{"id":406638,"date":"2026-01-11T17:26:12","date_gmt":"2026-01-11T17:26:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/406638\/"},"modified":"2026-01-11T17:26:12","modified_gmt":"2026-01-11T17:26:12","slug":"celebrities-react-to-grateful-dead-mucisians-death","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/406638\/","title":{"rendered":"Celebrities React to Grateful Dead Mucisian’s Death"},"content":{"rendered":"

\n\tWith the Grateful Dead, Bob Weir<\/a> helped the world appreciate rock & roll in a new way, writing songs that breathed new life onstage as the group jammed. Together, they engineered a lifestyle centered around a true freedom of spirit. Along the way, Weir made friends and attracted admirers both within the music world and outside of it. Since news of Weir\u2019s death<\/a> broke on Saturday, tributes have been pouring in from around the world.<\/p>\n

\n\tTV personality Andy Cohen fell in love with the Dead in the Eighties and attended his first concert by the band in Wisconsin. \u201cBob Weir wasn\u2019t The Other One, he was That Guy,\u201d Cohen wrote on Instagram<\/a>. \u201cHe was impossibly beautiful and wildly fiery, intense and passionate.\u201d In his tribute, Cohen thanked Weir for appearing on his talk show, Watch What Happens Live. \u201cHe came on WWHL a few times and when he talked about Jerry\u2019s passing he referred to it as \u2018checkin\u2019 out,’\u201d he wrote. \u201cThat felt so graceful a way to put it, and a testament to the fluidity of all us in this world.\u201d<\/p>\n

\n\tBob Dylan simply shared a photo of himself and the Dead:<\/p>\n

\n\tDon Felder, the former Eagles lead guitarist, posted a photo of himself with Weir<\/a>. \u201cI first saw Bob at Woodstock with the Grateful Dead and was blown away by that whole band, and the musicianship,\u201d he wrote. \u201cI feel so blessed to have been able to have him sing on \u2018Rock You\u2019 from [Felder\u2019s solo album] American Rock \u2018n\u2019 Roll. Until we meet again, amigo.\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u201d<\/p>\n

\n\tDon Was, who has played with Weir in the Wolf Bros for the past seven years, called the collaboration <\/a>\u201cone of the most meaningful and rewarding experiences of my life.\u201d <\/p>\n

\n\t\u201cNight after night, he taught us how to approach music with fearlessness and unbridled soul \u2013 pushing us beyond what we thought was musically possible. Every show was a transcendent adventure into the unknown. Every note he played and every word he sang was designed to bring comfort and joy to our audiences,\u201d he continued. \u201cThe music he helped create over the last 60 years will continue to be felt for generations. As he sang in one of my favorite Dead songs: the music will never stop.\u201d<\/p>\n

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\n\tMargo Price wrote, \u201cBob was a sage- a profoundly wise, musical guru who taught me so much about songs, art, melody, meditation and being in the moment.\u201d<\/p>\n

\n\t\u201cBobby to me was like an imaginary character from some ancient cartoon, both fictional and hyper-real, a mystical song wizard, chiseled into reality rock\u2026. ageless, like clouds or music or mountains\u2026,\u201d wrote Micah Nelson<\/a>. \u201ci learned a lot about music by playing along to Grateful Dead records, studying his unique rhythm playing\u2026 It was always a memorable experience whenever he would pop in to jam\u2026.Here we are nerding out about something (music probably) backstage at the Fillmore West a couple years ago before one of those jams.. we will all miss yu, Bob\u2026 seeya up the road\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n

\n\tPrimus\u2019 Les Claypool called Weir, \u201cone of the nicest humans Ive ever met in the music world.\u201d <\/p>\n

\n\t\u201cWe lost a champion today. Bob Weir, one of the nicest humans Ive ever met in the music world. A legend on many levels,\u201d he wrote.<\/p>\n

\n\tIn a lengthy statement, Michael Franti looked back on their close friendship, saying, \u201cWe shared the stage many times and he was always eager, wildly curious, and ready to try anything.\u201d<\/p>\n

\n\t\u201cThe first time we played together was at a Peace Concert my team put on after the events of 9 11. We were joined by Flea on bass and Woody Harrelson on vocals. Bobby looked like a kid in a candy store playing with such a wonderfully odd crew. I could not believe that a true giant in music made time to stand in a park with a few hundred people and help us send a musical message of peace,\u201d he continued. \u201cIn recent years I loved watching his fitness reels and his dedication to becoming his strongest self. He was hilarious, caring, wildly creative, and a true genius all at once. I am blessed for the time we shared and for all the beauty he brought into this world.\u201d<\/p>\n

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\n\tHe concluded: \u201cGrowing up in the Bay Area, Bobby was such an icon and ever present figure. It\u2019s hard to think of him not being there. Rest in love Bobby. I will miss you.\u201d<\/p>\n

\n\tSean Ono Lennon posted a photo of himself with Weir<\/a> playing music. \u201cIt was a great pleasure and a privilege to know you, brother,\u201d he wrote.<\/p>\n

\n\tSonic Youth\u2019s Lee Ranaldo shared lyrics<\/a> from the Grateful Dead\u2019s hit \u201cSugar Magnolia,\u201d writing, \u201cwalking in the tall trees\/going where the wind goes\/blooming like a red rose\/all caught up in sunlight.\u201d He ended his message with, \u201cThank you, Bob,\u201d and a red rose emoji. <\/p>\n

\n\tCalifornia Governor Gavin Newson wrote on social media, \u201cBob Weir was a true son of California who helped create the soundtrack of a generation. He was \u2014 and will always be \u2014 a king of psychedelic rock. Bob will be deeply missed, and his music will forever live on.\u201d<\/p>\n

Bob Weir was a true son of California who helped create the soundtrack of a generation.<\/p>\n

He was \u2014 and will always be \u2014 a king of psychedelic rock. Bob will be deeply missed, and his music will forever live on. pic.twitter.com\/Bkt0EPSDUl<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Governor Gavin Newsom (@CAgovernor) January 11, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

\n\tNancy Wilson said the world would be a \u201csadder place\u201d without Weir, adding, \u201cHe spread a life time of magic around and always had that twinkle of good nature in his eyes. His good vibrations will never end. He gave such a gift to us all. Light all the candles and listen to the songs. One angel among us has sadly gone.\u201d<\/p>\n

\n\t\u201cGod Bless Bob Weir,\u201d wrote Billy Corgan<\/a>. <\/p>\n

\n\tSlash posted a photo of Weir with his leg in the air and included a broken-hearted emoji. <\/p>\n

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\n\tLas Vegas\u2019 Sphere, which hosted Dead & Company residencies in recent years, paid tribute to the guitarist on their exterior following news of Weir\u2019s death:<\/p>\n

\n\tWeir\u2019s family confirmed the musician\u2019s death on Saturday. He was 78. \u201cIt is with profound sadness that we share the passing of Bobby Weir<\/a>,\u201d the statement began; a date of death was not immediately available. \u201cHe transitioned peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, after courageously beating cancer as only Bobby could. Unfortunately, he succumbed to underlying lung issues.\u201d <\/p>\n