Bob Weir, Grateful Dead Co-Founder and Rhythm Guitarist, Dead at 78

Bob Weir poses at the red carpet during the 67th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California, U.S., February 2, 2025. REUTERS/Daniel Cole

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.

He was diagnosed with cancer in July and “succumbed to underlying lung issues” surrounded by loved ones, according to the statement...