Robert Hunter

Greetings, friends.
This episode is a bit sadder of purpose but, nonetheless, a celebration. Robert Hunter has passed on and we celebrate him with some memories, music, and poetry. His lyrics fueled the mythology of the Grateful Dead and Deadheads for more than fifty years and, as we carry on, his words will ride with us forever.

Friends from fellow Osiris podcasts join in to share some thoughts. We have Rob Turner of Inside Out with Turner & Seth, Aaron & Apple from No Simple Road, and Casey Rae of Dead To Me. Each offer personal thoughts on the legacy of Robert Hunter. I'd like to thank them all, once again, for their contributions.

In the course of the show, I mentioned Jesse Jarnow's excellent deep dive into Giant's Harp and other writings by Hunter. You can find it at Aquarium Drunkard, right here.

Included in this episode is an excerpt from a newly transferred tape of an uncirculated Robert Hunter poetry reading. This tape could benefit from a superior transfer. Please reach out if you are interested in taking care of this.

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Selections In This Episode: 

Grateful Dead - 1968-03-16 Carousel Ballroom, San Francisco, CA: China Cat Sunflower > The Eleven

1977-02-26 Swing Auditorium, Santa Bernardino, CA: Terrapin Station, Eyes Of The World 

1995-06-24 RFK Stadium, Washington, D.C.: Days Between 

Robert Hunter - 1993-11-21 The Birchmere, Alexandria, VA: Blue Moon Alley, Toad In Love, Boys In The Barroom

Grateful Dead - 1972-04-11 Newcastle City Hall, Newcastle, England: Brokedown Palace