Thousands gather to honor Grateful Dead’s Bobby Weir

In a crowd filled with tie dye and flowers, thousands gathered Saturday under the bright blue Bay Area sky clapping, playing tambourine and chanting “you know my love will not fade away” to honor the late Grateful Dead guitarist and vocalist Bob Weir.

The memorial event, dubbed “Homecoming,” brought together fans, friends, family members and dignitaries to honor the artist, and highlight his legacy as a musician who built community with his art and hoped to make the world a better place.