DrewOrtman avatar@DrewOrtman7d'There will be no stopping': Ahead of Saratoga Springs Make-A-Wish gala performance, Dead & Company’s Oteil Burbridge opens up about Bob Weir’s passing, future of Grateful Dead music | WAMCIn an interview with WAMC, Dead & Company’s Oteil Burbridge discusses the impact of Bob Weir’s passing on the band, the philosophy of the Grateful Dead, and his upcoming performance at the Make-A-Wish gala in Saratoga Springs.
DrewOrtman avatar@DrewOrtman7dWatch Bob Weir Perform ‘Touch of Grey’ with Dead and Co. at His Final Live AppearanceWatch Bob Weir Perform ‘Touch of Grey’ with Dead and Co. at His Final Live Appearance. The Grateful Dead's 60th anniversary shows in August 2025 marked Bob Weir's final live performance, where he courageously battled cancer and succumbed to underlying lung issues. The emotional concert in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park featured special guests and ended with a nearly eight-minute rendition of 'Touch of Grey'.
DrewOrtman avatar@DrewOrtman7dJohn Mayer delivers tearful eulogy for late Grateful Dead co-founder Bob Weir: ‘You changed my life’John Mayer delivered a heartfelt eulogy for Grateful Dead co-founder Bob Weir during a public memorial in San Francisco. Mayer, who shared a close bond with Weir, remembered him as a 'countercultural icon' and 'maestro,' highlighting their shared passion for music and the impact Weir had on his life. The emotional tribute included a rendition of the Grateful Dead classic 'Ripple'.
