Bob Weir, guitarist, singer and founding member of the Grateful Dead, has died at age 78. Weir's death was announced Saturday in a statement on his Instagram page. “It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of Bobby Weir,” the statement said. “He transitioned peacefully, surrounded by loved…

Weir was a fixture in the psychedelic rock group and its various spin-offs over 60 years.

Weir was a fixture in the psychedelic rock group and its various spin-offs over 60 years.

Weir was a fixture in the psychedelic rock group and its various spin-offs over 60 years.

Bob Weir, guitarist, singer and founding member of the Grateful Dead, has died at 78.

Jan. 10 (UPI) -- Grateful Dead founding member and guitarist Bob Weir died from natural causes while surrounded by loved ones, his daughter, Chloe Weir announced on Saturday.

Veteran rock musician Bob Weir, the Grateful Dead's rhythm guitarist who helped guide the legendary jam band through decades of change and success,...

Veteran rock ‌musician Bob Weir, the Grateful Dead’s rhythm guitarist who helped guide the legendary jam band through decades of change and ‌success, has died at age 78, according to a statement posted to his verified Instagram account today.

In a statement shared by Chloe Weir, the family confirmed that the legendary musician “transitioned peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, after courageously beating cancer as only Bobby could...

Jan 10 - Veteran rock musician Bob Weir, the Grateful Dead's rhythm guitarist who helped guide the legendary psychedelic jam band through decades of change and success, has died at age 78, his family said in a statement on Saturday. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Weir joined the Grateful Dead, originally known as the Warlocks, in San Francisco in 1965 when he was 17 years old.

Weir had been diagnosed with cancer in July and beat it, but "succumbed to underlying lung issues," a statement said.

His songwriting and rhythm guitar playing helped shape the San Francisco band’s sound as it emerged to become an American institution.

His songwriting and rhythm guitar playing helped shape the San Francisco band’s sound as it became an American institution.

Grateful Dead co-founder Bob Weir dies at 78 following lung problems and a cancer battle. His 60-year musical journey reshaped American rock music.

Grateful Dead co-founder Bob Weir dies at 78 following lung problems and a cancer battle. His 60-year musical journey reshaped American rock music.

Famed Grateful Dead founder Bob Weir has died. He was 78.

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