music
January 11, 2026
‘The last actual hippie’: musicians pay tribute to the Grateful Dead’s Bob Weir
Stars from Bob Dylan to Brandi Carlile remember rock band co-founder as ‘beautiful human’ after his death at 78
TL;DR
- Bob Weir, Grateful Dead co-founder, rhythm guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter, has died.
- His death was attributed to "underlying lung issues" after he recently survived cancer.
- Musicians and fans have paid tribute, describing him as a "musical guru" and "the last actual hippie."
- Tributes came from Trey Anastasio, Andy Cohen, Margo Price, Billy Strings, Maggie Rogers, Brandi Carlile, Bob Dylan, and Ron Carter.
- Weir's collaborators noted his humility, kindness, and his role in fostering community and connection in music.
- He played with Dead & Company featuring John Mayer and collaborated with many younger artists.
- Weir's death follows that of Grateful Dead bassist Phil Lesh about a year prior.
- Surviving original Grateful Dead members are Bill Kreutzmann and Mickey Hart.
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