Keith Godchaux

Keith Godchaux
Godchaux in 1972
Background information
Birth nameKeith Richard Godchaux
Born(1948-07-19)July 19, 1948
Seattle, Washington, US
OriginSan Francisco, California, US
DiedJuly 23, 1980(1980-07-23) (aged 32)
Marin County, California, US
GenresRock, psychedelia, rhythm and blues, blues, boogie woogie
Occupation(s)Musician, songwriter
InstrumentKeyboards
Years active1971–1980
Formerly ofGrateful Dead, Jerry Garcia Band, Heart of Gold Band

Keith Richard Godchaux (July 19, 1948 – July 23, 1980) was an American pianist best known for his tenure in the rock group the Grateful Dead from 1971 to 1979. Following their departure from the Dead, he and his wife Donna formed the Heart of Gold Band in 1980, but Godchaux died from injuries sustained in a car accident shortly after their first concert.

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