It almost brings a tear to see Parrish holding tiger again. He loved his job and loved jerry very much. “All the years gone by”...the shows the memories the good times and the bad. At one time it was his job to care for that guitar. It’s sad in a way
what wouldn't i give to just be in the same room as tiger!! Tiger and rosebud are the soundtrack to my last 20 years. (wolf and alligator too lol) Thanks so much for sharing!
Yes, Tiger is a beautiful, sophisticated instrument. Certainly a work of art, as were the other Doug Irwin creations. And Steve Parish was a great roadie to Jerry, as well as a huge friend. Parish clearly loved him very much, still does, and his stories are both enlightening and entertaining. But people going ga-ga over Jerry's guitars seems, in many ways, to be missing the point about Garcia the artist. It reminds me of a professional concert violinist I am friendly with. Wherever he goes, people are always talking about the Stradivarius he plays, sometimes more than about his performances (which were great long before the famous instrument was provided to him on extended loan). If you listen to Jerry's performances over his entire career (as many reading this surely have done), then you know that he could play beautifully on whatever his instrument of choice happened to be at the time. In my opinion, some of the most gorgeous tones he ever generated were on the Travis Bean, not on Wolf, Tiger, or Rosebud. He also sounded terrific on standard-issue Stratocasters and Gibsons. My impression is that the custom-built guitars like Tiger were most important to Jerry himself, because he of all people appreciated the technological innovations that Irvin incorporated for him. They made the musician's toolbox that much more subtle, complex, and undoubtedly fun. But for the vast majority of us, who are not professional guitarists, these bells and whistles are relatively abstract. What I would say in conclusion is to take greater stock in the artistic genius and integrity of Jerry and the rest of the Grateful Dead, and to not be so hypnotized by slick, shiny objects that get auctioned off for millions of dollars. Nobody, absolutely nobody, will ever be able to lay their hands on those instruments and sound anything like Garcia. His recorded legacy is out there, better documented than any other artist in history. So let's listen to the music, folks, and in so doing, nourish and perpetuate love for it in our friends and family. He's Gone, but the music isn't.
nah the tones he got on Alligator were the best...you can't dismiss the fetishism for guitars as simply as that (I take it you're not a player?). Also, I think you might be missing a point in that these guitars were not just "shiny objects" but guitars that were made for him, for his preferences, and he still took much time to tweak them before he even would debut them. This speaks to his individualism. That guitar is Jerry in a way.
This is so cool! I recently picked up a Tiger replica by Eastwood Guitars. It is absolutely incredible! I highly recommend them to any guitarist interested in one.
I saw Tiger in Indianapolis at an art show by the guy who owns it. Being so close to it I realized that it was the ultimate guitar in my life. No other instrument taught me so much, nor was so attractive and alluring to me.
So glad I had a chance to be up front once and focus on Jerry playing Tiger. Ok, I was pretty high, but it kinda looked like he was pulling the music out of his gut. On hindsight, it was sort of true - he played from the heart.
Saw you hundreds of times behind the amps at shows ,keeping our Hero’s guitar and amps running perfectly so he could do what he did be ...Blow our minds with his playing and soloing.. Thanks Steve , you always had his back...
Summer '82 Kiel Auditorium St. Louis - beginning of second set, Saint of Circumstance - shirtless kid jumps up onstage starts dancing awkwardly in front of Bobby...Parrish comes barreling out from stage left tackles the guy and physically throws him out the stage door...Bobby doesn't miss a beat!!!
"one time I went over to Doug's place and he and his girlfriend were fighting and threw gas on each other and set each other on fire. After that I stopped taking Jerry's guitars over to Doug's" lol! Good move Steve!
I was at the Art Rock party when Jerry's Tiger and Wolf were displayed. They had a cool auction booklet. I bought two and ended up giving them away at Postrio later that evening. One of the chef's there was a huge Grateful Dead fan. So Steve, remember when Jerry told you watch his drink and don't let it spill? I just love that clip. ua-cam.com/video/ouAPNmgHb60/v-deo.html
Jery played a white travis bean in 77.I think a different one he played in 75 and 76.this one had a sticker below the bridge that said the enemy is listening.I wonder what happend to it.
Too Many people talking in their background, Very disrespectful for a man who spent most of his life with Jerry Garcia and his guitars. Just as a roady alone he used to help put up the wall of sound, Now a lot of people think there were only one, However I have recently read there were at least three due to the time it took to assemble and disassemble them, While the band either flew or what have you to another show two days after a four night run how do you think a sound system that took three semi's to hold could be ready from one show to the next? Ram Rod, Stanley who designed the wall of sound and so many others that had to do with the wall of sound were great.
I realize that Steve was Jerry's personal roadie and took care of his guitars but was he the guy that did all the guitar set ups? Set intonation? Trust rod adjustments etc...I have read a lot about Big Steve but am curious to know his background is being a guitar tech, it would seem Jerry would be very picky on who would do the set ups besides basic string changes...
