Jeff Chimenti
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How many shows has he played with Bobby? It has to be well over 2,000. He's definitely played way more than any GD keyboardist, between Rat Dog and all the other bands. I once tried to figure it out in Bobby Base, but I gave up.
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He is everywhere
He is everywhere
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He played in Furthur and
He played in Furthur and every line up of "the Dead" too. Solid keyboard player for sure. Bobby picked a good one.
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I came up with: 1328
I came up with: 1328
Ratdog: 837 (started 5/28/97)
Other Ones: 22
The Dead: 94
Dead & Co: 123
Wolf Brothers: 27
Furthur: 238
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I have a friend, who has
I have a friend, who has played with live with Phil before, who could be Chimenti's twin brother. It is amazing how many people in certain situations great him as Jeff and think when he says he isn't him don't believe him.
That being said, Chimenti is solid and versatile.
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And he's a very nice, down-to
And he's a very nice, down-to-earth type of guy.
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And he loves his weed.
And he loves his weed.
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I think he is a good mix of
I think he is a good mix of Brent on the B3 and Keith on the piano. He does not have the vocals of Barraco but a great addition in all bands
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His voice and face don't
His voice and face don't match up.
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I am so glad he's around. I'm
I am so glad he's around. I'm a fan.
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I have wondered over the
I have wondered over the years if Jerry was alive and the GD continued if Jeff would have ended up in the band eventually?
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Chimenti Cricket is the best.
Chimenti Cricket is the best. He and Russo would hijack Further on a nightly basis and bring the band to their higher calling !
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Count me in as a big fan,
Count me in as a big fan, going back a long time. He's got a classical touch, all the jazz chops, and he can drive the band when he wants to. I'm glad he's been along for the ride with Bobby this whole time and I think he's been given more free reign over the years. In fact I think he is music director for the Wolf Pack Horns aspect of Bobby's shows, and I suspect he does a bit of arranging for D&C too.
Excellent research Harold, thanks for looking that up.
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His hair is perfect!
His hair is perfect!
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Great with Kimock.
Great with Kimock.
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Great stats, Harold! Thanks!
Great stats, Harold! Thanks!
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And he is an inventor for
And he is an inventor for sleep apnea care. The guy is amazing.
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-post-grateful-dead-player-idUSTRE81D2...
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^As an apneaoid, I've always
^As an apneaoid, I've always admired him for that invention. A true Renaissance man.