For the last thirty years, the same length of time the original Grateful Dead existed, Bob Weir did his part to preserve the band’s remarkable catalog through live performances. In recent weeks, much prose has been dedicated to Bob Weir’s life and legacy. During those early days, Bob Weir was a committed weed smoker, according to GD drummer Bill Kreutzmann. One of the interview subjects for this article was David Gans, creator of the syndicated radio program The Grateful Dead Hour and a longtime host on SiriusXM’s Grateful Dead Channel. He also regularly teaches a college course on the Grateful Dead through Stanford University Continuing Studies.

Source: Huffington Post March 03, 2026 14:36 UTC