The Grateful Dead was one of the most iconic rock and roll bands of all time. Between their unmatched sound, free spirits and overall positive vibes, it makes total sense that even now, so many decades later,

The singer who died on Sunday (Nov. 2) after a long battle with cancer lent her powerful voice to the legendary band from 1971-1979.

Donna Jean Godchaux, former Grateful Dead lead singer, died at 78. She was married to pianist Keith Godchaux and had a son, Zion. She later married Dave MacKay.

Donna Jean Godchaux-MacKay -- the powerhouse vocalist who sang with California psychedelic rock band Grateful Dead -- has died at 78. The singer died Sunday at Nashville’s Alive

Donna Jean Godchaux, whose gospel-infused harmonies helped shape the Grateful Dead's sound and whose voice graced hits by Elvis Presley and Percy Sledge, has died at 78.

She also performed on a number of hit singles for stars like Elvis Presley and Percy Sledge Donna Jean Godchaux-MacKay, a former member of the Grateful Dead who also sang on No. 1 hits for Elvis Presley and Percy Sledge,

The Alabama-born artist also sang on hits including Elvis Presley’s ‘Suspicious Minds’ and Percy Sledge’s ‘When A Man Loves a Woman’