tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5493557313410969282.post4761314295605617105..comments2024-03-25T06:33:12.809-07:00Comments on Lost Live Dead: December 21-22, 1976, Keystone Berkeley, Berkeley, CA: Jerry Garcia Band (Who Is John Rich?)Corry342http://www.blogger.com/profile/08049035074121231425noreply@blogger.comBlogger52125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5493557313410969282.post-75332416738504682642023-08-21T04:03:44.380-07:002023-08-21T04:03:44.380-07:00My good friend was married to John Rich many years...My good friend was married to John Rich many years ago, and I have recordings of one-man-band John Rich. He had a home studio and was a MARVELOUS musician who could play anything with strings. I knew he played with the Oakridge Boys, but worked with other bands too. My friend probably knows his whereabouts...I'm curious. She and John wrote many songs together. I'll find out more.Reenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11260646038345205531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5493557313410969282.post-3630821966311340102022-02-01T04:59:46.052-08:002022-02-01T04:59:46.052-08:00I know this comment is over ten years old but how ...I know this comment is over ten years old but how could you not include Brent?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03821767485907729907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5493557313410969282.post-8987982634252593822021-12-22T13:26:52.684-08:002021-12-22T13:26:52.684-08:00And, here we are again!
I think Mr. Rich is also ...And, here we are again!<br /><br />I think Mr. Rich is also present on 12/23, though I haven't revisited it in some time.<br /><br />The player from early '77 is a different guy, and it's just electric guitar, not pedal steel. I suspect the early '77 guy is the same guy who showed up in Pismo Beach in November '76. All of this indeed suggests that Garcia was "searching for [a] sound" in his band that he thought some country guitar could provide, but which seems not to have panned out. I am not sure it's related at all, but I seem to recall from some papers, maybe Steve Brown's notebooks in the GD Archives, that Jerry asked him to pick up some Freddie Roulette recordings and/or songbooks or something in summer '76. Again, I am not reliable on that, but that's the gist.Fate Musichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05648291938690043423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5493557313410969282.post-68990157416415786742021-12-22T13:13:31.334-08:002021-12-22T13:13:31.334-08:00Kemper told me this in a private conversation some...Kemper told me this in a private conversation some years ago, too: Being in the JGB never led to a single other gig. David Ganshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13674096216123540184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5493557313410969282.post-9753307397936444492021-07-13T22:40:44.845-07:002021-07-13T22:40:44.845-07:00I played with John Rich at Superior Studio in Hend...I played with John Rich at Superior Studio in Hendersonville TN back in 1975-6. He was at the time playing with Tony Brown, Don Breland and Mark Ellerbee in the Oak Ridge Boys band. He was a great guitarist and steel player. Where has he gone since then I don't know.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15227788310353897008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5493557313410969282.post-52056902646309231942016-12-22T19:27:22.870-08:002016-12-22T19:27:22.870-08:00John:
I have not seen you since the Billy Dean da...John:<br /><br />I have not seen you since the Billy Dean days. I have been hunting you for years. I just wondered how you were. God bless you my manAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18297220037695123109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5493557313410969282.post-47841119614830356292013-11-04T23:49:00.423-08:002013-11-04T23:49:00.423-08:00Believe it or not I just sold John Rich an amp thr...Believe it or not I just sold John Rich an amp through craigs list. Has a home in Florida but staying in Manhattan for a short time. If you wantbto get in touch with him let me know and I'll contact him. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00576100634461830124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5493557313410969282.post-24186066081511048572013-06-04T06:16:06.340-07:002013-06-04T06:16:06.340-07:00Corry, Thanks for your kind reply. Check out "...Corry, Thanks for your kind reply. Check out "The Goldens" on Youtube...especially "Keep The Faith" & "Take Me Back To The Country". Your JGB fan, john rich.