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Remembering the Grateful Dead's Bob Weir

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Andres Gutierrez looks back at the life and career of Grateful Dead co-founder Bob Weir, who has died at 78.

Breakdown
  • Bob Weir, co-founder of the Grateful Dead, died at age 78. 5s
  • Weir's rhythm guitar enabled Jerry Garcia's improvisational style. 19s
  • The Grateful Dead became leaders of the psychedelic era. 34s
  • Weir's final shows were at Golden Gate Park for the band's 60th anniversary. 1m 45s
  • The Empire State Building was lit in tie-dye to honor Weir. 2m 11s