J. P. Pickens
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Jean Paul "J.P." Pickens (May 6, 1937 – July 6, 1973), was a musician in the early North Beach, San Francisco, music scene, circa 1963, along with David Meltzer and James Gurley, defining the psychedelic rock genre. J.P. played regularly at the Coffee Gallery on Grant Street in the early sixties, performing with Meltzer, Gurley and Peter Albin (who later formed Big Brother and the Holding Company) and many others.
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Birth name | Jean Paul Pickens |
Born | (1937-05-06)May 6, 1937 |
Origin | Vernon, Texas, United States |
Died | July 6, 1973(1973-07-06) (aged 36) |
Genres | bluegrass, acid rock |
Occupation(s) | Musician, poet, artist |
Instrument(s) | Banjo, acoustic and electrified |
Years active | 1959–1973 |
Labels | MEA, Vanguard, Locust Music |
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