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12458240347352367395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5493557313410969282.post-71692306366710853842013-05-30T20:12:58.365-07:002013-05-30T20:12:58.365-07:00John, nice to hear from you, and thanks for clarif...John, nice to hear from you, and thanks for clarifying this amazing fact. It must have been pretty strange indeed to see up close.Corry342https://www.blogger.com/profile/08049035074121231425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5493557313410969282.post-52659059748657087382013-05-30T19:55:57.020-07:002013-05-30T19:55:57.020-07:00Corry, Long time since my last post. Would like to...Corry, Long time since my last post. Would like to restate the fingers i saw missing in the audience were up-close, on our breaks and it was not a "Garcia Salute" from a distance. Believe it or not... in fact, ask Ronnie Tutt. Also please excuse the typo spelling of God.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12458240347352367395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5493557313410969282.post-9123897693057040482011-01-03T19:54:28.011-08:002011-01-03T19:54:28.011-08:00For those of you still following this thread, we a...For those of you still following this thread, we are now left with speculation as to who might have played with JGB on January 29, 1977, if indeed there was a steel guitarist.Corry342https://www.blogger.com/profile/08049035074121231425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5493557313410969282.post-50366985025654422252011-01-03T19:52:46.260-08:002011-01-03T19:52:46.260-08:00Mr Rich, thank you so much for resolving this myst...Mr Rich, thank you so much for resolving this mystery for us and telling us something about yourself (don't worry about the reposts-- it happens to the best of us). It's very interesting to hear about having worked with the Jerry Garcia Band from a musician's perspective.<br /><br />I did sometimes see Deadheads tuck back a finger and give the "Garcia salute"--I didn't realize it was visible from the stage. I'm not aware of anyone actually injuring themselves in anyway, but it probably looked pretty weird in the dark.<br /><br />Thanks again for filling us in. It's great to find out who you really are.Corry342https://www.blogger.com/profile/08049035074121231425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5493557313410969282.post-66593254123198186692011-01-03T18:53:47.970-08:002011-01-03T18:53:47.970-08:00Sorry for the repost overlap there.Sorry for the repost overlap there.iamtwonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04307432684874935006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5493557313410969282.post-58597410279456166032011-01-03T18:50:40.304-08:002011-01-03T18:50:40.304-08:00I am so glad that I chose to obey the Lord's c...I am so glad that I chose to obey the Lord's call, leaving false doctrine to embrace his truth. God then led me to Liberty Baptist Church in DeLand, FL, where I heard the truth of the gospel of Jesus Christ.<br /><br /><br />II Corinthians 13:5 Examine yourselves, whether ye be in the faith; prove your own selves. Know ye not your own selves, how that Jesus Christ is in you, except ye be reprobates?<br /><br /><br />Ephesians 1:13 In whom ye also [trusted], after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise,<br /><br /><br />Isiah 32:17 And the work of righteousness shall be peace; and the effect of righteousness quietness and assurance for ever.<br /><br /><br />As I was challenged to examine what I was trusting to take me to Heaven, I realized that I did not posses "Bible Salvation", and therefore, I was not saved. From desiring, hearing, and understanding the truth by the word of God, John L. Rich was able to believe and trust only in God's finished work of redemption by Jesus Christ on the cross of Calvary. That is why, since April, 2003, never doubting, always confident, I know my saviour Jesus Christ, that Heaven is my home and that without Him we are nothing. He is our best friend!<br /><br /><br />II Corinthians 5:18-21 And all things [are] of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation; To wit, that God was in Christ, reconciling the world unto himself, not imputing their trespasses unto them; and hath committed unto us the word of reconciliation. Now then we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God did beseech [you] by us: we pray [you] in Christ's stead, be ye reconciled to God. For he hath made him [to be] sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him.<br /><br /><br />So, who is John Rich? Just a wicked rotten sinner, saved by grace, serving the Lord with all the talents he has given me.<br /><br /><br />Thank you for listening...iamtwonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04307432684874935006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5493557313410969282.post-27805996224302066392011-01-03T18:50:05.642-08:002011-01-03T18:50:05.642-08:00Revelation 22:18-19 For I testify unto every man t...Revelation 22:18-19 For I testify unto every man that heareth the words of the prophecy of this book, If any man shall add unto these things, God shall add unto him the plagues that are written in this book:And if any man shall take away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God shall take away his part out of the book of life, and out of the holy city, and [from] the things which are written in this book.