Bob Weir
Robert Hall "Bob" Weir (October 16, 1947 – January 10, 2026) was an American singer, songwriter, and guitarist. He is best known for being a member of the band Grateful Dead.
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Robert Hall Weir |
| Born | October 16, 1947 San Francisco, California U.S. |
| Died | January 10, 2026 (aged 78) |
| Genres | Psychedelic rock, rock |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter |
| Instruments | Vocals, guitar, |
| Years active | 1963–2026 |
| Labels | Warner Bros., Arista, Grateful Dead |
| Associated acts | Grateful Dead, Kingfish, Bobby and the Midnites, RatDog, The Other Ones, The Dead, Furthur |
| Website | bobweir |
Weir was born in San Francisco, California. He studied at Menlo Atherton High School.[1]
In the summer of 2025, Weir was diagnosed with cancer. He died from lung problems caused by cancer on January 10, 2026, at the age of 78.[2][3][4][5]
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Bob Weir performing with the Grateful Dead 12/31/76
Weir singing "El Paso" at the Chicago Theater on March 11, 2020
Bob Weir in Washington, D.C., on April 24, 2000
Bob Weir performing with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra on February 18, 2023
Weir in the White House Oval Office on December 8, 2024
Weir onstage in 2007, playing a Modulus G3FH
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References
- ↑ McNally, Dennis. A Long Strange Trip: The Inside History of the Grateful Dead. New York: Broadway Books, 2002. ISBN 0-7679-1185-7
- ↑ Vaziri, Aidin (10 January 2026). "Bob Weir, Grateful Dead co-founder and San Francisco rock pioneer, dies at 78". San Francisco Chronicle. https://www.sfchronicle.com/entertainment/music/article/bob-weir-grateful-dead-obituary-17815186.php. Retrieved 11 January 2026.
- ↑ Gehr, Richard (January 10, 2026). "Bob Weir, Grateful Dead Co-Founder, Dead at 78". Rolling Stone. https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/bob-weir-grateful-dead-dead-obituary-1234810106/. Retrieved January 10, 2026.
- ↑ Bob Weir: Grateful Dead Co-Founder Whose Music Shaped American Rock History (in en-US). The In Daily (2026-01-11). Retrieved 2026-01-11.[dead link]
- ↑ Bob Weir obituary: rhythmic heart of the Grateful Dead. The Times. 11 January 2026. https://www.thetimes.com/uk/obituaries/article/bob-weir-obituary-death-rhythmic-heart-the-grateful-dead-k5zb722tl. Retrieved 11 January 2026.
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