Robert C. Hunter Epitaph
(June 23, 1941 – September 23, 2019)
To many the Grateful Dead have been a mysterious enigma of 1960’s counterculture, defying popular norms and breaking all barriers of Top 40 radio and recording commercialism of that era. Never been a Dead Head but love the melodic phrasing of Gracia and the insightful lyrics of Robert Hunter. And the revolutionary/unconventional spirit and perseverance of the Dead! Determined to alter consciousness one way or the other!
Have a great new adventure mr Hunter, I know you will!

Robert Hunter, Grateful Dead Collaborator and Lyricist, Dead at 78 One of rock’s most ambitious and dazzling lyricists was literary counterpoint to the band’s musical experimentation.

Robert Hunter, the poet and writer who provided the Grateful Dead with many of their vivid and enduring lyrics, died Monday night. He was 78. No cause of death was provided.

“It is with great sadness we confirm our beloved Robert passed away yesterday night,” Hunter’s family announced in a statement. “He died peacefully at home in his bed, surrounded by love. His wife Maureen was by his side holding his hand. For his fans that have loved and supported him all these years, take comfort in knowing that his words are all around us, and in that way his is never truly gone.  In this time of grief please celebrate him the way you all know how, by being together and listening to the music. Let there be songs to fill the air.”