Thousands of people gathered Saturday at San Francisco’s Civic Center to celebrate the life of Bob Weir, the legendary guitarist and founding member of the Grateful Dead who died last week at age 78. Advertisement AdvertisementAdvertisement Advertisement“I’m here to celebrate Bob Weir,” said Ruthie Garcia, who is no relation to Jerry, a fan since 1989. The Bay Area native joined the Grateful Dead — originally the Warlocks — in 1965 in San Francisco at just 17 years old. Audience members during the Celebrating The Life Of Bob Weir event at Civic Center Plaza in San Francisco on Saturday. - Miikka Skaffari/Getty ImagesThe Dead played music that pulled in blues, jazz, country, folk and psychedelia in long improvisational jams.

Source: CNN January 18, 2026 18:40 UTC