Cyber Liberties Pioneer John Perry Barlow Has Died
- 6 years ago
John Perry Barlow, founder of the Electronic Frontier Foundation and a former lyricist for the Grateful Dead, has died.
The 70-year-old passed away in his sleep early on February 13th.
Earlier in his life, Barlow co-wrote dozens of Grateful Dead songs, including "Touch of Grey" and "Brown Eyed Woman."
But he branched out in 1990, founding the EFF to champion free expression and privacy online.
The 70-year-old passed away in his sleep early on February 13th.
Earlier in his life, Barlow co-wrote dozens of Grateful Dead songs, including "Touch of Grey" and "Brown Eyed Woman."
But he branched out in 1990, founding the EFF to champion free expression and privacy online.