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Brent Mydland was a musician and singer. Born on October 21, 1952, Brent Mydland was from Munich, Upper Bavaria, Germany. Death is recorded on July 26, 1990, at the age of 37. Education on record includes Liberty High School.
My Take
I find Brent Mydland a genuinely underappreciated figure. Holding the keyboard chair in the Grateful Dead longer than anyone else is no small feat, given the band's restless musical appetite. Born in Munich, raised in California, and drawn to music as a child, he brought warmth and grit rather than flash. As a singer and songwriter he added emotional weight to a band already overflowing with personalities. His passing at 37 cut short a tenure that was still deepening. To me he embodies the quiet craftsman whose contribution you only fully feel once it's gone.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Brent Mydland
- Name (Japanese)
- ブレント・ミッドランド
- Reading
- ぶれんと・みっどらんど
- Born
- October 21, 1952 – July 26, 1990
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Dragon
- Origin
- Munich, Upper Bavaria, Germany
- Occupation
- musician / singer
2. Background
- High school
- Liberty High School
3. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brent%20Mydland
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q909786
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-20
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Brent Mydland born?
Born October 21, 1952.
When did Brent Mydland die?
Died July 26, 1990, aged 37.
Where was Brent Mydland from?
Brent Mydland was from Munich, Upper Bavaria, Germany.
What did Brent Mydland do?
Brent Mydland worked as musician, singer.
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