Keith Godchaux

Biography

Keith Godchaux was a renowned American pianist, best known for his tenure in the rock group the Grateful Dead from 1971 to 1979. A classically trained musician, he began playing professionally at age 15 and later found frustration with cocktail jazz, seeking a more authentic outlet. After joining the Grateful Dead, he formed the Heart of Gold Band with his wife Donna before tragically dying in a car accident just days after their first concert.