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Watch the 2021 Juno Songwriters' Circle

The annual Juno Songwriters' Circle has always been a well-attended event during Juno Week, and this year’s virtual session was likely one of the most viewed events during Juno week, streamed live

Watch the 2021 Juno Songwriters' Circle

By David Farrell

The annual Juno Songwriters' Circle has always been a well-attended event during Juno Week, and this year’s virtual session was likely one of the most viewed events during Juno week, streamed live from the Glenn Gould Studio in CBC's Toronto headquarter. The Saturday evening soiree was hosted by Jim Cuddy and featured July Talk's Leah Fay and Peter Dreimanis, Deborah Cox, Dan Hill and Carole Pope. For these songsmiths, it was likely the first time that they had the opportunity to mingle and socialize with their own kind in over a year, making it a very special occasion for them and, in turn, for us too.


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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.

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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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