Thousands of fans, friends, and family converged on San Francisco’s Civic Center on Saturday to pay tribute to Bob Weir, the revered guitarist and co-founder of the legendary Grateful Dead, who passed away last week at the age of 78.
The public memorial saw an eclectic gathering, from music icons Joan Baez and John Mayer speaking on a makeshift stage, to a spiritual opening by four Buddhist monks offering a prayer in Tibetan. Mourners laid long-stemmed red roses at an altar adorned with photographs and candles, penning heartfelt notes expressing their love and gratitude for his musical journey.
