Bob Weir, founding member of the Grateful Dead, dies at 78
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Key Points:
- Bob Weir, founding member of the Grateful Dead, has died at age 78 due to lung complications following a battle with cancer diagnosed in July.
- Weir co-founded the Grateful Dead with Jerry Garcia in 1963, contributing as a guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter on classics like "Sugar Magnolia" and "One More Saturday Night."
- The Grateful Dead, known for their blend of blues, folk, and jazz, became a legendary touring band until Garcia's death in 1995, with subsequent iterations including Dead & Company.
- Weir's family highlighted his impact as a musical and cultural icon who helped build a devoted community and reshaped American music over six decades.
- With Weir's
