Bob Weir
Bob Weir | |
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 Weir performing in 2009 | |
| 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 |
| Website | bobweir |
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.
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]
References
[change | change source]- ↑ 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. Retrieved 11 January 2026.
- ↑ Gehr, Richard (January 10, 2026). "Bob Weir, Grateful Dead Co-Founder, Dead at 78". Rolling Stone. Retrieved January 10, 2026.
- ↑ "Bob Weir: Grateful Dead Co-Founder Whose Music Shaped American Rock History". The In Daily. 2026-01-11. Retrieved 2026-01-11.
- ↑ "Bob Weir obituary: rhythmic heart of the Grateful Dead". The Times. 11 January 2026. Retrieved 11 January 2026.
Other websites
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Media related to Bob Weir at Wikimedia Commons
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