Bob Weir was a songwriting powerhouse for the Grateful Dead – and the chief custodian of their legacy
- Posted on January 11, 2026
- By The Guardian
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Bob Weir was a songwriting powerhouse for the Grateful Dead – and the chief custodian of their legacy

‘The Kid’s jazz-influenced rhythm guitar made him utterly integral to the Dead and his later collaborations solidified the band’s influence over latter-day alt-rock