The musician “succumbed to underlying lung problems” from the cancer he had beaten. He “passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loved ones”.
Bob Weir, guitarist of the legendary American rock band Greateful Deaddied at the age of 78, his family announced. “He passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loved ones, after overcoming cancer with courage, as only Bobby knew how to do. Unfortunately, he succumbed to underlying lung problems», Specifies the press release published on his website and his Instagram account, without specifying either the place or the date of death.
His cancer was diagnosed last July but despite his treatment, he celebrated his 60th career on stage the following month three evenings in a row in his hometown of San Francisco, said the same source.
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«Dead and Company»
«For more than sixty years, Bobby traveled the roads. Guitarist, singer, storyteller and founding member of the Grateful Dead, Bobby will forever be an iconic figure whose unique artistry revolutionized American music“, said his family.
Not very talkative on stage, the psychedelic rock group, which integrates elements of blues, country and jazz, was also adored for its improvisations. “Touch of grey» is his only title to have appeared among the top ten in the American ranking.
The group’s historic singer, Jerry Garcia, died after a concert in 1995. The surviving musicians of the group carried out a farewell tour in 2015 before announcing their return a few weeks later under the name “Dead and Company”.
