Today we revisit this conversation from 2012.7 WalkersCan you talk about the first time you met Jerry?You saw him that night on banjo and over the years he really distinguished himself on both acoustic and electric guitar, which is rarer than some people imagine.Now when Jerry asked to you to play with him, at that time you were teaching?Did you play with him at all?What do you recall of that first session?Before that point, you’d been playing rock in local garage bands?YMCAAs the group came together did you have any expectation that this would be something that would carry you out of the Bay Area?Do you recall the moment when it first occurred to you that it might be a possibility?You mentioned playing in a high school band. I recall reading in Dennis McNally’s book that back in high school you once played for Aldous Huxley. Can you share that story?isBrave New WorldBack to Jerry. Can you talk a a bit about his impact on your life and music?Would he continue to surprise you, musically, throughout your time together?Speaking of music that has been around for years. I remember reading Rolling Stone article shortly after Jam Cruise in which you mentioned that you had started listening to the Europe 72 box set. What did you take away from that?In terms of peak years from the band, what periods stand out for you?Europe 72You also played with Jerry in some of his projects outside the Grateful Dead. What are your memories there?Wednesday will be Jerry’s 70th birthday. How do you think he would celebrate?On Friday night while you’re at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with 7 Walkers, Bob Weir is hosting a special event at his TRI Studios. Your son Justin is involved with that. Can you talk about his relationship with Jerry and what it’s been like for you watching his career develop?TRIFinal question. You have two big 7 Walkers gigs on the horizon. On Jerry’s birthday you’ll be in New York City and then on Friday night you’ll appear at the Rock Hall. Can you talk about those shows?
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