Artist History Pat Grigassy and Jerry Dean met at a 60's dance on November 14, 1980. As we began to dance, we looked at each other and knew that something important had happened. It was as though we recognized each other from many lifetimes. In that moment, a lifelong love and a musical partnership were born. We married exactly one year later on November 14, 1981 at which time we blended our last names to become Pat and Jerry Grigadean. (That we later divorced has no bearing on our love and partnership, or on this story.) Jerry (or Jabo, as he has come to be known) was a professor of music at the University of Texas and Pat had a pretty singing voice. We soon discovered the joy of singing together. It wasn't long before we began writing our own songs. Pat wrote the lyrics and Jabo put them to music. Since we were both natural hams, we quickly made the leap of performing in public, billing ourselves as "Grigadean & Friends" - the "Friends" being the members of our audience who were encouraged to sing, play percussion instruments, dance and otherwise participate in the fun. In fact, our motto became "Grigadean & Friends Have Fun." In 1983 we released a four-song, extended play album by that name. We did music videos of "Sugar Rush," our most popular song, and "Billy and the Nuke," a sort of insect-rap number. We also produced four musical variety television programs: "Grigadean & Friends Have Fun," "Grigdean & Friends Christmas Special," "Grigadean & Friends Spring Fling," and "Grigadean & Friends in Paradise." In addition to our Grigadean & Friends endeavors, we also played with other friends/musicians and were part of some memorable groups, including "Judy Judy Judy" (with K.D. Novak), "The Cooties" (with K.D., and Jerry and Nancy Stevens), and "Max and the Mayors" (with K.D. and Max Nofziger). It's been awhile since we've appeared on stage, but since our television programs continue to air, we are still asked about our songs. One person, in particular - K.D. Novak - has been after us to compile a songbook. So, with thanks to K.D. for her support, talent, inspiration, and nagging, we present some of our favorite songs, with annotations by Pat.

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Location Austin, TX - USA

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