San Francisco pays tribute to Grateful Dead's Bob Weir
Digest more
Joan Baez was also on stage, performing “ Ripple ” with Mayer, the Weir family, and Grateful Dead drummer Mickey Hart. Mayer shouted out “the countless musicians who have shared a stage with Bobby.” Those musicians include Brandi Carlile,
Jon Mayer, who stepped into Garcia’s shoes as the lead guitarist and Weir’s right hand in 2015, took the stage in a black suit and dark sunglasses to play “Ripple” – one of many songs for which Weir took over singing duties after Garcia’s passing.
Grahame Lesh hosts "Unbroken Chain," a tribute event to Phil Lesh and Bob Weir, at The Fillmore with tickets available since January 16. Proceeds go to Canal Alliance.
George Kittle had a touching tribute for the late Grateful Dead founder Bob Weir after his death before the Eagles game.