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Bob Weir
Weir, Bob (2007) 3.jpg
Bob Weir performing in 2007
Background information
Birth name Robert Hall Weir
Born October 16, 1947 (1947-10-16) (age 73)
San Francisco, California United States
Genres Psychedelic rock, rock
Occupation(s) Musician, songwriter
Instruments Vocals, guitar,
Years active 1963–present
Labels Warner Bros., Arista, Grateful Dead
Associated acts Grateful Dead, Kingfish, Bobby and the Midnites, RatDog, The Other Ones, The Dead, Furthur

Robert Hall "Bob" Weir (born October 16, 1947) is an American singer, songwriter, and guitarist. He is known for creating the band Grateful Dead.

Weir was born in San Francisco, California. He studied at Menlo Atherton High School.



Images for kids

  • Bob Weir 1975

    Weir performing with Kingfish, in 1975. Photo: David Gans

  • Bob Weir Jay Lane RatDog 2009

    Weir and Jay Lane on stage with RatDog in 2009.

  • Bob Weir and the Wolf Brothers 3-21-2019 St. Louis

    Weir playing with the Wolf Brothers on March 21, 2019, at The Pageant in St. Louis, Missouri.

  • Bob Weir and Mickey Hart, Obama Inaugural

    Bob Weir and Mickey Hart performing at the Mid-Atlantic Inaugural Ball during the Inauguration of Barack Obama, January 20, 2009.

  • Weir, Bob (2007) 2

    Weir onstage in 2007, playing a Modulus G3FH

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