Bob Weir Looks Back
For our 40th anniversary issue, Weir talks about the house at 710 Ashbury, protesting the Vietnam War, and Rolling Stone's impact those iconic moments
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Bob Weir’s Guitar Playing Was Even More Radical Than You Think
Weir dedicated himself to finding something new in every song, every night. In doing so, he brought joy and magic to crowds and collaborators alike
Why My Love for Dead & Company Transcends the Grateful Dead
With the passing of his client, lifelong Deadhead and Weir's manager Kraig Fox reflects on four decades of tape trading, transcendence, and change
Warren Haynes Remembers Bob Weir: ‘His Message Was Always There’
The guitarist, who toured with Weir in the Dead offshoot, says he was "the missing link" to the Grateful Dead's music
Sombr Covrs Phoebe Bridgrs
Some are speculating that we might be getting a new Phoebe Bridgers album in 2026. In the nearly three years since she last released new music (by way of her band boygenius ), we've witnessed the meteoric and mildly controversial rise of sombr, the viral New York pop star who
Sammy Hagar on His Unlikely Friendship With Bob Weir: ‘Always the Elder, the Wise Old Soul’
The former Van Halen singer and the Dead co-founder shared the stage numerous times, including at Nashville's Ryman in 2022
Grateful Dead Archivist Remembers Bob Weir: ‘A Guitar Player Unlike Any Other’
"Bobby was also the unabashed rock star in the Grateful Dead," David Lemieux writes of Weir following his death at the age of 78
Excessive Force Reunite For First Show In 30 Years At FYA Fest 2026
The straight-edge metallic hardcore band Excessive Force were based in Orange County for a few years in the mid-'90s before frontman Dan Gump went on to record with Decontaminate, then leave the scene altogether. At the time of their sole album release, 1995's In Your Blood ,
Jenny Lewis Celebrated Her 50th Birthday by Marrying Her Dog
Singer and cockapoo Bobby Rhubarb, the inspiration for "Puppy and a Truck," tied the knot at a birthday party/wedding reception last week
Remembering Our Last Conversation With Bob Weir
A year before his death, the Grateful Dead legend shared some of his humble wisdom
Lucy Dacus & Chappell Roan Cover The Magnetic Fields At Artists For Aid Benefit
Last night the third iteration of Mustafa's Artists For Aid benefit concert series went down at Los Angeles' Shrine Ballroom, with proceeds supporting relief efforts in Palestine and Sudan. The event was hosted by Bella Hadid and Pedro Pascal, and featured sets from Clairo (her
See Lucy Dacus and Chappell Roan Cover ‘The Book of Love’ at Artists for Aid Benefit Concert
Singers team up for one of the Magnetic Fields' 69 Love Songs at show to raise money for relief efforts in Sudan and Palestine
Billy Strings Pays Tribute to Bob Weir: ‘Heaven’s Choir Just Gained a Beautiful New Voice’
"I’ve never knew a person so in tune with the cosmos. Who was so mystical and smart and mysterious, alluring and radiant," Strings writes of his friend and Grateful Dead guitarist following news of his death
Trey Anastasio Remembers ‘Sweet, Kind, Gentle Friend’ Bob Weir
"I learned so much from him," Phish frontman writes. "Thank you for all the gifts you brought into the world, and for all the love you gave to so many of us"
Bob Weir: A Life in Photos
Bob Weir, the singer, songwriter, guitarist and co-founder of the Grateful Dead, died today at age 78. Weir helped shape the Dead’s 60-year legacy as the leaders of psych-rock, and became known as a restless musician who toured solo and with several side bands well into his
Bob Weir: 11 Essential Songs
The Grateful Dead co-founder, who has died at 78, grounded their farthest-reaching explorations and kept the band's flame alive