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Grateful Dead are the definitive American rock band. And here's why

Grateful Dead’s legacy is like no other in the history of music, and shows no sign of fading away ...
The Boston Globe

Bob Weir, founding member of the legendary band Grateful Dead, dies in California

Bob Weir, rhythm guitarist, vocalist and co-founder of the Grateful Dead, has died at 78, according to a family statement on his website Saturday. He “succumbed to underlying lung issues” after being ...

The Grateful Dead’s New Streaming Service Is the ‘Largest Tape-Transfer Project in Rock History’

The news follows the announcement of several celebrations of the Dead since the death of guitarist Bob Weir. John Mayer, who ...
The New York Times

Steve Kerr on passing of Grateful Dead’s Bob Weir: ‘Sad day, end of an era’

Steve Kerr reflected on the passing of Grateful Dead band member Bob Weir. The rock band was formed in 1965 in the Bay Area, and Weir was a passionate sports fan. Patrick McDermott / Getty Images SAN ...
al.com

Iconic rock band’s founder dead at 78, cause revealed: ‘No final curtain here’

The Grateful Dead’s Bob Weir died at the age of 78. The guitarist’s news was posted in a statement Saturday on social media. View this post on Instagram “It is with profound sadness that we share the ...