OFF: Jerry Lives

Ted O. Jackson TOJACKSO at HAWK.SYR.EDU
Wed Mar 27 15:00:46 EST 1996


>
> > Jerry Garcia, late lead singer of the Grateful Dead and
> > spiritual figure for millions of free thinkers, was
> > spotted recently in Yosemite National Park.  The man who
> > spotted him, an acquaintance of mine, told me personally
> > that he shared a "smoke" with him.
> >
> >
> > Jerry said he faked his death for several reasons:
> >
> > 1. To leave an unhappy marriage and be with his
> > girlfriend.
> >
> > 2. To become anonymous and travel freely again.
> >
> > 3. Most importantly, to retire from the demands of the
> > record companies and tour promoters.
> >
> >
> > Yes, his wife does know, and has agreed to keep quiet in
> > return for the bulk of his estate.
> >
> > Yes, the other members of the Dead know, and wish their
> > friend the best.
> >
> > No, neither the authorities nor the record company know.
> > However, his label has discovered that Jerry's name and
> > creations are worth even more now that he's "gone," so
> > evidence that has been forwarded to them has been publicly
> > dismissed as a hoax, a la the Elvis sightings.
> >
> > Jerry wouldn't say what his next destination was, but
> > indicated that big cities were too dangerous for him.  He
> > has shaved his beard and cut his hair.



The king is dead...long live the king

Meet the new boss, same as the old boss

theo (lyrics used without permission--sue me, dickhead)



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