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Bob Weir exits quietly at 78—no encore, just a well-timed final fadeout
Grateful Dead rhythm guitarist Bob Weir dies at 78, exiting stage left surrounded by loved ones. His departure is described as peaceful, a quiet fadeout after reportedly having outmaneuvered cancer “as only Bobby could,” a phrase flirting with mythos.
No tour posters, no encores—just a final chord struck in silence, leaving behind the echo of decades shaped by psychedelia, improvisation, and cultural drift. The jam, it seems, finally ends.
Source: Pitchfork – Published on January 11, 2026
John Mayer Calls Bob Weir a "Hero" for Playing Shows Despite Health Hurdles
John Mayer sheds light on Bob Weir's resolute decision to perform during his final Dead & Company shows, despite health challenges. Meyer calls Weir's determination an act of heroism.
His choice to play not once, not twice, but three times resonates as a testament to perseverance, embodying defiance in the face of adversity. For Mayer, witnessing Weir's unwavering dedication becomes a poignant moment that transcends ordinary acts, infusing the performances with an extraordinary sense of courage.
Source: Music – Rolling Stone – Published on November 30, -0001
We all remember Jerry Garcia. ‘Dead And Alive’
This day (August 9, 1995), in Forest Knolls, California, died Jerome John Garcia simply known as Jerry Garcia, American singer and musician, mostly known as co-founder and long time member...
The Other Ones taste like the Dead. That makes sense (1998)
July 25, 1998 - The Other Ones - that is Bob Weir (g, voc), Phil Lesh (b, voc), Mickey Hart (d, voc), Bruce Hornsby (p, kb, accord ,voc), Mark Karan...
Warner Bros. publish Grateful Dead’s second album : ‘Anthem of the Sun’ (1968)
Grateful Dead's 'Anthem of the Sun' is their second album co-produced with David Hassinger and released on July 18, 1968 by Warner Bros.Track Listing : 1.That'S It For The Other...
Grateful Dead visit Pittsburgh (1990)
July 8, 1990 - Grateful Dead - that is Jerry Garcia (g), Bob Weir (g), Brent Mydland (kb), Phil Lesh (b), Bill Kreutzmann (d) and Mickey Hart (d) - play...
Arista publish Grateful Dead’s twelfth album : ‘In the Dark,’ their first in six years (1987)
Grateful Dead's 'In the Dark' is their twelfth (and first in six years) studio album recorded in January 1987 and released on July 6, 1987 by Arista.Track Listing : 1.Touch...
Grateful Dead say farewell to Chicago (2015)
July 4, 2015 - the surviving members of Grateful Dead - Bob Weir, Phil Lesh, Bill Kreutzmann and Mickey Hart - plus Trey Anastasio, Bruce Hornsby and Jeff Chimenti will...
Cheap Trick have a ‘homecoming’ concert (1979)
July 4, 1979 - local boys from Rockford, Illinois, Cheap Trick will be on stage at Winnebago County Fairgrounds in Pecatonica (Rockford), IL
Grateful Dead say ‘fare well’ to Santa Clara (2015)
June 28, 2015 - the surviving members of Grateful Dead - Bob Weir, Phil Lesh, Bill Kreutzmann and Mickey Hart - plus Trey Anastasio, Bruce Hornsby and Jeff Chimenti will...
Grateful Dead release their seventh album : ‘From the Mars Hotel’ featuring ‘Scarlet Begonias’ (1974)
Grateful Dead's 'From the Mars Hotel' is a studio album recorded in April 1974 and released on June 27, 1974 by Grateful Dead Records.Track Listing : 1.U.S. Blues (Jerry Garcia,...
The Grateful Dead play in DC (1993)
June 25, 1993 - the Grateful Dead - that is Jerry Garcia (g), Bob Weir (g), Vince Welnick (kb), Bruce Hornsby (p, acc), Phil Lesh (b), Bill Kreutzmann (d) and...
Grateful Dead release ‘Workingman’s Dead,’ their fourth album featuring ‘Uncle John’s Band’ and ‘Casey Jones’ (1970)
Grateful Dead's 'Workingman's Dead' is their fourth studio album released on June 14, 1970 Warner Bros.Track Listing : 1.Uncle John'S Band (Jerry Garcia, Robert Hunter) - 04:42 . 2.High Time...
Grateful Dead travel to Ohio (1991)
June 9, 1991 - Grateful Dead - that is Jerry Garcia (g), Bob Weir (g), Bruce Hornsby (p, accord), Vince Welnick (kb), Phil Lesh (b), Bill Kreutzmann (d) and Mickey...
Grateful Dead play in Las Vegas (1992)
May 30, 1992 - Grateful Dead - that is Jerry Garcia (g), Bob Weir (g), Phil Lesh (b), Vince Welnick (kb), Bill Kreutzman (d) & Mickey Hart (d) - will...
John Fogerty has famous backers in Oakland (1989)
May 27, 1989 - John Fogerty has recruited Jerry Garcia (g), Bob Weir(g), Randy Jackson (b), Steve Jordan (d) and Clarence Clemons (s) to back him at "In Concert Against...
Grateful Dead visit Cincinatti (1989)
April 8, 1989 - Grateful Dead - that is Jerry Garcia (g), Bob Weir (g), Brent Mydland (kb), Phil Lesh (b), Bill Kreutzmann (d) and Mickey Hart (d) - play...
Grateful Dead travel to Virginia (1988)
March 26, 1988 - and the day after tomorrow, Grateful Dead - that is Jerry Garcia (g), Bob Weir (g), Brent Mydland (kb), Phil Lesh (b), Bill Kreutzmann (d) and...
Grateful Dead visit Albany, NY (1991)
March 24, 1991 - Grateful Dead - that is Jerry Garcia (g), Bob Weir (g), Vince Welnick (kb), Phil Lesh (b), Bill Kreutzmann (d) and Mickey Hart (d) - will...
The Grateful Dead’s East Coast Tour stops in Landover, MD (1993)
March 16, 1993 - and for three days, Grateful Dead's Spring East Coast Tour" with Jerry Garcia (g), Bob Weir (g), Vince Welnick (kb) and Phil Lesh (b) stops at...
Happy Birthday Phil Lesh
March 15, 1940 - Philip Chapman Lesh simply known as Phil Lesh, bassist and co-founding member of the Grateful Dead, is 83. Happy Birthday, SirTracklist : 1 . w/ Friends...