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I stopped seeing Phil cold about 10 years ago because I couldn't tolerate his taking vocals on so much classic Garcia/Hunter material. And pictures of his "Sunshine Daydream" event last summer in Marin had him looking extremely frail, so on one level it's not surprising. But no matter; this one hits hard and deep. I learned of his passing last night while walking the narrow streets of Barcelona, making it that much harder to grasp. An hour later, an intense storm rolled in. Our hotel balcony looks across at the Barcelona Cathedral, and as the rain came pouring down a scintillating lighting and thunder show began behind the cathedral. As the thunder hits continued to rumble, I could only think this was for Phil. While I can't currently crank some prime Phil moments on the stereo, I can still implore others to do the same. Start with 11-5-77 Rochester - Phil's epic bass solo to open the 2nd set and introduce Eyes of the World. RIP, Phil. 🥲

A life well lived. RIP and eternal thanks for the memories. I guarantee when he got to the pearly gates…..they said we’re not letting you sing up here buddy! Stick to the bass.

Good of him to bring up the Great Society too!

Kinda feels Sunny round here…

Barraco with RatDog from Feb of 2003