However, in addition to their collective tribute, the band members - singer-guitarist John Mayer, drummers Mickey Hart and Jay Lane (who replaced Bill Kreutzmann in 2023), bassist Oteil Burbridge, and keyboardist Jeff Chimenti - released individual statements. Check them out below.

Zach Bryan revealed that his wife, Samantha Leonard Bryan, gave him one of Bob Weir's guitars as a wedding present, just days before the Grateful Dead co-founder's death. Bryan said it was Weir's 'telecaster from all his days on the road.

"Thanks for letting me ride alongside you. It sure was a pleasure," Mayer, who spent a decade playing with Weir in Dead & Company, said.

Over the weekend, we lost a musician who shaped the lives of countless people: the late, great Bob Weir. He was a founding member of the Grateful Dead who played guitar, wrote and sang in the band for 30 years.

Rocker Bob Weir died on Jan. 10 at 78 following underlying lung issues after beating cancer Bob Weir, guitarist and founding member of the Grateful Dead, died on Jan. 10 at the age of 78 Fellow Deadheads and friends of Weir honor the late musician following his death "If you say it's not the end,

Weir was 78 when he died in January 2026. Here is what we know about his past cancer battle and underlying lung issues.

Sammy Hagar paid tribute to Bob Weir, his longtime friend who died at 78: 'We made a deal we were going to live to be 100.'

John Mayer remembered his late bandmate and Grateful Dead co-founder Bob Weir in a touching tribute late Sunday.

Bob Weir, one of the founding members of the Grateful Dead, has passed away at 78. Learn more about the legendary guitarist’s life, legacy, wife, children, and the tributes pouring in from fans and fellow musicians following his death.