Ron mckernan biography

          Ronald Charles McKernan was....

          Ronald Charles McKernan, known as Pigpen, was an American musician.

        1. Ronald Charles McKernan, known as Pigpen, was an American musician.
        2. Ronald C. “Pigpen” McKernan, a serious, but sweet and considerate child, was born on September 8, in San Bruno, California to a boogie-woogie piano.
        3. Ronald Charles McKernan was.
        4. It was 20 years ago this March that Pigpen — Ron McKernan — died at the age of 27 after a long battle with liver disease aggravated by years of heavy.
        5. Born on September 8, , in San Bruno, California, Ron McKernan's Irish ancestry and his father Phil's profession as an R&B and blues DJ laid.

          6. Ron "Pigpen" McKernan

          American musician (1945–1973)

          Ron "Pigpen" McKernan

          McKernan in 1968

          Birth nameRonald Charles McKernan
          Also known asPigpen, Blue Ron
          Born(1945-09-08)September 8, 1945
          San Bruno, California, U.S.
          OriginPalo Alto, California, U.S.
          DiedMarch 8, 1973(1973-03-08) (aged 27)
          Corte Madera, California, U.S.
          Genres
          Occupations
          Instruments
          • Keyboards
          • organ
          • harmonica
          • vocals
          • percussion
          • guitar
          Years active1961–1972
          LabelsWarner Bros.

          Records

          Formerly of

          Musical artist

          Ronald Charles McKernan (September 8, 1945 – March 8, 1973), known as Pigpen, was an American musician. He was a founding member of the San Francisco band the Grateful Dead and played in the group from 1965 to 1972.[2]

          McKernan grew up heavily influenced by African-American music, particularly the blues, and enjoyed listening to his father's collection of records and taught himself how to play harmonica and pia