Phil Lesh

Phillip Chapman Lesh (March 15, 1940 – October 25, 2024) was an American musician. He was one of the founding members of the Grateful Dead, with whom he played bass guitar throughout their 30-year career. After the band's disbanding in 1995, Lesh continued the tradition of Grateful Dead family music with side project Phil Lesh and Friends.

Phil Lesh
Phil Lesh performing at Terrapin Crossroads December 6, 2013
Background information
Birth name	Phillip Chapman Lesh
Born	(1940-03-15)March 15, 1940 Berkeley, California, U.S.
Died	October 25, 2024(2024-10-25) (aged 84)
Genres	Rock
Occupation(s)	Musician, songwriter
Instruments	Bass guitar, vocals
Years active	1961–2024
Labels	Columbia
Website	www.phillesh.net

In October 2015, Lesh revealed that he had undergone surgery as treatment for bladder cancer. He stated that his prognosis was good and that he expected to make a full recovery.^[1]

Lesh died on October 25, 2024 at the age of 84.^[2]