RIP Phil Lesh

Phil Lesh, best known as bass player for the Grateful Dead, passed away today at the age of 84. He co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Box of Rain which he composed for his father when his father was on his deathbed.

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ElwoodBlues · M

This guitar was known as the "mission control bass" because it had so many knobs!

Here's bearded Phil on the far right in front of the "Wall of Sound" (mid 70's). Four of the audio channels in the Wall were dedicated to Phil's bass - one channel (and one stack of speakers) for each string!