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Donna Jean Thatcher Godchaux-MacKay (born August 22, 1947) is an American singer best known as a member of the rock band the Grateful Dead from 1972 to 1979. In addition to the Dead, she performed with the Jerry Garcia Band and the short-lived Heart of Gold Band, all alongside her first husband, Keith Godchaux.
Mar 4, 2014 · Donna Jean Godchaux knows what you’re thinking, especially if you’re a Deadhead: that her voice wasn’t always spot-on when she was a member of the Grateful Dead in the Seventies.
Oct 27, 2022 · The singer, who joined the band in 1971, shares her memories of the legendary 1972 European shows that marked a career peak for the Dead. She also reflects on the band's lineup changes, the music and the legacy of the tour.
- Alex Biese
- Features Reporter
Oct 25, 2022 · The singer reflects on her first live performances with the band 50 years ago, and the musical legacy of the legendary tour. She also shares her memories of Keith and Pigpen, and the band's evolution in the '70s.
- Alex Biese
- Features Reporter
Learn about Donna Jean Godchaux's musical journey from childhood to the Grateful Dead, where she sang from 1972 to 1979. Listen to her stories, songs, and interviews on the Good Ol' Grateful Deadcast podcast.
Mar 20, 2018 · Donna Jean Godchaux — who was invited to and did agree to be interviewed for A Long Strange Trip — holds the distinction of being the only female member of the Grateful Dead.
Mar 8, 2022 · Donna Jean Godchaux is a singer and songwriter who has worked with legends like Elvis Presley and the Grateful Dead. She talks about her new re-release of "Shelter", her creative process, and the Muscle Shoals sound in this interview.
