Jerry Miller, one of the music world’s most beloved and admired guitarists and co-founder of Moby Grape, died on Sunday in his Tacoma, Wash., home. He was 81 years old.
“Sadly, Jerry Miller passed away last night,” said the fan page post. “Jo and the family are asking for everyone to please give them some privacy and respect, and Jo asked that people cease phone calls for the time being. Thank you.”In a follow-up post, a text from Miller’s wife, Jo, was shared to the group: “Everybody flood the ether with Jerry Miller’s music. Play it all day long for me and him. And thank you all so much.” His cause of death has yet to be revealed.
The group signed with Columbia Records and recorded four albums for the label between 1967 and 1969 — their self-titled debut in 1967, 1968’s. Moby Grape disbanded in 1970, but regrouped in 1971 and have played and recorded music with various members throughout the years since. Miller’s guitar skills were beloved in the instrumentalist community, with Robert Plant citing the star as an influence for Led Zeppelin and Eric Clapton naming him the “best guitar player in the world.”Tabitha Brown’s Latest Target Collection Is Already Selling Out: Shop the New Release Before It’s GoneRory Feek Marries His Daughter’s Teacher, Surprises Her With Special ‘I Do’ Song at Wedding. We use vendors that may also process your information to help provide our services.