American musician; member of the Grateful Dead

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The Other One: The Long, Strange Trip of Bob Weir
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Robert Hall Weir (/wɪər/ WEER; né Parber; October 16, 1947 – January 10, 2026) was an American musician and songwriter best known as a founding member of the Grateful Dead. After the … Wikipedia
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Born Robert Hall Parber
(1947-10-16)October 16, 1947
San Francisco, California, U.S.
Died January 10, 2026(2026-01-10) (aged 78)
Factsheet
Background information
Born Robert Hall Parber
(1947-10-16)October 16, 1947
San Francisco, California, U.S.
Died January 10, 2026(2026-01-10) (aged 78)
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Wikipedia
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Bob Weir - Wikipedia
7 hours ago - Robert Hall Weir (/wɪər/ WEER; né Parber; October 16, 1947 – January 10, 2026) was an American musician and songwriter best known as a founding member of the Grateful Dead. After the group disbanded in 1995, he performed with the Other Ones, later known as the Dead, together with other ...
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Bob Weir
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Bob Weir
It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of Bobby Weir. He transitioned peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, after courageously beating cancer as only Bobby could. Unfortunately, he succumbed to underlying lung issues. For over sixty years, Bobby took to the road.
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Grateful Dead Founding Member Bob Weir Dead at 78
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Bob Weir dead at 78: Grateful Dead founding member and guitarist passes after cancer battle
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CBC News
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Bob Weir, founding member of the Grateful Dead, dies at 78 | CBC News
4 days ago - Veteran rock musician Bob Weir, ​co-founder of ⁠the ‍Grateful ⁠Dead, ​has died at ⁠age 78 after ‍a battle with cancer ⁠from "underlying ​lung ​issues," according ‍to a statement ‍posted ⁠on his verified Instagram account.
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Facebook
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Bobby Weir. 572,471 likes · 1,254 talking about this. Founding member of Grateful Dead, Furthur, RatDog, Dead & Company, and Bobby Weir & Wolf Bros.
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The Guardian
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Bob Weir obituary | Grateful Dead | The Guardian
7 hours ago - Though perhaps not as instantly recognisable as the band’s guru-like lead guitarist Jerry Garcia, Bob Weir, who has died following treatment for cancer, aged 78, was an indispensable pillar of the Grateful Dead as guitarist, singer and songwriter.
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NYTimes
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Bob Weir, Guitarist and Founding Member of The Grateful Dead, Dies at 78 - The New York Times
2 days ago - Bob Weir, the guitarist and songwriter who was a founding member of the Grateful Dead, which rose from jug band origins to become the kings of psychedelic rock, selling millions of records and inspiring a small nation of loyal fans, has died.
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Instagram
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496K Followers, 224 Following, 2,016 Posts - Bobby Weir (@bobweir) on Instagram: "Founding member of @GratefulDead, Furthur, RatDog, @DeadAndCompany, and Bobby Weir & Wolf Bros."
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The Guardian
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Bob Weir was a songwriting powerhouse for the Grateful Dead – and the chief custodian of their legacy | Music | The Guardian
2 days ago - Bob Weir, co-founder of rock group the Grateful Dead, dies at age 78 Bob Weir: a life in pictures Aaron Dessner: ‘Bob Weir remained completely in touch with the Grateful Dead’s wild wonder.
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NYTimes
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Bob Weir Was the Dead’s Invisible Thread - The New York Times
2 days ago - Bob Weir — the Grateful Dead’s rhythm guitarist and one of its songwriters and lead singers — should be celebrated for his riffs and vamps alone.
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The Ringer
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Bob Weir’s One Last Saturday Night - The Ringer
2 days ago - The legendary musician who embodied the spirit (and the silliness) of the Grateful Dead for six decades died at age 78
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Fox News
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Grateful Dead legend Bob Weir dies at age 78 surrounded by family after cancer battle
Bob Weir, co-founder of the Grateful Dead, has died at 78 after battling cancer. The legendary guitarist's family confirmed his peaceful passing.
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NPR
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Bob Weir, guitarist and founding member of the Grateful Dead, has died at 78 : NPR
4 days ago - Bob Weir, guitarist and founding member of the Grateful Dead, has died at 78 For three decades with the Grateful Dead and three more after the group ended following the 1995 death of his bandmate Jerry Garcia, Weir helped build and sustain the ...
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BBC
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Bob Weir, Grateful Dead co-founder, dies aged 78 - BBC News
4 days ago - Bob Weir, the guitarist who co-founded the Grateful Dead, has died aged 78.
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Rolling Stone
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Bob Weir, Grateful Dead Co-Founder and Guitarist, Dead at 78
3 days ago - Bob Weir, the singer-guitarist who co-founded the Grateful Dead and later found success with Dead & Company, has died at age 78.
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NBC News
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Bob Weir, Grateful Dead founding member and a jam band icon, dies at 78
3 days ago - Bob Weir, a founding member of the Grateful Dead whose rhythm guitar work, songwriting and tireless touring helped push traditional American blues and folk music into the modern era, has died, according to a statement posted Saturday to his ...
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Reddit
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r/Music on Reddit: Grateful Dead Founding Member Bob Weir Dead at 78
4 days ago - He transitioned peacefully, surrounded ... issues. For over sixty years, Bobby took to the road. A guitarist, vocalist, storyteller, and founding member of the Grateful Dead....
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Bob Weir
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Bobby – Bob Weir
4 days ago - It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of Bobby Weir. He transitioned peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, after courageously beating cancer as only Bobby could. Unfortunately, he succumbed to underlying lung issues. For over sixty years, Bobby took to the road.
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TMZ
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Grateful Dead Founding Member Bob Weir Dead at 78
3 days ago - Bob Weir -- the guitarist and founding member of the Grateful Dead -- has died ... TMZ has learned.