Legendary Grateful Dead guitarist Bob Weir has left an indelible mark on the music world, inspiring countless fans and fellow musicians alike with his irrepressible energy and creativity. Tributes poured in from around the globe following the news of his passing, as friends, peers, and admirers shared memories of their time with him.
For Bruce Hornsby, who collaborated with Weir on new music in 2025, Bobby was more than just a musical partner – he was a dear friend. "He was always a warm, jovial presence, but with a mischievous look in his eye," Hornsby recalled, adding that their time together was "magical" and that the song they co-wrote will stand as their final collaboration.
Television personality Andy Cohen, a longtime Deadhead, remembered Weir as "impossibly beautiful and wildly fiery, intense and passionate." Cohen, who interviewed Weir on his show Watch What Happens Live several times, praised Weir's ability to put Jerry Garcia's passing in a graceful way, saying that it felt like he was "checkin' out."
Don Felder of the Eagles shared a heartfelt photo of himself with Weir, praising his musicianship and stating that Weir's voice on "Rock You" from Felder's solo album American Rock 'n' Roll still gives him chills. Don Was, who has played with Weir in the Wolf Bros for seven years, described their collaboration as "one of the most meaningful and rewarding experiences of my life." Weir taught Was how to approach music with fearlessness and unbridled soul.
Margo Price called Weir a "sage" – a profoundly wise musical guru who taught her so much about songs, art, melody, meditation, and being in the moment. Micah Nelson wrote that Weir was like an imaginary character from ancient cartoons, both fictional and hyper-real, with ageless qualities that belied his youthful energy.
The outpouring of tributes continued as Les Claypool of Primus remembered Weir as "one of the nicest humans I've ever met in the music world." Michael Franti shared a story about their first meeting at a Peace Concert after 9/11, and how Weir was like a kid in a candy store playing with an eclectic crew.
Governor Gavin Newsom, California Governor, remembered Weir as "a true son of California" who helped create the soundtrack of a generation. Nancy Wilson said that without Weir's presence, the world would be a "sadder place," adding that his good vibrations will never end.
Billy Corgan ended with the phrase "God Bless Bob Weir." In Las Vegas, the Sphere – which hosted Dead & Company residencies in recent years – paid tribute to Weir on its exterior following news of his death.
For Bruce Hornsby, who collaborated with Weir on new music in 2025, Bobby was more than just a musical partner – he was a dear friend. "He was always a warm, jovial presence, but with a mischievous look in his eye," Hornsby recalled, adding that their time together was "magical" and that the song they co-wrote will stand as their final collaboration.
Television personality Andy Cohen, a longtime Deadhead, remembered Weir as "impossibly beautiful and wildly fiery, intense and passionate." Cohen, who interviewed Weir on his show Watch What Happens Live several times, praised Weir's ability to put Jerry Garcia's passing in a graceful way, saying that it felt like he was "checkin' out."
Don Felder of the Eagles shared a heartfelt photo of himself with Weir, praising his musicianship and stating that Weir's voice on "Rock You" from Felder's solo album American Rock 'n' Roll still gives him chills. Don Was, who has played with Weir in the Wolf Bros for seven years, described their collaboration as "one of the most meaningful and rewarding experiences of my life." Weir taught Was how to approach music with fearlessness and unbridled soul.
Margo Price called Weir a "sage" – a profoundly wise musical guru who taught her so much about songs, art, melody, meditation, and being in the moment. Micah Nelson wrote that Weir was like an imaginary character from ancient cartoons, both fictional and hyper-real, with ageless qualities that belied his youthful energy.
The outpouring of tributes continued as Les Claypool of Primus remembered Weir as "one of the nicest humans I've ever met in the music world." Michael Franti shared a story about their first meeting at a Peace Concert after 9/11, and how Weir was like a kid in a candy store playing with an eclectic crew.
Governor Gavin Newsom, California Governor, remembered Weir as "a true son of California" who helped create the soundtrack of a generation. Nancy Wilson said that without Weir's presence, the world would be a "sadder place," adding that his good vibrations will never end.
Billy Corgan ended with the phrase "God Bless Bob Weir." In Las Vegas, the Sphere – which hosted Dead & Company residencies in recent years – paid tribute to Weir on its exterior following news of his death.
about Bob Weir's passing. He was truly a musical genius and his energy is gonna be hard to replace 
. I loved how he collaborated with so many artists, it was like he had this infectious positive vibe that brought people together 
. I mean, who else could make Jerry Garcia sound as good as they did on "Rock You"? 
Don Felder's story about Weir's voice still giving him chills is wild 
. It's great to see so many tributes pouring in from around the world 
. Bob Weir may be gone, but his music and legacy will keep inspiring us for years to come 
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, you know? He had this energy that just drew people in and made them want to be part of the music scene too! 
It's crazy. Bruce Hornsby says their time together was "magical" 
, and Andy Cohen just called him "impossibly beautiful"... okay, Bobby, you were definitely a legend in my book too 
. Don Felder said his voice still gives him chills after all these years... talk about lasting impact 
! And I love how Margo Price is calling him a "sage" - like, he was this wise musical guru who taught everyone so much about music and life 
. Les Claypool's comment just made me smile too - "one of the nicest humans I've ever met"... that's what we're gonna miss most, right? 
Just saw all these eulogies and I'm over here thinking... dude was having way too much fun 
. All these super nice things are coming out but honestly, Bob Weir was just a rockstar who didn't take himself seriously 
. Remember when everyone's all "Bob Weir is the epitome of warmth and kindness"? Nah, I bet there were times he showed up late to gigs or broke some equipment 
. Anyway, his legacy lives on in all these beautiful tributes... now can we get back to my favorite Dead song without feeling too nostalgic? 
); it's about the impact he had on so many people's lives. As Nancy Wilson said, without Bob Weir's presence, the world would be a sadder place... and I couldn't agree more 
Bob Weir's passing is a huge loss for music fans worldwide 
I remember reading about how he'd play these epic shows that would make everyone feel like they were part of something special 
From what I've gathered, he had an incredible network of friends and collaborators who loved him for who he was. It's heartwarming to see so many tributes from musicians across the globe 
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. Bruce Hornsby and Andy Cohen had such great things to say about him - it sounds like he was more than just a musician, but a true artist 
. Don Felder and Margo Price are right, we'll miss his unique voice and soul 
. The stories about Weir's collaborations and how he impacted people's lives are truly inspiring 
It's a shame that we lost Bob Weir, but the outpouring of tributes from fellow musicians and fans is just amazing 
) had such a profound impact on the world? His energy and creativity are definitely going to be missed 
... Bob Weir was an icon for so many people and it's crazy that he's gone 
... Bruce Hornsby's description of Weir as "magically warm" is perfect 
... and Margo Price calling him a "sage" just gives me chills