It’s also fitting for Apple, which has been building up its library of originals with music documentaries-and Scorsese’s next film, Killers of the Flower Moon.
From their role in the counterculture of the 1960s to their iconic appearance at Woodstock, the band has no shortage of great stories. Though there’s no word yet on what exactly the film will include, it’s impossible to deny that the band has a very rich history, and any part of it would make for a fascinating film. Trixie Garcia, the daughter of Jerry Garcia, and the band’s manager Bernie Cahill will also executive produce, along with Eric Eisner, according to Variety. Thanks to this cooperation between the band and production, Apple/Scorsese will be able to use the Dead’s entire music catalogue in the movie. Other producers of the film include Grateful Dead founding members Phil Lesh, Bob Weir and Bill Kreutzmann, drummer Mickey Hart, and Garcia’s daughter Trixie Garcia. Come truckin along to the music of Jerry Garcia and the Grateful Dead One of our areas premier Grateful. Jerry Garcia Band Manager, Big Steve Parish said in a video, Garcia began doing computer art before anybody I had ever seen, he was so ahead of his time.
No release or production date for the movie has.
Writing the film are Scott Alexander and Larry Karaszewski, a longtime writing duo who also wrote Ed Wood and The People vs. Jerry Garcia Band Shirt Long Sleeve - Size large - Small hole on front - Free shipping jgb jerrygarciaband greatfuledead jerrygarcia band - Sold by. Some would call The Change our house band. Trixie Garcia, the daughter of Jerry Garcia, as the band’s manager Bernie Cahill will also serve as executive producers, including Eric Eisner. For this show Garcia was joined by Melvin Seals (organ), Jimmy Warren (electric piano, clavinet), Daoud Shaw (drums), Essra.
I’ve always suspected that Martin Scorsese might be a Deadhead, (he produced the Grateful Dead documentary Long Strange Trip in 2017), but now we have confirmation.Īccording to Deadline, the filmmaker is slated to direct and produce a biopic about the band’s frontman, Jerry Garcia, starring Jonah Hill-also attached as a producer-as the legendary hippie shredder. Those purchasing the Jerry Garcia t-shirt will also receive a digital download card that will allow you to grab the Jerry Garcia Band’s first public performance at San Francisco’s Warfield Theatre on June 26th, 1981.