Dark Star

For more than thirty years, Jerry Garcia was the musical and spiritual center of the Grateful Dead, one of the most popular rock bands of all time. In Dark Star, the first biography of Garcia published after his death, Garcia is remembered by those who knew him best. Together the voices in this oral biography explore his remarkable life: his childhood in San Francisco; the formation of his musical identity; the Dead's unconventional road to rock stardom and beyond; and his final, crushing addiction to heroin. Interviews with Jerry's former wives, lovers, family members, close friends, musical partners, and cultural cohorts create a behind-the-scenes look at the making of a rock-and-roll icon—and at the price of fame. With an introduction by Bob Weir. Praise: "[An] unflinching portrait of one of the most prolific and enigmatic figures in American music" — San Francisco Chronicle "Greenfield presents testimonials from people seldom heard at length who knew Garcia long and well… . . . This one is a must." — Booklist "A fascinating exploration into the life of late legend Jerry Garcia." — Billboard