The late Grateful Dead musician died on Aug. 9, 1995 at the age of 53.

The famed guitarist spent decades with the Dead, performing across the world and recording celebrated studio albums.

In honor of Garcia’s birthday, see the beloved star through the years, ahead.

Jerry Garcia Through the Years

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Jerry Garcia in 1967

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Jerry Garcia With Members of The Grateful Dead in San Francisco in 1968

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Jerry Garcia in 1970

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Jerry Garcia in Copenhagen in April 1972

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Jerry Garcia in Los Angeles in 1974

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Jerry Garcia in 1975

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Jerry Garcia and Phil Lesh Rehearse in San Francisco in June 1976

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Jerry Garcia in 1976

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Jerry Garcia and Carlos Santana in Mill Valley, California in 1976

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Jerry Garcia at the Auditorium Theater in Chicago on May 12, 1977

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Jerry Garcia at Madison Square Garden in New York City on January 7, 1979

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Jerry Garcia in 1980

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Jerry Garcia With Members of The Grateful Dead Performing on Saturday Night Live on April 5, 1980

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Jerry Garcia and Paul Morley in London on March 22, 1981

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Jerry Garcia With Members of The Grateful Dead at the Greek Theater in Berkeley, California on July 15, 1984

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Jerry Garcia at the Greek on June 21, 1986

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Jerry Garcia in Laguna Seca, California on August 1, 1988

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Jerry Garcia in San Francisco on January 31, 1991

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Jerry Garcia in Oakland, California on December 17, 1993

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Jerry Garcia at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on June 19, 1995

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