[dayglored]

She was at a disadvantage in the Dead's live performances, because the instruments were so loud, and she couldn't hear herself in the monitors a lot of the time, so she was screaming and wailing to maker herself heard. Not the most pleasant sound (although some listeners said the same about the band too).

Her studio work was much more listenable and even enjoyable. Unfortunately she was never quite able to overcome the perception that she "just tagged along" with Keith when he became the Dead's keyboardist.

She was a very capable singer, with the Dead and others, and that should be her legacy.

[montag813]

She was at a disadvantage in the Dead's live performances, because the instruments were so loud, and she couldn't hear herself in the monitors a lot of the time, so she was screaming and wailing to maker herself heard.... Her studio work was much more listenable and even enjoyable

Very true. Her backup work on Wake of the Flood and Mars Hotel was terrific.