Ken Kesey’s ‘Furthur’ bus returns to San Francisco after 60 years for new Grateful Dead exhibit Formed in 1965, the Grateful Dead is synonymous with San Francisco and its counterculture The Independent UK · Sep 4
Quote of the Day by Jerry Garcia: ‘Live life expecting the worst, hoping for the best, and…’ - Why a balanced mindset can help you navigate uncertainty Jerry Garcia's poignant quote encapsulates a well-rounded strategy for confronting life’s trials. It advocates a proactive stance towards challenges while nurturing a positive attitude. This principle skillfully addresses both mundane obstacles and grand ambitions. Celebrated as a symbol of the Grateful Dead, Garcia exemplified this belief through his musical journey,… The Economic Times · Aug 21
"Jerry Garcia on a StairMaster! I'll never forget it!" Bruce Hornsby on his unique musical life, and why new album Indigo Park gives him the chills Bruce Hornsby could easily just rest on his laurels, but with his new album Indigo Park exploring memory and aging, he’s still forging ahead, adding fresh twists to his classic sound Louder · Jul 9
It’s time to revisit the Grateful Dead Brief letters: Songs for our times | Italian emperors | Running through nettles | Tree loss | Tram destination The Guardian - UK · Jun 23
Clive Davis helped launch or shape the careers of these music stars, across genres and decades The legendary music executive Clive Davis, who has died at age 94, was known for deep, trusting relationships with the musicians he represented The Independent UK · Jun 23
“The graphic was designed by artist John Taylor Dismukes, who did a lot of famous album-cover artwork for the Grateful Dead and other big bands”: George Lynch on his custom ESP that’s too valuable to leave the house Mr Scary on how his heart melts for the 1990 ESP Custom Haji/Wicked Sensation from the cover of Guitar World's November 1990 issue Guitar World · May 20
“I couldn’t believe it. When I was 15, I would skip school, take the bus into the city, and see the Grateful Dead at the Fillmore East”: Al Di Meola becomes the latest guitarist to play Jerry Garcia's “Tiger” on stage Since going under the hammer for $11.56 million at the Jim Irsay auction, “Tiger” has also appeared on stage with Derek Trucks Guitar World · May 5
“There is not another guitarist in the world who plays like him. As raw as John Lee Hooker and sophisticated as Andrés Segovia from one phrase to another”: The life and times of Grateful Dead icon Bob Weir We salute the Grateful Dead original, who – in the last 30 years of his life – stepped out from Jerry Garcia’s considerable shadow to emerge as a guitar hero in his own right Guitar World · Mar 30
“These items represent fifty years of memories and experiences with the Grateful Dead”: Following the record-breaking sale of Jerry Garcia’s “Tiger,” more Grateful Dead and Garcia guitar gear is coming up for auction More than 300 pieces from the inner circle of the Grateful Dead and Jerry Garcia are currently up for grabs – including Garcia’s studio‑ and video‑played pre‑war Gibson Super 400N Guitar World · Mar 27
“Bobby was completely allergic to compliments… I loved that about him. Mostly, he just loved playing”: The life and legacy of Grateful Dead icon Bob Weir Remembering the Grateful Dead co-founder, songwriter and rhythm guitarist, andlegend of the San Franciscan psychedelic scene Guitar World · Feb 23
“Classical guitarists are at war with the guitar. They want to be part of the greater tradition like violin and piano. They want it to be more than it is”: How classical-schooled Derek Gripper rehabilitated himself with 21-string West African technique The South African musician spent a decade translating the centuries-old repertoire of the West African kora. He emerged with his a unique sound that isn’t restricted to the grid of the staff or the notes on a page Guitar World · Feb 16
“I did tours sleeping in a tent to save money. I asked this family if I could pitch up in their garden. That helped me get my first P-Bass”: Rock ’n’ roll's ‘Forrest Gump’Leo Lyons shares the story of Ten Years After and their iconic Woodstock set The Ten Years After bassist survived Hamburg’s Star-Club, sparked the blues boom, achieved immortality at Woodstock – and is still going strong at 82. “Music,” he says, “it’s a drug…” Guitar World · Feb 16
The five most noteworthy MLS kits of 2026: Tie-dye, Tina Turner and more The Grateful Dead and some other interesting influences define the best and worst of this year’s crop of tops The Guardian - US · Feb 11
"When Robert Plant introduced me I achieved closure. I had my song back for the first time since 1961." How Bonnie Dobson's post-apocalyptic first song finally found its way home via the Grateful Dead, Nazareth, Jeff Beck, the Allman Brothers and more For over three decades, Morning Dew's authorship was in dispute, but its author wasn't afraid to call out the injustice Louder · Feb 4
Sports Illustrated · Jan 28 Inside Grateful Dead Legend Bob Weir’s Bay Area Flag Football Dynasty The famed musician also possessed an immense football acumen, which he displayed on the gridiron not far from the stadium that will host Super Bowl LX.
