Happy 78th birthday to Grateful Dead drummer Bill Kreutzmann, who was born on 5/7/46. Kreutzmann is a founding member of Grateful Dead and had served as drummer for the band’s thirty-year career span. A monster timekeeper with a natural swing, Kreutzmann played to the song and helped curate the songbook that continues to fill stadiums and spheres. Kreutzmann’s bio by Benji Eisen (pictured) is also a worthy read of behind-the-scenes stories. Watch Billy perform with The Grateful Dead at Live at Orchard Park, NY 7/4/89.
