A Friend of the Devil Is a Friend of Mine

I never met Jerry Garcia in person, but he was one of my best friends and the inspiration for one of my favorite foods.

Jerry Garcia, a founder of the band Grateful Dead, guitarist, songwriter, and inspiration for Ben & Jerry’s “Cherry Garcia” ice cream, died 25 years ago this week.

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A Friend of the Devil Is a Friend of Mine

I never met Jerry Garcia in person, but he was one of my best friends and the inspiration for one of my favorite foods.

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