AUCTION - Grateful Dead - Ron "Pigpen" McKernan - Limited Edition - Herb Greene Signed - Photograph - Near Mint

xAs the original keyboardist for the Grateful Dead—as well as his prior bands, the Zodiacs, Mother McCree's Uptown Jug Champions, and the Warlocks—Pigpen was the true heart and soul of the group. Though his passing in 1973 marked a significant transition for the band, he remains an irreplaceable figure in their history. This iconic photograph, taken by Herb Greene, captures the raw energy of the local San Francisco music scene that launched the Summer of Love.

This piece is a rare, limited edition #1/50 and features the distinct provenance of originating from the late Alton Kelley's personal collection. The photo itself was taken in 1969 and reprinted in 1995. It is signed by Herb Greene on both the mat and the print itself. It is in Near Mint condition, with a stain on the upper left corner of the mat. The photograph measures approximately 16" x 20", matted to an overall 20" x 24".This is an exceptional opportunity for collectors to acquire a meaningful piece of rock and roll history.