Quote by John Mellencamp

You know, it's cigarettes that killed (Jerry) Garcia. Everyone thinks it's heroin, but it wasn't. It was cigarettes.

You know, it's cigarettes that killed (Jerry) Garcia. Everyo

Summary

This quote expresses the belief that cigarettes were the cause of Jerry Garcia's death, despite the common assumption that it was heroin. It suggests that cigarettes were the real culprit and played a significant role in his demise. It challenges the prevailing narrative surrounding his death and highlights the dangers of tobacco addiction as a major contributing factor.

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By John Mellencamp

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