Within a few minutes of the news that Grateful Dead leader Jerry Garcia had passed away, tributes to him began appearing on the Internet. Highly personal, sincere, and moving, these fan's voices form the heart of Not Fade Away. Some tell stories of meetings with Jerry or recall a favorite concert, others explain how his music changed their lives. The effect is of a communal oral history--told, of course, through the most current technology.Part of the appeal of the Dead has always been its community of followers and their unique relationship with the band, and it is fitting that this most personal tribute to Jerry should come from them.
Language
English
Pages
128
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Thunder's Mouth Press
Release
December 01, 1995
ISBN
1560251255
ISBN 13
9781560251255
Not Fade Away: The Online World Remembers Jerry Garcia
Within a few minutes of the news that Grateful Dead leader Jerry Garcia had passed away, tributes to him began appearing on the Internet. Highly personal, sincere, and moving, these fan's voices form the heart of Not Fade Away. Some tell stories of meetings with Jerry or recall a favorite concert, others explain how his music changed their lives. The effect is of a communal oral history--told, of course, through the most current technology.Part of the appeal of the Dead has always been its community of followers and their unique relationship with the band, and it is fitting that this most personal tribute to Jerry should come from them.