<br /><br /><br />2 Timothy 2:15 Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.<br /><br /><br />Romans 10:14 How then shall they call on him in whom they have not believed? and how shall they believe in him of whom they have not heard? and how shall they hear without a preacher?<br /><br /><br />One must believe the bible is true. The word of God is to be taken in its proper context and that it interprets itself. The traditions of men, with their opinions, continually distort, confuse, and misinterpret His precious, holy world. Once I understood this, my desire was tremendously increased to know truth. That's when God began working in the circumstances of my life to bring me to the saving knowledge of the Lord Jesus Christ.<br /><br /><br />For many years it was my desire to know more about God's word. Knowing him as I do now is a result of that desire.<br /><br /><br />II Corinthians 6:17-18 Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean [thing]; and I will receive you, And will be a Father unto you, and ye shall be my sons and daughters, saith the Lord Almighty.iamtwonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04307432684874935006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5493557313410969282.post-84421091521608565412011-01-03T18:49:38.073-08:002011-01-03T18:49:38.073-08:00Revelation 22:18-19 For I testify unto every man t...Revelation 22:18-19 For I testify unto every man that heareth the words of the prophecy of this book, If any man shall add unto these things, God shall add unto him the plagues that are written in this book:And if any man shall take away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God shall take away his part out of the book of life, and out of the holy city, and [from] the things which are written in this book.<br /><br /><br />2 Timothy 2:15 Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.<br /><br /><br />Romans 10:14 How then shall they call on him in whom they have not believed? and how shall they believe in him of whom they have not heard? and how shall they hear without a preacher?<br /><br /><br />One must believe the bible is true. The word of God is to be taken in its proper context and that it interprets itself. The traditions of men, with their opinions, continually distort, confuse, and misinterpret His precious, holy world. Once I understood this, my desire was tremendously increased to know truth. That's when God began working in the circumstances of my life to bring me to the saving knowledge of the Lord Jesus Christ.<br /><br /><br />For many years it was my desire to know more about God's word. Knowing him as I do now is a result of that desire.<br /><br /><br />II Corinthians 6:17-18 Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean [thing]; and I will receive you, And will be a Father unto you, and ye shall be my sons and daughters, saith the Lord Almighty.<br /><br /><br />I am so glad that I chose to obey the Lord's call, leaving false doctrine to embrace his truth. God then led me to Liberty Baptist Church in DeLand, FL, where I heard the truth of the gospel of Jesus Christ.<br /><br /><br />II Corinthians 13:5 Examine yourselves, whether ye be in the faith; prove your own selves. Know ye not your own selves, how that Jesus Christ is in you, except ye be reprobates?<br /><br /><br />Ephesians 1:13 In whom ye also [trusted], after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise,<br /><br /><br />Isiah 32:17 And the work of righteousness shall be peace; and the effect of righteousness quietness and assurance for ever.<br /><br /><br />As I was challenged to examine what I was trusting to take me to Heaven, I realized that I did not posses "Bible Salvation", and therefore, I was not saved. From desiring, hearing, and understanding the truth by the word of God, John L. Rich was able to believe and trust only in God's finished work of redemption by Jesus Christ on the cross of Calvary. That is why, since April, 2003, never doubting, always confident, I know my saviour Jesus Christ, that Heaven is my home and that without Him we are nothing. He is our best friend!<br /><br /><br />II Corinthians 5:18-21 And all things [are] of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation; To wit, that God was in Christ, reconciling the world unto himself, not imputing their trespasses unto them; and hath committed unto us the word of reconciliation. Now then we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God did beseech [you] by us: we pray [you] in Christ's stead, be ye reconciled to God. For he hath made him [to be] sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him.<br /><br /><br />So, who is John Rich? Just a wicked rotten sinner, saved by grace, serving the Lord with all the talents he has given me.