
Also known as Ronald Charles McKernan, Ron McKernan, Pigpen, Pigpen McKernan, Ron Pigpen McKernan
American musician (1945–1973)
Ronald Charles McKernan (September 8, 1945 – March 8, 1973), known as Ron "Pigpen" McKernan, was an American musician. He was a founding member of the San Francisco band Grateful Dead and played in the group from 1965 to 1972. McKernan grew up heavily influenced by African-American music, particularly the blues, and enjoyed listening to his father's collection of records and taught himself how to play harmonica and piano. He began socializing around the San Francisco Bay Area, becoming friends
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