'There will be no stopping': Ahead of Saratoga Springs Make-A-Wish gala performance, Dead & Company’s Oteil Burbridge opens up about Bob Weir’s passing, future of Grateful Dead music
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Key Points:
- Oteil Burbridge, longtime bassist and vocalist for Dead & Company and former Allman Brothers Band member, reflects on the recent death of Grateful Dead founding member Bob Weir, describing it as a profound loss for the music community and himself personally.
- Burbridge highlights Weir’s deep commitment to music, his philosophical approach to life and death, and the unique communal spirit that defines the Grateful Dead and its offshoots, emphasizing the importance of living fully in the present moment.
- He shares anecdotes about performing with Weir, including their innovative shows at the Sphere in Las Vegas, and reflects on the emotional and spiritual significance of their last performances together, especially the Grateful Dead 60th anniversary shows.
- Burbridge expresses uncertainty
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