Bob Weir

Bob Weir was born on October 16, 1947, in San Francisco, California. He was a guitarist and a founding member of the Grateful Dead, a seminal American rock band known for its eclectic style and influential role in the counterculture movement of the 1960s and beyond. Weir contributed to the band's distinctive sound with his rhythm guitar playing and vocals.

Throughout his career, Weir was associated with the San Francisco music scene and played a significant role in the development of psychedelic rock and jam band genres. He remained active in music until his death on January 10, 2026.