Quote of the day
The basis of tragedy is man's helplessness against disease, war and death; the basis of comedy is man's helplessness against vanity (the vanity of love, greed, lust, power).
Robert Hunter
Born: June 23, 1941
Died: September 23, 2019 (aged 78)
Bio: Robert C. Hunter was an American lyricist, singer-songwriter, translator, and poet, best known for his work with the Grateful Dead and for collaborating with singer-songwriter Bob Dylan.
Known for:
- Tales of the Great Rum Runners (1974)
- Jack O' Roses (1980)
- Terrapin Station (1977)
- Steal Your Face (1976)
- History of the Grateful Dead, Volume One (Bear's Choice) (1973)