Colorado honors Bob Weir, founding member of Grateful Dead

Name: Colorado honors Bob Weir, founding member of Grateful Dead
Uploaded: 2026-01-13T02:17:42.820Z
Duration: 2 min 2 s
Description: Bob Weir, the legendary founding member of the Grateful Dead has passed away. He had deep ties to Colorado. Before six decades in the music industry, Weir spent time at Fountain Valley High School in Colorado Springs, according to our partners at Colorado Public Radio, where he met future Grateful Dead lyricist John Perry Barlow.

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Bob Weir, the legendary founding member of the Grateful Dead has passed away. He had deep ties to Colorado. Before six decades in the music industry, Weir spent time at Fountain Valley High School in Colorado Springs, according to our partners at Colorado Public Radio, where he met future Grateful Dead lyricist John Perry Barlow.

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Bob Weir, Grateful Dead co-founder, died after a battle with cancer
Weir attended high school in Colorado Springs, meeting lyricist John Perry Barlow 9s
A large vigil was held at Boulder Theater to honor Weir 21s
Fans and friends shared memories of Weir's kindness and community impact 27s
Weir formed Dead & Company with John Mayer and former Grateful Dead members 1m 39s