Birthday is February 21, 1951, from Phoenix, Arizona 

Vince Welnick  was the final keyboardist for the Grateful Dead, serving as a full-time member from 1990 until the band's dissolution in 1995 following Jerry Garcia's death. Facebook +2His involvement is characterized by the following key milestones:

• Joining the Band: Welnick was selected in September 1990 to replace Brent Mydland. He was chosen over other auditioning musicians, such as Pete Sears and Ian McLagan, largely due to his ability to sing high-register vocal harmonies.
• Performance Style: Initially, he shared keyboard duties with Bruce Hornsby, who played grand piano for over 100 shows to help Welnick transition into the role. Over time, Welnick became the sole keyboardist, known for his "fluid and precise" style.
• Original Contributions: During his five-year tenure, he wrote and performed several original songs that entered the band's regular rotation, most notably "Samba in the Rain" and "Long Way to Go Home".
• Recognition: In 1994, he was officially inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of the Grateful Dead.
• Post-Dead Struggles: After the band broke up, Welnick played with RatDog and his own project, Missing Man Formation. However, he struggled deeply with depression and feelings of alienation when he was not included in later reunion tours, such as The Other Ones in 1998