John Perry Barlow

John Perry Barlow belongs to MusicTales through the lyric and cultural world around the Grateful Dead. The USA writer worked closely with Bob Weir, contributing words to songs that became part of the band's long concert life. Cassidy, Estimated Prophet, and Mexicali Blues show how Dead lyrics could join Americana, myth, humour, and the drifting imagination of 1970s rock.

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  Mexicali Blues: debut song by the Grateful Dead's psychedelic poet

  Mexicali Blues was first released by Bob Weir, an acclaimed rhythm guitarist, vocalist, and founding member of the...