Hopkins had also recorded and toured with Jefferson Airplane circa Volunteers (RCA, 1969) and was a principal in a revamped Quicksilver Messenger Service that recorded Shady Grove (Capitol, 1969). Much of that distinction derives from the presence of British pianist Nicky Hopkins, at that point a renowned stalwart of British studio work with The Who, Jeff Beck, and The Rolling Stones. While it includes some familiar names (such as bassist John Kahn) and offers some familiar material (reggae in the form of Jimmy Cliff's "Sitting in Limbo"), this composite release boasts more than a little distinction (duly noted in David Gans' astute liner essay). This two-CD recording from shows at Keystone Berkeley in November of 1975 represents the very first lineup of players under that moniker.
Only after realigning that personnel over the next year did his unit became The Jerry Garcia Band (JGB).
#JERRY GARCIA BAND LET IT ROCK PROFESSIONAL#
Moved by the restless work ethic of the truly professional musician, the guitarist/vocalist/composer began working with a group dubbed Legion of Mary in 1975. Jerry Garcia never officially announced he was embarking on a solo career apart from the Grateful Dead, the band for which he served as titular leader during its entire existence.
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