In Polynesian mythology, the Ponaturi are a group of spirits who killed Hema. In revenge, they were locked in a house by Hema's wife, Urutonga, and their sons, Tawhaki and Karihi, until the sun came up. The doors were flung open and the Ponaturi died at contact with sunlight.
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In 1965 the band made the stylistic switch from folk music to rock music, with Jerry Garcia, Ron Pigpen McKernan and Bob Weir[?] from the Jug Champions joined ...