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Ronald C. "Pigpen" McKernan was born on September 8, 1945 and passed away on March 8, 1973 from internal hemorrhaging caused by his drinking. Ron was a founding member of the Grateful Dead and his contributions to the band included vocals, Hammond organ, harmonica, percussion, and occasionally guitar. Accordingly, starting a rock band was actually Ron McKernan's idea, and he was the Grateful Dead's first front man. |
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