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Bob Weir dies at 78: All on Grateful Dead co-founder’s wife Natascha Münter, children, and net worth

Bob Weir dies at 78: All on Grateful Dead co-founder’s wife Natascha Münter, children, and net worth

Grateful Dead founding member and guitarist Bob Weir has died, according to a statement posted to his Instagram account. The post said Weir died due to an underlying lung issue after he beat cancer. He was 78. Bob Weir dies at 78: All on Grateful Dead co-founder’s wife, children, net worth (Bobby Weir/Facebook) “It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of Bobby Weir. He transitioned peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, after courageously beating cancer as only Bobby could. Unfortunately, he succumbed to underlying lung issues,” the statement reads. “For over sixty years, Bobby took to the road. A guitarist, vocalist, storyteller, and founding member of the Grateful Dead. Bobby will forever be a guiding force whose unique artistry reshaped American music. His work did more than fill rooms with music; it was warm sunlight that filled the soul, building a community, a language, and a feeling of family that generations of fans carry with them. Every chord he played, every word he sang was an integral part of the stories he wove. …

The stars will come out at the Kennedy Center for Coppola, the Grateful Dead, Raitt and Sandoval

The stars will come out at the Kennedy Center for Coppola, the Grateful Dead, Raitt and Sandoval

WASHINGTON — Celebrities, cultural icons and a few surprise guests are gathering for the annual Kennedy Center Honors celebration Sunday evening in Washington. The stars will come out at the Kennedy Center for Coppola, the Grateful Dead, Raitt and Sandoval This year’s recipients of the lifetime achievement award for artistic accomplishment are director Francis Ford Coppola,the Grateful Dead, jazz trumpeter Arturo Sandoval, and singer-songwriter Bonnie Raitt. In addition, the venerable Harlem theater The Apollo, which has launched generations of Black artists, is being recognized. There will be personalized tributes with performances and testimonials from fellow artists during the gala at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Medallions were presented during the traditional Saturday night ceremony at the State Department. The tribute performances are often kept secret from the recipients themselves, most notably in 2018 when Cyndi Lauper flat out lied to her longtime friend Cher about being unable to attend. Lauper appeared on stage to perform Cher’s hit, “If I Could Turn Back Time.” Several of the latest honorees have themselves participated …

Phil Lesh, legendary bassist of the Grateful Dead, passed away at 84

Phil Lesh, legendary bassist of the Grateful Dead, passed away at 84

Phil Lesh, the Grateful Dead’s iconic sound, passed away on Friday at the age of 84. Known for his influential work with the band and for contributing to various Grateful Dead offshoots after guitarist Jerry Garcia’s passing in 1995, Lesh’s musical legacy spanned decades. Phil Lesh performs with The Dead, at the Forum in the Inglewood section of Los Angeles, on May 9, 2009. Lesh, a founding member of the Grateful Dead, died Friday, Oct. 25, 2024, at age 84. (AP Photo/Richard Vogel, File)(AP) The announcement was shared on his official Instagram page: “Phil Lesh, bassist and founding member of The Grateful Dead, passed peacefully this morning. He was surrounded by his family and full of love. Phil brought immense joy to everyone around him and leaves behind a legacy of music and love. We request that you respect the Lesh family’s privacy at this time.” ALSO READ| Radiohead’s Thom Yorke does not give a ‘flying fu**’ if fans want a reunion; comment ‘he’s old and grumpy’ Phil Lesh’s music legacy Lesh initially studied under …