
At the age of 84, legendary bassist and Grateful Dead founding member Phil Lesh died suddenly. According to his family's Instagram account, Lesh passed away quietly this morning. He was a pillar of the band and helped define the psychedelic music period. The Grateful Dead's bassist and original member, Phil Lesh, died quietly this morning. The message said, "He was surrounded by his family and full of love." "Phil brought immense joy to everyone around him and leaves behind a legacy of music and love," the family said, requesting privacy during this time of loss.