RIP Gloria Jones, singer, Jerry Garcia Band from 1984-1995.

RIP Gloria Jones, singer, Jerry Garcia Band from 1984-1995.

by | Feb 2, 2019 | Grateful Dead, Jerry Garcia


It is with great sadness that Deaheadland must pass on this news,..
Gloria Jones, singer in the Jerry Garcia Band, has passed away.

Knockin’ on heaven’s door, Gloria, you are our shining star. Tore up over you.

(photos by Alan Sheckter)
Gloria Jones and Jacklyn LaBranch, February 2017, Warfield Theatre, San Francisco



Gloria Jones passed away yesterday, Friday February 1st 2019.
Deadheadland has no information on the cause of death.

     Gloria was one of the singers in the Jerry Garcia Band, joining in September 1984, replacing DeeDee Dickerson, to sing alongside Jacklyn LaBranch, and continued with the band until Jerry Garcia‘s death in 1995 (wikipedia).

Their beautifully soulful gospel style of singing supported Garcia’s vocals and guitar, Melvin Seals keyboards, David Kemper‘s drums and John Kahn‘s bass lines, and are deeply etched into the hearts of so many of us.

Listen here to a few examples…


Jerry Garcia Band – Shining Star – Hampton Va. 11-19-1993

Knockin’ on Heavins Door – JGB | 1987-10-28 New York, NY

Gloria and Jackie have made a few guest appearances in recent years, singing in a few Jerry Garcia tributes, alongside original JGB member Melvin Seals, as well as more recent players Pete Lavezzoli , JP Mclean, Stu Allen, and Dead and Company’s Otiel Burbridge. Fans were elated to get to once again hear their angelic voices on these beloved songs.

We love you Gloria, and will miss you deeply.


Melvin Seals w/ Jackie Labranch, Gloria Jones- Stu Allen, Oteil Brbridge, Pete Lavezzoli
-And It Stoned Me
-2/25/17 – Warfield, SF, CA