Piece in the Guardian

https://www.theguardian.com/music/2026/jan/11/bob-weir-was-a-songwriting-powerhouse-for-the-grateful-dead-and-the-chief-custodian-of-their-legacy

Yes. Me too. There's a pattern emerging. I missed Garcia having tickets for MSG in September '95 & my being in hospital when Phil last played the  the O2

Hard to believe in some regards but he's always been very Zen about illness and being alive.  Probably my most enjoyable live music experiences were following Ratdog on the 2002 and 2003 UK tours.  So lowkey, such wonderful music, and at times, just standing there about 20 feet from Bobby effing Weir felt so bloody surreal.  Great times.  He will be much missed, but in some regards I do hope this marks the end of the Dead & Co gravy train (it probably won't).  They were never much cop imho.  Other projects, like his Wolf Bros were so much more interesting.  Kicking myself for not going to the RAH last year, but there you go.

RIP Bob Weir

RIP Terrence, an important part of a great 70s band and definitely not one of the "Animal in the Muppets" school of rock drumming.
Seeing the classic Renaissance line up live at Bath Students' Union was one of the finest gigs of my undergraduate days (and not just because I seriously had the hots for Annie Haslam)

Bob's death has been confirmed on his own  website.

What a long strange trip it's been...

 

It's on facebook and looks genuine.

TMZ says Bob Weir has died.

Terry Sullivan, drummer for Renaissance.

Robyn Hitchcock at the 04 Center, Austin, January 16!

First gig of the year, and first time to see Mr. Hitchcock outside the ISB bubble (2009 at the Barbican). I'm looking forward to learning more about him and listening to some of his material before the gig. It's never too late to catch up, I always say. The venue is new to me, as well. They have recently hosted several other performers of his vintage, so hopefully I've got a new favorite spot.