Fans in San Francisco pay tribute to Grateful Dead's Bob Weir, who died at age 78
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Key Points:
- Thousands gathered at San Francisco’s Civic Center to honor Bob Weir, the Grateful Dead guitarist who died at 78, with musicians Joan Baez and John Mayer speaking at the event.
- Fans paid tribute by placing roses, lighting candles, and writing notes, expressing gratitude and remembering fellow band members Jerry Garcia and Phil Lesh.
- Weir, a Bay Area native, joined the Grateful Dead in 1965 and contributed to classics like “Sugar Magnolia” and “One More Saturday Night,” helping shape the band’s blend of blues, jazz, country, and psychedelia.
- The Grateful Dead’s legacy continues through Dead & Company, with fans of all ages committed to preserving the music and community spirit that We
