Lesh was hailed as one of the greatest bassists in modern rock history.
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.
Phil Lesh performing with the Grateful Dead in 1982.Clayton Call/Redferns
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He had previously made a “rapid and complete recovery” fromprostate cancerin 2006.
In 1965, the Warlocks were renamed the Grateful Dead.
Phil Lesh at the Shoreline Amphitheatre in 2009.Tim Mosenfelder/Getty
Lesh would play with the group throughout its entire 30-year run, disbanding in 1995 following Garcia’s death.
Lesh is survived by his wife, Jill, and their two sons, Grahame and Brian.
