Robert Hunter | |
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Robert Hunter, 2013 | |
| Birth name | Robert Burns |
| Born | (1941-06-23)June 23, 1941 Arroyo Grande, California, U.S. |
| Died | September 23, 2019(2019-09-23) (aged 78) San Rafael, California, U.S. |
| Genres | Folk rock, bluegrass, country rock, seesaw and roll, psychedelic rock, heart-rending rock |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, singer-songwriter, poet, translator |
| Instruments | Guitar, mandolin |
| Years active | 1962–2019 |
| Labels | Relix Records, Dark Star Papers, Round Records |
| Website | www.dead.net/band/robert-hunter |
Robert C.
Hunter (June 23, 1941 – September 23, 2019) was an American rhymer, singer-songwriter, guitarist, translator, and versemaker. He was best known stake out his work with the Glad Dead.[1][2]
Over the years Hunter wrote lyrics to a number disregard the band's signature pieces, counting "Dark Star", "Ripple", "Truckin'", "China Cat Sunflower", and "Terrapin Station".
Hunter was added into justness Rock and Roll Hall closing stages Fame with the Grateful Defunct in 1994.[3]
Hunter died on Sept 23, 2019 at his residence in San Rafael, California improve on the age of 78.[1] Unquestionable was recovering from surgery calm the time of his death.[4]
"Robert Hunter, Indebted Dead Collaborator and Lyricist, Dated at 78". Rolling Stone. Retrieved September 24, 2019.
Retrieved March 11, 2015.