Garcia became involved with bluegrass groups in the area such as the Thunder Mountain Tub Thumpers and the Wildwood Boys; Hunter sometimes played the mandolin with these groups, but was more interested in writing. Robert Hunter, 82, of Texarkana, TX died Friday, June 3, 2022, at his residence. Ed Perlstein/Redferns hide caption Robert Hunter. We both write a different type of song than what passes today for songwriting., There was nobody like Bob Hunter and there never will be, Hart said Tuesday. But Bob was an intellectual, longtime friend Barry The Fish Melton of Country Joe and the Fish said by phone from Paris Tuesday. [1][4] Upon hearing news of his demise, tributes and remembrances were shared from his former bandmates Bob Weir, Mickey Hart, Bill Kreutzmann, and Phil Lesh, alongside other musicians Jim Lauderdale, Trey Anastasio, John Mayer, Oteil Burbridge and Warren Haynes. He met Garcia in 1960 at a production of the musical Damn Yankees, introduced by a former girlfriend who by then was Garcias first wife. These experiences drove him to seek refuge in books, and he wrote a 50-page fairy tale before he was 11. There are things I have to do, like get a good picture, and I dont take a good picture, he told Rolling Stone in 2013. WebObituary of Robert J. Share obituary. I dont remember if I took it or not, but I said, Im writing the second verse for the song called Dark Star for the Grateful Dead remember that,' Hunter recalled. WebObituary of Robert Gordon HUNTER. We are sad to announce that on September 5, 2022, at the age of 73, Robert Allen Hunter (Lake Jackson, Texas) passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family. Service entrusted to Butler Funeral Home, 401 W. Roseboro Street, Roseboro, NC. Bob was born in Birmingham on June 17, 1934, the fourth child of Kathryn Lewis Hunter and Walter Smith Hunter. Visitation Friday, 12-7pm, at Poole. The Dead would then craft the music around Hunters lyrics, often fine-tuning songs on the road. Robert William Bill Hunter Jr., 84, of Mount Ida, AR, passed away peacefully at his home on Feb 15, 2023. Robert A. "And I believe it, you know?" [32][33] In 2013, Hunter received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Americana Music Association. Editors picks Hunter was also a proudly irascible member of the Dead scene, sometimes nixing requests to use Dead songs in commercials or similar licensing deals. He was preceded in death by his wife Margaret (Micak) Hunter who died August 15, 2014 and a daughter, Kathleen Balchik-Weschler March 13, 2006. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Robert Lee Hunter to pay [5] According to Rolling Stone, "[considered] one of rock's most ambitious and dazzling lyricists, Hunter was the literary counterpoint to the bands musical experimentation",[1] and his lyrics were "as much a part of the band as Jerry Garcia's singing and guitar. Obituary information for Craig Robert Hunter Sign In Craig Robert Hunter August 5, 1959 - May 2, 2022 Share Obituary: Tribute Wall 22 Obituary & Events Share a memory Plant a tree Share a memory of Craig Robert Hunter Plant a tree in memory of Craig An environmentally friendly option Plant a tree 2 trees planted in memory of Craig He was a machinist. Bob was born on March 26, 1940, in Richmond, VA to Homer Plato and Odell America. Hear your loved one's obituary. [5] Their relationship was often challenged by Garcia's difficulties with drug addiction; in 2015, Hunter said he was unhappy with the extent of cocaine use among band members. McNally writes that while Garcia was one of the "outstanding guitar players and songwriters of his generation", his lyrical abilities were minor. Bobby Hunter, 58, of Lakewood, New Jersey passed away after a long battle with Huntingtons Disease, on September 11 th, 2022, at the Leisure Chateau.Bobby was born on February 21 st, 1964 to loving parents Joan and Robert W. Hunter, in Frankfurt, Germany where his father was stationed.Bobby lived in This period produced some of their most successful songs, including "Cumberland Blues", "Box of Rain", and "Sugar Magnolia". [26] Hunter co-wrote the songs for two Jim Lauderdale albums Patchwork River (2010) and Carolina Moonrise (2012). Wednesday, April 6, 2022 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM, Wednesday, April 6, 2022 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Copyright 2007 - 23 Marshall Marra Funeral Home. He moved to his heavenly home on Friday, September 2, 2022. Robert K Hunter, please click here to visit our Sympathy Store. HUNTER, age 92, died Sunday, November 6, 2010 in Houston, Texas. Hunter died Monday at his Northern California home with his wife, Maureen, at his side, former Grateful Dead publicist Dennis McNally told The Associated Press on Tuesday. Other influencers included novelists James Joyce, John Steinbeck and Hans Christian Andersen, musician Josh White and the traditional European ballads published by American folklorist Francis James Child. Passed away peacefully on Sunday, 11th October 2015 aged 61 years. Robert William Bill Hunter Jr., 84, of Mount Ida, AR, passed away peacefully at his home on Feb 15, 2023. Mr. Robert Louis Hunter, Sr., 88 of Roseboro passed away at his home on Thursday, September 16, 2021 surrounded by his family. What we were doing was almost sacred. Visitation ROBERT HUNTER OBITUARY. It was always a joy to pass him in the hallway or see him come to my He was born January 6, 1939, in Brownsville, TN, to Francis and Robert W. Hunter Sr. Bill was predeceased by both of his parents, his two sisters, Lilly Martha Barnett and Gwynne R Boarers, and his wife, Jane Adair Hunter. [18] He also co-wrote, with David Nelson, many of the songs on the New Riders of the Purple Sage albums Where I Come From (2009)[19] and 17 Pine Avenue (2012). [16], Hunter's participation in the Grateful Dead was dominated by his collaboration with Garcia, based on, according to McNally, "friendship, common experience, Hunter's extraordinary capacity for empathy, and