Jerry changed his own strings...there's an interview done, really it's deadheads snorting coke w/ Jerry before soundcheck and he talks about why he won't let anyone change his strings. it's from the mid to late 70s i'm pretty sure and up here on youtube
I remember Doug when He first made the rosebud Tee shirt I was at his place and he had a guitar singular to tiger . He was a mess but a cool mess . I still have the shirt .
Jim Irsay - owner of the Indianapolis Colts. Bought it at auction for just over $950k. He lent it to Rock n Roll Hall of fame in Cleveland for a dead special back a number of years ago and also in 2016 to Dead and Company for a visit.
It almost brings a tear to see Parrish holding tiger again. He loved his job and loved jerry very much. “All the years gone by”...the shows the memories the good times and the bad. At one time it was his job to care for that guitar. It’s sad in a way
Time.
Once in a while you get showen the light in the strangest of places you have to listen to the music just right
Parish. You gem. You great protector. He loved you. Am glad to see you holding Tiger again. Love. Drag on man. Drag on.
Vee K. Beautiful post!
Dumb question here but who is Steve Parish? I do know tiger tho.
@@daBEAGLE1017 the most famous roadie in Rock and Roll...worked for the Dead since 1970
Blitzed listen to Sirius xm Dead Station. He is on there a lot. It's a great show.
Amen. Everything you said.🖖💜
what wouldn't i give to just be in the same room as tiger!! Tiger and rosebud are the soundtrack to my last 20 years. (wolf and alligator too lol) Thanks so much for sharing!
Michael Jones they have Rose Bud at the Rock n’ Roll Hall of Fame
Yes, Tiger is a beautiful, sophisticated instrument. Certainly a work of art, as were the other Doug Irwin creations. And Steve Parish was a great roadie to Jerry, as well as a huge friend. Parish clearly loved him very much, still does, and his stories are both enlightening and entertaining. But people going ga-ga over Jerry's guitars seems, in many ways, to be missing the point about Garcia the artist. It reminds me of a professional concert violinist I am friendly with. Wherever he goes, people are always talking about the Stradivarius he plays, sometimes more than about his performances (which were great long before the famous instrument was provided to him on extended loan).
If you listen to Jerry's performances over his entire career (as many reading this surely have done), then you know that he could play beautifully on whatever his instrument of choice happened to be at the time. In my opinion, some of the most gorgeous tones he ever generated were on the Travis Bean, not on Wolf, Tiger, or Rosebud. He also sounded terrific on standard-issue Stratocasters and Gibsons. My impression is that the custom-built guitars like Tiger were most important to Jerry himself, because he of all people appreciated the technological innovations that Irvin incorporated for him. They made the musician's toolbox that much more subtle, complex, and undoubtedly fun. But for the vast majority of us, who are not professional guitarists, these bells and whistles are relatively abstract.
What I would say in conclusion is to take greater stock in the artistic genius and integrity of Jerry and the rest of the Grateful Dead, and to not be so hypnotized by slick, shiny objects that get auctioned off for millions of dollars. Nobody, absolutely nobody, will ever be able to lay their hands on those instruments and sound anything like Garcia. His recorded legacy is out there, better documented than any other artist in history. So let's listen to the music, folks, and in so doing, nourish and perpetuate love for it in our friends and family. He's Gone, but the music isn't.
nah the tones he got on Alligator were the best...you can't dismiss the fetishism for guitars as simply as that (I take it you're not a player?). Also, I think you might be missing a point in that these guitars were not just "shiny objects" but guitars that were made for him, for his preferences, and he still took much time to tweak them before he even would debut them. This speaks to his individualism. That guitar is Jerry in a way.
Travis Bean sounded the best. Tiger in 1980-82 sounded incredible.
thanks for the dissertation, professor Jean shorts
Hahahahaha Jean shorts I'm professor sweat pants
Mayer played Wolf at CitiField...came pretty damned close
Thank you so much for filming and sharing this!
Thank You for this upload and Thank You Parish. Jerry was his best because of you and Wolf and Tiger.
So glad to have stumbled upon this. This is the greatest guitar ever built. The best and most beautiful sounding. Great learning about it.
I love Steve what a great combo.. Steve and Jerry lol
The guitars that made us stand up and rocked us too and fro! Thanks Steve.
Steve, jerrys loyal soldier to the end,Respect
i love this "of mice and men" not to be too literal but you know
Love never fades. Jerry definitely loved Steve for his Professionalism and Friendship.
This is so cool! I recently picked up a Tiger replica by Eastwood Guitars. It is absolutely incredible! I highly recommend them to any guitarist interested in one.
I saw Tiger in Indianapolis at an art show by the guy who owns it. Being so close to it I realized that it was the ultimate guitar in my life. No other instrument taught me so much, nor was so attractive and alluring to me.
So glad I had a chance to be up front once and focus on Jerry playing Tiger. Ok, I was pretty high, but it kinda looked like he was pulling the music out of his gut. On hindsight, it was sort of true - he played from the heart.
Help on the way 10/9/76 is playing in the background in case anyone was wondering :)
I love Big Steve🖖💜 God Bless him.
