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Bob Weir, Grateful Dead founding member and a jam band icon, dies at 78

Bob Weir, Grateful Dead founding member and a jam band icon, dies at 78

Weir had been diagnosed with cancer in July and beat it, but "succumbed to underlying lung issues," according to a statement on his website.

www.nbcnews.com

Bob Weir: 11 Essential Songs

Bob Weir: 11 Essential Songs

The Grateful Dead co-founder, who has died at 78, grounded their farthest-reaching explorations and kept the band's flame alive

www.yahoo.com

 

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Bob Weir, Grateful Dead founding member and a jam band icon, dies at 78

Bob Weir, Grateful Dead founding member and a jam band icon, dies at 78

Weir had been diagnosed with cancer in July and beat it, but "succumbed to underlying lung issues," according to a statement on his website.

www.nbcnews.com

Bob Weir: 11 Essential Songs

Bob Weir: 11 Essential Songs

The Grateful Dead co-founder, who has died at 78, grounded their farthest-reaching explorations and kept the band's flame alive

www.yahoo.com

I was lucky to see Bobby open for Willie Nelson two years ago. Bobby had a full horn section.