About John Kadlecik
Born 1969. John Kadlecik is an American musician and guitarist.
John Kadlecik (born June 28, 1969, in Council Bluffs, Iowa) is an American guitarist. He was a founding member as the lead guitarist for the Grateful Dead tribute band Dark Star Orchestra in 1997. From 2009 to 2014 he performed with original Dead members Bob Weir and Phil Lesh in Furthur.
After the final Dead performances, where Trey Anastasio was chosen to play lead guitar in favor of Kadlecik (Fare Thee Well), he was invited back to play a few shows with Phil Lesh & Friends at Terrapin Crossroads in San Rafael, CA.
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American musician
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John Kadlecik was born on 28 June 1969 in Council Bluffs.
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John Kadlecik is a musician and guitarist.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Kadlecik. https://biography.guide/john-kadlecik/
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