<br /><br /><br />Thank you for listening...iamtwonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04307432684874935006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5493557313410969282.post-60348416561681989822011-01-03T18:49:08.071-08:002011-01-03T18:49:08.071-08:00After hearing from my internet savvy son, Anthony ...After hearing from my internet savvy son, Anthony Rich who lives in Nashville, of the question asked by Grateful Dead fans who want to know, "Who is John Rich", my answer would have to be "Without Jesus, I am nothing!" It is my desire to leave you with a testemonial for now, hoping that "whosoever" may want to hear more. Have you ever met someone who thought man, not God, wrote the bible? Throughout my whole life, if anyone would have asked me about my salvation, my answer would have been, "Yes, I think I'm saved, having tried to live a godly life, doing the very best that I could, with good morals, well... most of the time, observing the law, obeying my parents, and trying to love my neighbor".<br /><br /><br />Then, my bible knowledge was very limited. Although I knew of the trinity, and believe Jesus was God's only begotten son, having memorized John 3:16 and a few other versus, but not much more. Unfortunately, I had always been interested in the manual for my car, that to know God's manual, the Word, Emmanuel... who he is... why he came... what he did. Through desire to know more, I found that god used holy men of old to write down "His" very words in both Hebrew and Greek. The old King James 1611 bible is the infallible, inerrant, preserved translation for English-speaking people. Anything else, at best, is a revision. Why would anyone chose to study, preach, or teach what man has changed, rather than what God said?iamtwonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04307432684874935006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5493557313410969282.post-39842171503682289662011-01-03T18:48:44.658-08:002011-01-03T18:48:44.658-08:00It was my honor and privelege to fly in from Nashv...It was my honor and privelege to fly in from Nashville, to meet and perform with the band at Berklee, CA for a couple of nights. Rehearsal was held in a gourgeous house in the hills. I remember the band's brand new Porsche 911's, each a different color parked in the long wide drive. We breezed through the tunes with ease, and later relaxed at my motel room with "Red Carpet" treatment. The gigs were two hour-and-a-half long sets with forty-five minute breaks in which the fans stood around talking quietly waiting on the band to return to the stage. The place was packed and the loyalty of the Dead fans, especially to Jerry, was unbelievable. The first set was smoking hot with a great sound system, monitors that would shake your pant-legs. Being in my late twenties and exposed to the music world's outer edges, although not a novice to rock 'n roll's lifestyle, I noticed a half-dozen audience members' middle fingers missing from their right hands. I asked Ronnie about it and he said, "It was because they wanted to be like Jerry". I was shocked to the point of not wanting to be there. I told Jerry after we finished, thanks for the opportunity, but I didn't think the job is for me. The circumstances and experiences of a thirty year Nashville world experience of recording and touring with many great, exceptionally decent artist and bands of whom most I consider my friends, has been an experience that cannot be expressed in one hundred novels.iamtwonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04307432684874935006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5493557313410969282.post-76807925841674761782011-01-03T18:48:17.453-08:002011-01-03T18:48:17.453-08:00Who is John Rich? There has been an inquiry as to ...Who is John Rich? There has been an inquiry as to "Who is John Rich" The pedal steel guitar player that played with Jerry Garcia. I am he, but my name is John L. Rich, multi-instrumentalist I was born in Chatanooga TN, raised in Sanford Florida, and became a resident member of the music capital of the world, Nashville, TN. Specifically pertaining to the question asked; the Berklee gig was actually an invitation from my friend, Ronnie Tut, who recommended me to the Jerry Garcia Band, a new group with a few of the Greatful Dead members. This was about a year after Elvis' "Aloha From Hawaii". Many people don't know that Jerry Garcia played pedal steel on the hit "Teach Your Childeren" by Crosby Stills Nash and Young as he loved the steel guitar.iamtwonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04307432684874935006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5493557313410969282.post-52564797040247609772011-01-03T18:47:43.648-08:002011-01-03T18:47:43.648-08:00Who is John Rich? There has been an inquiry as to ...Who is John Rich? There has been an inquiry as to "Who is John Rich" The pedal steel guitar player that played with Jerry Garcia. I am he, but my name is John L. Rich, multi-instrumentalist I was born in Chatanooga TN, raised in Sanford Florida, and became a resident member of the music capital of the world, Nashville, TN. Specifically pertaining to the question asked; the Berklee gig was actually an invitation from my friend, Ronnie Tut, who recommended me to the Jerry Garcia Band, a new group with a few of the Greatful Dead members. This was about a year after Elvis' "Aloha From Hawaii". Many people don't know that Jerry Garcia played pedal steel on the hit "Teach Your Childeren" by Crosby Stills Nash and Young as he loved the steel guitar.