Bob Weir, Grateful Dead co-founder, dies aged 78

Bob Weir, co-founder and guitarist of the Grateful Dead, has died at age 78 after battling cancer and lung issues. Weir, a key figure in the psychedelic rock group formed in 1965, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones. The Grateful Dead, known for blending psychedelia, folk, and Americana, became pioneers of the jam band scene and were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1994. Following the band's official end in 1995, Weir continued performing in spin-offs like Dead & Company. Despite his cancer diagnosis in July, Weir continued to perform, and tributes have poured in from fellow musicians, including Slash, with the Empire State Building lit in tie-dye colors in his memory.

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