Steve had an amazing memory. Great story teller too.
Saw you hundreds of times behind the amps at shows ,keeping our Hero’s guitar and amps running perfectly so he could do what he did be ...Blow our minds with his playing and soloing.. Thanks Steve , you always had his back...
Summer '82 Kiel Auditorium St. Louis - beginning of second set, Saint of Circumstance - shirtless kid jumps up onstage starts dancing awkwardly in front of Bobby...Parrish comes barreling out from stage left tackles the guy and physically throws him out the stage door...Bobby doesn't miss a beat!!!
Nice video I just wished it was zoomed in to see all the details as he explained them.
The situation may be the boss, but Steve is certainly in command of telling this story.
Parish bought Jerry a vox wah-wah pedal!!! Kick ass!!
Thanks for the New Year ticket Steve.
I used to grow weed with Steve and Mindy in Bolinas.
I lived next door to your name sake in Stinson Beach.
I'm Brad that had the dolphin.
Peace.
I saw a guy rush the stage in cincinnati and run towards Jerry in 89 or 90
fascinating. thank you. just wish the sound was better
"one time I went over to Doug's place and he and his girlfriend were fighting and threw gas on each other and set each other on fire. After that I stopped taking Jerry's guitars over to Doug's" lol! Good move Steve!
the story teller
I was at the Art Rock party when Jerry's Tiger and Wolf were displayed. They had a cool auction booklet. I bought two and ended up giving them away at Postrio later that evening. One of the chef's there was a huge Grateful Dead fan. So Steve, remember when Jerry told you watch his drink and don't let it spill? I just love that clip. ua-cam.com/video/ouAPNmgHb60/v-deo.html
Is it just me, or does Parish sound a lot like Otto Mann, the bus driver from the Simpson's?
Dude, you are so right!
It's called smoking gas
He is.
The bus came by....
@@johnking5691 haha, now THATs a funny thought--Otto as Neil Cassidy
I'd like to hold one of the Travis Beans.
Jery played a white travis bean in 77.I think a different one he played in 75 and 76.this one had a sticker below the bridge that said the enemy is listening.I wonder what happend to it.
"One of your dad's basses.." is this at one of Phil's kids' pad? Cool.
The funny thing about this life is Phil lesh is courtney loves godfather. Go figure.
Yah her mom was a prankster
wondering the same. did we ever find out?
that TV is fkn huge
Very interesting subject it's too bad you got the camera so far away from the guy who's talking and we can't see what the guitar looks like
Too Many people talking in their background, Very disrespectful for a man who spent most of his life with Jerry Garcia and his guitars. Just as a roady alone he used to help put up the wall of sound, Now a lot of people think there were only one, However I have recently read there were at least three due to the time it took to assemble and disassemble them, While the band either flew or what have you to another show two days after a four night run how do you think a sound system that took three semi's to hold could be ready from one show to the next? Ram Rod, Stanley who designed the wall of sound and so many others that had to do with the wall of sound were great.
So cool -where was this recorded? thanks for sharing 🙏🏼🙏🏼✌🏼
somewhere in the city 😎
Thanks! It was at a party in Jake Peavey’s apartment in San Francisco. Good time.
@@christophermckinney4756 omg Peavey -we really had the best of times in that era. Thanks again! 😎🤙🏼
I realize that Steve was Jerry's personal roadie and took care of his guitars but was he the guy that did all the guitar set ups? Set intonation? Trust rod adjustments etc...I have read a lot about Big Steve but am curious to know his background is being a guitar tech, it would seem Jerry would be very picky on who would do the set ups besides basic string changes...
Jerry changed his own strings...there's an interview done, really it's deadheads snorting coke w/ Jerry before soundcheck and he talks about why he won't let anyone change his strings. it's from the mid to late 70s i'm pretty sure and up here on youtube
James M I wanna see that
Justin Nardine ua-cam.com/video/Mj48pFBUuqo/v-deo.html I think this might be it
Wow, Garcia used to play a strat.
I remember Doug when He first made the rosebud Tee shirt I was at his place and he had a guitar singular to tiger . He was a mess but a cool mess . I still have the shirt .
Who owns that guitar now?
Jim Irsay - owner of the Indianapolis Colts. Bought it at auction for just over $950k. He lent it to Rock n Roll Hall of fame in Cleveland for a dead special back a number of years ago and also in 2016 to Dead and Company for a visit.
Tiger is owned by Jim Irsay and Wolf lives in Boston.Just saw Tom Hamilton of Joe Russo’s Almost Dead play Wolf the other night.
Didn’t even plug it in sac religious
Get closer
That one dude standing next to the chick is really fucking creepy
don't be such a little girl
John GDF hes gettin drunk, like the dude in the kitchen! Its a party!
Can’t understand a word he’s saying! It’s a shame!
why's that?
The audio isn’t best. I’m watching on my phone rn and I can make it out but it’s probably way better through an actual desk top or some headphones.
More context here: liveforlivemusic.com/features/major-league-deadhead-jake-peavys-unlimited-devotion-to-the-grateful-dead/