Robert Hunter was behind songs like Truckin ', Uncle John's band, Box of rain and Ripple. Although he could play several instruments such as guitar, violin, cello and trumpet, he never performed with the rock band on stage.
- I made my choice. I tested it there and it didn't work for me, Hunter said in 2015, The Guardian writes.
Robert Hunter was a good friend with Grateful Dead singer and front figure Jerry Garcia, who died in 1995.
In addition to the Grateful dead, Hunter also collaborated with Bob Dylan, Elvis Costello, Bruce Hornsby and Jim Lauderdale during his music career.
Died in his homeHunter died on Monday night and the cause of death has not yet been announced. But in a statement, Hunter's family writes that he died peacefully at home in his bed, surrounded by love. His wife Maureen was by his side, holding his hand.
“In this time of grief, we can pay tribute to him in the way we can, by being together and listening to the music. Let the songs fill the air, ”the statement says.
Robert Hunter turned 78 years old.