<br /><br /><br />It was my honor and privelege to fly in from Nashville, to meet and perform with the band at Berklee, CA for a couple of nights. Rehearsal was held in a gourgeous house in the hills. I remember the band's brand new Porsche 911's, each a different color parked in the long wide drive. We breezed through the tunes with ease, and later relaxed at my motel room with "Red Carpet" treatment. The gigs were two hour-and-a-half long sets with forty-five minute breaks in which the fans stood around talking quietly waiting on the band to return to the stage. The place was packed and the loyalty of the Dead fans, especially to Jerry, was unbelievable. The first set was smoking hot with a great sound system, monitors that would shake your pant-legs. Being in my late twenties and exposed to the music world's outer edges, although not a novice to rock 'n roll's lifestyle, I noticed a half-dozen audience members' middle fingers missing from their right hands. I asked Ronnie about it and he said, "It was because they wanted to be like Jerry". I was shocked to the point of not wanting to be there. I told Jerry after we finished, thanks for the opportunity, but I didn't think the job is for me. The circumstances and experiences of a thirty year Nashville world experience of recording and touring with many great, exceptionally decent artist and bands of whom most I consider my friends, has been an experience that cannot be expressed in one hundred novels.iamtwonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04307432684874935006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5493557313410969282.post-33464699441907512382010-12-23T06:05:39.468-08:002010-12-23T06:05:39.468-08:00iamtwon, can you please drop me a line by email at...iamtwon, can you please drop me a line by email at jgmfblog AT gmail DOT com? I would love to be in touch with you, please! I want to learn more about your Dad. Thanks in advance.Jerry Garcia's Middle Fingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11577756778794714592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5493557313410969282.post-46282928691071315112010-11-03T09:16:45.599-07:002010-11-03T09:16:45.599-07:00iamtwon, it would be great if he could weigh in! ...iamtwon, it would be great if he could weigh in! We had to guess about a lot of stuff, so it would be great to find out what really went down. <br /><br />As near as I can tell, John Rich was in the Garcia Band from December 21, 1976 to January 29, 1977, and the surviving tapes are pretty interesting (Jan 29 '77, particularly). I know myself and the regular commenters would love to hear about it. You or he could Comment, or email me directly at corrarnold at gmail.comCorry342https://www.blogger.com/profile/08049035074121231425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5493557313410969282.post-86883582923377596082010-11-03T02:09:48.558-07:002010-11-03T02:09:48.558-07:00John Rich is my dad. I'll have him read all of...John Rich is my dad. I'll have him read all of the above and answer some questions. He'd get a real kick out of this, and I would too!iamtwonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04307432684874935006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5493557313410969282.post-21693070739877125472010-10-20T11:54:46.730-07:002010-10-20T11:54:46.730-07:00The JGB achieved a nice sound at times, but let...The JGB achieved a nice sound at times, but let's be honest: it depended on Jerry's brand-name recognition. The John Kahn Band would not sell out the Kaiser. I doubt it would've sold out, say, Slim's. Melvin Seals--that was the JGB keyboardist with a jazzy-gospel touch. JG/Dead also played with Merl Saunders quite a bit. <br /><br />Ah the Wikster has some interesting bio-data on Kahn. 'Heads supposedly considered Kahn suspect for encouraging JG's heroin habit--and Kahn hisself died of OD. Bad joss.Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11567400697675996283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5493557313410969282.post-15204345030412877322010-10-20T10:26:31.221-07:002010-10-20T10:26:31.221-07:00"as much the John Kahn Band as Garcia's&q..."as much the John Kahn Band as Garcia's"<br /><br />If we ever get into the business papers, I think this will be confirmed.Fate Musichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05648291938690043423noreply@blogger.com