John "Marmaduke" Dawson, leader of the 1970's psychedelic country group "New Riders of the Purple Sage" died on July 21, 2009 from stomach cancer at the age of 64.
He was a longtime collaborator with the Grateful Dead. He co-wrote "Friend of the Devil" with Jerry Garcia and Robert Hunter.
He founded New Riders, along with Jerry Garcia to showcase his songs, along with Garcia's pedal-steel guitar playing. The band toured with the Dead from 1971-1976 and released eight albums. The group also included two other members from the Dead: bassist Phil Lesh and drummer Mickey Hart.
The New Riders received a gold record for their 1973 hit "Panama Red." He retired several years ago and was living in Mexico.
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