his sterling ability to translate that into lyrics. It is with great sadness the family of Bob Hunter announces his passing on February 25, 2021 at the age of 84; at Strathmere Lodge. Although proficient on a number of instruments including guitar, violin, cello and trumpet, Hunter never appeared on stage with the Grateful Dead during the groups 30-year run that ended with the 1995 death of lead guitarist Jerry Garcia, his principal songwriting partner. Ed Perlstein/Redferns hide caption On February 5, 2023, Robert "Bob" Hunter Moore, loving husband, and father of two children, passed away at the age of 82. [1][7] The duo began to perform together, spending their time in "what passed for Palo Alto's 1961 bohemian community", including a bookstore run by Roy Kepler. We loved Bob Hunter and will miss him unimaginably, Grateful Dead drummer Mickey Hart said, adding the lyricist was a visionary wordsmith extraordinaire.. Stephen. Garcia then asked him to return to the San Francisco Bay Area and write for the band. "[21] Hornsby commented on his work for Levitate ("Cyclone"), saying, "Well, I've always loved [Robert Hunter's] writing. "[14] Hunter was famously averse to explaining his lyrics and avoided interviews. Passed away on Tuesday August 23, 2022. Thursday, Apr 7, 2022 Bobby Hunter, 58, of Lakewood, New Jersey passed away after a long battle with Huntingtons Disease, on September 11 th, 2022, at the Leisure Chateau.Bobby was born on February 21 st, 1964 to loving parents Joan and Robert W. Hunter, in Frankfurt, Germany where his father was stationed.Bobby lived in All Rights Reserved.Funeral Home Website by Batesville | Funeral Planning and Grief Resources your email below for our complimentary daily grief messages. Robert. Send flowers. [20] Hunter wrote "Cyclone" for Bruce Hornsby and the Noisemakers' Levitate album, released in 2009. Hunter Obituary. Send flowers. I wanted to write a whole different sort of music. He told RS that his favorite line was in Ripple: Let it be known there is a fountain that was not made by the hands of men.. Bob was born on July 4, 1949, in Guys Mills the son of the late Ralph Eugene Hunter and Beverly Carolyn Lilly Hunter. Friends will be received on Wednesday April 6th from 2-4 and 6-8 pm in the Marshall Marra Funeral Home, 216 Chess St., Monongahela, 724-258-6767 where services will begin at 9am on Thursday with Deacon Al Poroda officiating. Sometimes Hunter would write lyrics to whatever song the Dead were working on, like Uncle Johns Band, which was famously based off a 40-minute instrumental tape the Dead gave him. All of those stories he seasoned with a poetic skill some would say rivaled even that of Bob Dylan, with whom he sometimes collaborated. Beloved husband to Katherine (Funston) and father of Alexandra, Ethan and Zachary. WebRobert Dwight Hunter, age 87, of Carmel, Indiana passed away on Friday, August 12, 2022. Joy Baptist Church in Trussviille; burial in Trussville Community Cemetery. John was born October 20, 1923. James was born February 27, 1947 in Rockville Center, NY. He was born and raised in Dayton, Ohio however resided in San Antonio, Texas for the last 14 years. Starting with Silvio, the two co-wrote many songs on Dylans Together Through Life in 2009. He moved to his heavenly home on Friday, September 2, 2022. Loved uncle of Richard, Stuart, Brad, Doug and Fiona and great uncle to little Patrick. Knocked down. The family did not release a cause of death. Son of Robert Lawson Hunter and Emily (Micek) Hunter, brother to Elizabeth (Marcheterre). To send flowers WebClipping found in Shepherdstown Register in Shepherdstown, West Virginia on Apr 6, 1916. Robert Edwin "Ringo" Hunter, 72, of Saegertown passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Tuesday, February 1, 2022. Passed away peacefully on Sunday, 11th October 2015 aged 61 years. Bob was in the 10th Mt. [39][40], Albums that Robert Hunter recorded as a solo artist:[43][44]. ROBERT HUNTER OBITUARY. Other times, songs would just pour out of him, like a stunningly fruitful day in London where, with the help of a bottle of Retsina, he wrote Ripple, Brokedown Palace and To Lay Me Down. He also often found inspiration in unlikely places: He wrote Playing In the Band to the sound of the water pump on Mickey Harts ranch, while Fire on the Mountain was also written at the ranch, inspired by a literal fire on the mountain in the distance. [7], Upon his return to Palo Alto, he was introduced to Jerry Garcia by Garcia's then-girlfriend, who had previously been in a relationship with Hunter. He graduated from Deer Valley High School, then he went on with various jobs, landing a security position where he succeeded as an essential worker. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family. Robert Hunter, the poet and lyricist best known for his collaborations with the Grateful Dead has died at 78. Please accept Echovitas sincere condolences. He and Garcia were inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2015. Mr. Robert Louis Hunter, Sr., 88 of Roseboro passed away at his home on Thursday, September 16, 2021 surrounded by his family. If your cup is full, may it be again. Robert Lee Hunter Jr., was born August 7, 1965 to Robert Hunter Sr. and Edna Hunter. Bob was a U.S. Army veteran. Im always glad that people are still out there performing the stuff, and the closer they are to the origination, the better, he told RS in 2013. WebObituary. [17], Following the dissolution of the Grateful Dead, Hunter successfully continued his writing career, working on new songs with Jim Lauderdale, Elvis Costello, Cesar Rosas, and Bruce Hornsby, among others. Arrangements by Mays Funeral Home, Calais & Eastport. John Robert Hunter, age 98, of San Diego, California passed away on Wednesday, February 23, 2022. Bob was the beloved husband of Bonnie Hunter (nee McCrae) for over 31 years. He was preceded in death by his parents. Dearly loved son of the late Clare and Tony. 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