Guitar World · Jan 19 “Bob took a chance on me. He staked his entire reputation”: John Mayer pays emotional tribute to Bob Weir at public memorial Mayer paid homage to his Dead & Company bandmate during a public service over the weekend
The Independent UK · Jan 18 Thousands gather in San Francisco to celebrate Grateful Dead guitarist Bob Weir’s life Joan Baez and John Mayer spoke on a makeshift stage in front of the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium after four Buddhist monks opened the event with a prayer
MusicRadar · Jan 15 “The band has to get from 10/4 to 4/4 to 7/4 to 4/4 to 10/4. This all happens spontaneously and without prior discussion”: The Grateful Dead's Bob Weir in five songs (and a jam) Bob Weir was not an obvious candidate for one of the biggest rock stars in the world, but as the most visible steward of the Dead's legacy, that’s what he became
Guitar World · Jan 13 “We play three to four hours a night or more. I study in real time, 100 gigs a year. That's a great deal of practice”: Bob Weir's 6 principles of rhythm guitar Often overlooked in guitar circles when compared to Grateful Dead bandmate Jerry Garcia, Weir was a brilliant rhythm player who blended jazz, folk, country, blues, and rockabilly influences into a style that any guitarist would do well to study
The Conversation · Jan 12 Bob Weir: the Grateful Dead co-founder reinvented rhythm guitar and the art of the jam Bob Weir, co-founder of the Grateful Dead, has died aged 78. His family announced the death on Instagram on Saturday, telling fans that he “transitioned peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, after courageously beating cancer as only Bobby could. Unfortunately, he succumbed to underlying lung issues”.
The Guardian - UK · Jan 12 Truckin’ on: Bob Weir of the Grateful Dead’s 10 best recordings From 46-minute jams to MTV video hits, here are the freedom-loving Dead guitarist and singer’s finest songs about ‘rainbows of sound’ and ‘enjoying the ride’
BANG Premier · Jan 12 Grateful Dead drummer Mickey Hart mourns 'little brother' Bob Weir Grateful Dead drummer Mickey Hart is mourning the loss of his "little brother" Bob Weir revealing he's been left devastated by the guitarist's death.
The Guardian - US · Jan 11 ‘The last actual hippie’: musicians pay tribute to Grateful Dead’s Bob Weir Stars from Bob Dylan to Brandi Carlile remember rock band co-founder as ‘beautiful human’ after his death at 78
The Guardian - UK · Jan 11 Bob Weir obituary One of the founding members of the Grateful Dead, brilliant guitarist and writer of many of the group’s key songs
The Guardian - UK · Jan 11 Bob Weir was a songwriting powerhouse for the Grateful Dead – and the chief custodian of their legacy ‘The Kid’s jazz-influenced rhythm guitar made him utterly integral to the Dead and his later collaborations solidified the band’s influence over latter-day alt-rock