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The trio went on to praise Leshs abilities as a performer and profound impact on the bands development.
His bass flowed like a river would flow.
It went where the muse took it.
He was an explorer of inner and outer space who just happened to play bass.
He was a circumnavigator of formerly unknown musical worlds.
Hart, Kreutzmann, and Weir each also shared tributes to Lesh on their individual social-media accounts.
Below, find more remembrances.
Today we lost a brother.
Our hearts and love go out to Jill Lesh, Brian and Grahame.
Phil Lesh was irreplaceable.
In one note from the Phil Zone, you could hear and feel the world being born.
His bass flowed like a river would flow.
It went where the muse took it.
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Phil Lesh was my brother.
Not by blood but still by family.
Ive heard so many of you tell me that the Grateful Dead changed your life.
Yeah, well… Phil Lesh changed mine.Thank you Phil.
We will miss his sharply dry humor, wry smiles and brilliant insights.
Our hearts and our love go out to his beloved wife and family.
His impact on us, and music as a whole cant be overstated.
His legacy lives on in the countless lives he touched and the community he helped build.
