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.

Bob Weir, one of the founding members of the Grateful Dead, died Saturday at the age of 78. The legendary guitarist "succumbed to underlying lung issues," according to a statement posted on his social media and website. The statement said that Weir had been diagnosed with cancer in the summer.

Photo by Dino Perrucci Last night, Joe Russo's Almost Dead continued to honor Bob Weir during the second concert of their annual three-show January stand

The loss of Bob Weir has prompted an outpouring of reflection across the entertainment world, with John Scher sharing

The drummer and vocalist for the jam band Eggy pays tribute to the Grateful Dead icon who died on Jan. 10. Just before my band took the stage at the State Theatre in Portland, Maine, on Jan. 10, a friend walked into our green room with a stunned look on his face. “Bobby died,” he said. No one had to question “ Bobby who? ” Everyone knew.