Grateful Dead
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.
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.
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Following the January 2026 death of Grateful Dead co-founder and guitarist Bob Weir at age 78, the music world has shared an outpouring of tributes highlighting his kindness, innovative style, and lasting influence. Artists who collaborated with Weir recounted personal stories from his final performances at the band's 60th anniversary shows in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park in August 2025.