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The Guardian - US
The Guardian - US
Entertainment
Eric Berger

‘The last actual hippie’: musicians pay tribute to Grateful Dead’s Bob Weir

two older men play guitar and drums on stage
Bob Weir and Mickey Hart of Dead & Company and the Grateful Dead perform on 31 January 2025 in Los Angeles, California. Photograph: Amy Sussman/Getty Images

The death of Bob Weir, the Grateful Dead co-founder, rhythm guitarist, vocalist and writer of much of the legendary psychedelic rock band’s songs, drew a chorus of tributes from fellow musicians and fans who described him as a “musical guru” and “the last actual hippie”.

Weir recently survived cancer but died from “underlying lung issues”, according to a statement posted on Saturday on Instagram.

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