About this episode

This episode remembers guitarist Bobby Weir, reflecting on his life and career following his passing.

Following a successful battle against cancer last year, guitarist Bob Weir died January 10th, 2026 due to lung issues. Performing live perhaps more than any rock musician, Bobby's first career was 30 years in The Grateful Dead where he meticulously carved niches of c...

Topics covered

• music
• obituary
• rock history
• Bobby Weir
• The Grateful Dead
• cancer awareness

Keywords

• Bobby Weir
• The Grateful Dead
• cancer
• rock musician
• obituary

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: The Grateful Dead

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