Philip Chapman Lesh (March 15, 1940 – October 25, 2024) spinbackwards - 26 Oct 2024 Phil's off to a great gig. Thanks for all the music, Phil. Phil Lesh, Grateful Dead Co-Founder and Bassist, Dead at 84The Grateful Dead’s Phil Lesh, who helped co-found the legendary band and served as their bassist, has died at the age of 84.Rolling StoneRichard Gehr