Episode 52: Ron “Pigpen” McKernan

The man, the myth, the legend, the one who fronted The Grateful Dead. Ron “Pigpen” McKernan was a shy, friendly guy off stage but he was a show stopping blues performer on stage. His career with the Grateful Dead lasted from 1965 to 1972 which was cut short due to his debilitating alcoholism. Listen and find out what the early life of the Grateful Dead was like and the man who fronted one of the greatest bands of all time. contact the show: [email protected]: @jaysrockandrollstoriesSend a requestSupport the show