Ron Pigpen McKernan Musical artist

Ronald C. "Pigpen" McKernan (September 8, 1945 – March 8, 1973) was a founding member of the Grateful Dead. His contributions to the band included vocals, Hammond organ, harmonica, percussion, and occasionally guitar. In 1994, Pigpen was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, along with the other members of the Grateful Dead.

Personal facts

Alias (AKA)	McKernan Pigpen Pigpen
Birth date	September 08, 1945
Birth place	San Bruno California , United States
Date of death	March 08, 1973
Place of death	California , Corte Madera California , United States
Hometown	San Francisco United States

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Musical artist

Career started	1959
Career ended	1973
associated musical artist	Grateful Dead Mother McCree's Uptown Jug Champions (album)
Background	Solo singer
genre	Blues Psychedelic rock Rock music
instrument	Guitar Harmonica Percussion instrument Keyboard instrument Organ (music) Singing