Bob Weir
John Mayer pays tribute to Bob Weir at San Francisco memorial
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Thousands gathered in San Francisco on January 17, 2026, to celebrate the life of Grateful Dead co-founder Bob Weir, who died earlier that month at age 78. John Mayer, Weir's bandmate in Dead & Company, delivered a moving eulogy and performed a cover of the Grateful Dead's 'Ripple.' The event featured tributes from family, friends, and fellow musicians, emphasizing Weir's lasting impact on music and community.
Following the death of Grateful Dead co-founder Bob Weir, John Mayer has launched a weekly SiriusXM series called Grateful Dead Listening Party. Airing Sundays at 9 p.m. ET on the Life with John Mayer channel and debuting March 8, the two-hour episodes feature Mayer's favorite Grateful Dead and Dead & Company tracks with his commentary, aiming to unite grieving fans.
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The Grateful Dead's music catalog experienced a 53 percent increase in streaming following the death of co-founder Bob Weir at age 78. Fans turned to classics like "Ripple" and "Friend of the Devil" in the days after the news broke. Tributes from bandmates and family highlighted Weir's enduring legacy in the counterculture scene.