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Bob Weir reflects on John Mayer and Sammy Hagar in final USA TODAY interview
Summary
Bob Weir has died at 78 from underlying lung issues; USA TODAY has resurfaced a 2022 interview in which he spoke about performing with John Mayer and his friendship with Sammy Hagar.
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Bob Weir, a founding member of the Grateful Dead, has died at 78 from underlying lung issues. USA TODAY is resurfacing a wide-ranging interview conducted in 2022 with Melissa Ruggieri. In that conversation Weir reflected on performing with John Mayer in Dead & Company, his friendship and occasional jams with Sammy Hagar, and his work with Wolf Bros. The interview also touches on a new Wolf Bros vinyl release and the status of his Sweetwater Music Hall.
Key points:
- Bob Weir died at 78; the cause is reported as underlying lung issues.
- USA TODAY has republished a 2022 interview in which Weir discussed performing with John Mayer and jamming with Sammy Hagar.
- The interview also referenced projects including a Wolf Bros live vinyl release, postponed symphony dates, and Sweetwater Music Hall's nonprofit status.
Summary:
Weir's death closes a six-decade musical career that he discussed in the 2022 conversation. USA TODAY has republished that interview to highlight his collaborations and reflections; plans for commemorations or further coverage are undetermined at this time.
