Musician Dictionary

Ron “Pigpen” McKernan

American musician (1945–1973)

DescriptionAmerican musician (1945–1973)
Source: Wikidata
Born1945-09-08
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
BirthplaceSan Bruno San Bruno
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
Died1973-03-08
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
Place of deathCorte Madera Corte Madera
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
AreaUnited States
Source: MusicBrainz
CountryUS
Source: MusicBrainz
CitizenshipUnited States
Source: Wikidata
Occupationpercussionist singer
Source: Wikidata
Instrumentsharmonica electronic organ voice piano
Source: Wikidata
Genresblues rock music
Source: Wikidata
Record labelsWarner Bros. Records
Source: Wikidata
Member ofThe Warlocks Grateful Dead The Grateful Dead McGanahan Skjellyfetti The Warlocks (4) Mother McCree's Uptown Jug Champions Grateful Dead
Source: Discogs, MusicBrainz, Wikidata

Also known as

"Pigpen" Mc Kernan McKernan McKernen Pig Pen Pig Pen (Ron McKernan) Pig Pen (Ron McKiernan) Pigpen Pigpen (Ron McKernan) R. "Pigpen" McKernan R. McKernan Ron McKernan Ron "Pig Pen" Mc Kernan Ron "Pig Pen" McKernan Ron "Pig-Pen" McKernan Ron 'Pigpen' McKerman Ron (Pigpen) McKernan Ron McKernan Ron McKernan (Pig Pen) Ron McKernan (Pigpen) Ron Mckernan Ron «Pigpen» McKernan Ron „Pig Pen” McKernan Ronald C. McKernan Roy Mc Kernan

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