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Identifying Information· Author names· Article/webpage/book titles· Internet addresses· Website/sponsoring organization names· Date you found the information· Date the information was published| Bryce W. WestoverJerry Garcia Biographyhttp://www.dead101.com/biojerry.htmAccessed 7/9/13Published 2006|
Facts to Use in Your Speech· Dates of birth and death· Story behind losing his middle finger· How Garcia got involved in experimental drugs · Family· Name history|1. Jerome John Garcia born in San Francisco, 19422. Jerry loses a finger in a wood chopping accident at age 5.3. Garcia started experimenting with hallucinogenic drugs to expand his mind at age 164. Garcia died in 19955. Cause of death was years of drug abuse and related health problems6. He was named after a Broadway composer Jerome Kern7. Garcia had an older brother named Tiff8. Jerry was introduced early to rock and roll music by his brother9. Garcia wore plain clothes on stage 10. The Jerry Garcia Band was one of his many bands|

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Identifying Information· Author names· Article/webpage/book titles· Internet addresses· Website/sponsoring organization names· Date you found the information· Date the information was published|WikipediaJerry Garciahttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jerry_GarciaAccessed 7/9/13|
Facts to Use in Your Speech· Grateful Dead fame· Played with the Dead for 30 years· Multiple arrangements and groups with other musicians |1. Garcia joined the army at age 17 as punishment for stealing his mother’s car.2. In 1961 Garcia in most respects began his musical career in East Pallo Allo 3. Later that year Garcia was in an accident with a car going 90 mph, giving him and 3 friends injuries, with the driver’s being fatal.4. That accident was an awakening for Garcia, as he put it.5. Garcia had around 8 bands6. Garcia did many arrangements with various other artists and bands7. He is most famous for his part in the band
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