Thousands of fans celebrate life of legendary Grateful Dead guitarist Bob Weir in San Francisco
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Key Points:
- Thousands gathered at San Francisco’s Civic Center to celebrate the life of Bob Weir, founding member of the Grateful Dead, who died at age 78 last week.
- The event featured speeches by musicians Joan Baez and John Mayer, and included a Tibetan prayer by Buddhist monks, with fans placing roses and notes at an altar.
- Bob Weir joined the Grateful Dead in 1965 and contributed to iconic songs like “Sugar Magnolia” and “One More Saturday Night,” helping shape the band’s unique blend of blues, jazz, country, folk, and psychedelia.
- Fans of all ages attended the celebration, highlighting the enduring legacy of the Deadhead community and the continuation of the band’s music through Dead &
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