Sadly today the world lost master poet and lyricist Robert Hunter at age 78, whose lyrical contributions to The Grateful Dead’s music were as vital and important as Jerry Garcia’s melodies and vocals. Hunter created a world of characters and imagery from an old-timey world where stories of Dire Wolfs, Wharf Rats, Dark Stars, Jack Straws and China Cats created a soundtrack to many a life and hosted its own musical realm. Hunter was officially inducted into the rock and roll hall of fame as a member of the Dead in 1995, despite not being a performing member. While Hunter wrote many a death dirge, its only fitting to think he’s prepared for his next voyage.
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We loved Bob Hunter and will miss him unimaginably
This is such a tragic and horribly sad day for Bob’s family, and for all of us who were lucky to enough to hear and play his words
There was nobody like Bob Hunter, and there never will be
A visionary wordsmith extraordinaire— Mickey Hart (@mickeyhart) September 24, 2019
If I’m gonna count my blessings, Robert Hunter and his imagination are gonna be up at the top of that list. I think I can speak for a lot of people In saying that. And then there’s the added blessing that he left us with plenty to go forward with… https://t.co/fnEZloJg9E
— Bob Weir (@BobWeir) September 24, 2019
