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Retraction To Syd Kessler Story

In an earlier feature article profiling the life and times of Syd Kessler, a comment quoted in the article has been withdrawn.

Retraction To Syd Kessler Story

By David Farrell

In an earlier feature article profiling the life and times of Syd Kessler, a comment quoted in the article has been withdrawn.


In the article Bill King Profiles Late Jingle King Syd Kessler we published information about Salim Sachedina that was false. We have now deleted that information. We apologize to Mr. Sachedina for any hurt this may have caused.

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Phil Lesh of The Grateful Dead poses backstage at Robertson Gym on Feb. 27, 1977 at U.C Santa Barbara.
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Phil Lesh of The Grateful Dead poses backstage at Robertson Gym on Feb. 27, 1977 at U.C Santa Barbara.

Rock

Phil Lesh, Grateful Dead Bassist, Dead at 84

"Phil brought immense joy to everyone around him and leaves behind a legacy of music and love," a statement announcing his death reads.

Phil Lesh, founding member and longtime bassist for legendary rock outfit the Grateful Dead, died on Friday (Oct. 25). He was 84 years old.

The news was announced on social media, with a statement that read, “Phil Lesh, bassist and founding member of the Grateful Dead, passed peacefully this morning. He was surrounded by his family and full of love. Phil brought immense joy to everyone around him and leaves behind a legacy of music and love. We request that you respect the Lesh family’s privacy at this time.” No cause of death was given at the time of publication.

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