What prolific leader of a famous'60s band was influenced by Kerouac?
Brian Wilson
Mick Jagger
Johnny Cash
Jerry Garcia
Answer
Jerry Garcia, the leader of the Grateful Dead, was profoundly influenced by Jack Kerouac's literary style and the Beat Generation's nonconformist ethos. Kerouac's adventurous spirit, rejection of societal norms, and exploration of consciousness through travel and drug experimentation resonated deeply with Garcia, shaping his creative vision and the musical direction of the Grateful Dead.
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