Bob Weir is a singer, songwriter, and guitarist, best known for founding the Grateful Dead along with Jerry Garcia in 1965. Weir played rhythm guitar and sang a portion of the lead vocals through all of the Dead's 30 year career.

After Gerry Garcia died in 1995, Weir performed for awhile with "The Other Ones," later known as "The Dead," together with other former members of the Grateful Dead. Weir eventually formed a new band called "Ratdog."

Present members of the Ratdog band are: Bob Weir - rhythm guitar, Jeff Chementi - keyboard, Mark Karan - lead guitar, Kenny Brooks - saxophone, Robin Sylvester - string bass and Jay Lane - drums.

Weir is known for his unique style of complex vocals, bringing unusual depth and new approaches to the role of rhythm guitar expression.

Bob Weir and his Ratdog Band maintain a busy tour schedule that includes Atlantic City.

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The Grateful Dead - Profile

The Grateful Dead was an American rock band formed in the San Francisco Bay Area. The band was formed by Bob Weir and Jerry Garcia in 1965. The Beatles significantly influenced their musical direction and resulted in turning the band into a rock 'n' roll band. However the Band was also known for its unique and eclectic style, which fused elements of rock, folk, bluegrass, blues, reggae, country and jazz. In addition it projected a psychedelic flavor that appealed to the hippie crowd.

Originally called Mother McCree's Uptown Jug Champions, the band was later renamed The Warlocks and eventually the Grateful Dead. The fans of the Grateful Dead became known as "Deadheads."

The Grateful Dead toured constantly during their long career, playing more than 2000 live concerts. They recorded numerous hit albums. See discography below.

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Music & Memorabilia

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