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Grateful Dead Singer Who Also Worked With Elvis Presley, Cher and Neil Diamond Dead at 78

Grateful Dead Singer Who Also Worked With Elvis Presley, Cher and Neil Diamond Dead at 78

Update: 2025-11-03
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Remembering Donna Jean Godchaux-MacKay: A Musical Legacy - The music world mourns the loss of Donna Jean Godchaux-MacKay, a former Grateful Dead singer, who passed away at 78. Known for her soulful voice, she started in Muscle Shoals studios and worked with legends like Elvis Presley and Neil Diamond. Joining the Grateful Dead in 1971, her vocals shaped the band's sound. Fans remember her for her energy, kindness, and influence on the music community. She was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1994.

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Grateful Dead Singer Who Also Worked With Elvis Presley, Cher and Neil Diamond Dead at 78

Grateful Dead Singer Who Also Worked With Elvis Presley, Cher and Neil Diamond Dead at 78