Riding that Train to Glory: Remembering Ron ‘Pigpen’ McKernan of The Grateful Dead
By The Vinyl Vagabond
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This article commemorates Ron ‘Pigpen’ McKernan, the original frontman and blues-oriented founding member of The Grateful Dead. It explores his significance to the band's early sound through his harmonica playing and bluesy style, while acknowledging his tragic early death and lasting impact on rock music history.