Bob Weir
Bob Weir
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Full Name and Common Aliases
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Robert Hall Weir is commonly known as Bob Weir.
Birth and Death Dates
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Born on October 16, 1947. As of this writing, still alive.
Nationality and Profession(s)
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American musician and singer-songwriter.
Early Life and Background
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Bob Weir was born in San Francisco's North Beach neighborhood to Alton Weir, a jazz pianist, and Harriet Weir, a painter. His early life was marked by exposure to the vibrant music scene of 1950s San Francisco. Weir developed an interest in rock 'n' roll and blues, inspired by artists like Chuck Berry and Muddy Waters.
Major Accomplishments
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Weir co-founded Grateful Dead, one of the most influential rock bands of all time. As lead guitarist and vocalist, he contributed to the band's unique sound and style. Weir also released several successful solo albums and collaborated with other notable artists.
Notable Works or Actions
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Grateful Dead: Contributed to iconic albums such as "American Beauty" (1970), "Workingman's Dead" (1970), and "Wake of the Flood" (1973).
Solo Career: Released several critically acclaimed solo albums, including "Ace" (1974) and "Blue Mountain" (2016).
* Philanthropy: Supported various charitable causes through his foundation, including environmental conservation efforts and music education initiatives.
Impact and Legacy
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Weir's impact on rock music is undeniable. As a key figure in the Grateful Dead, he helped shape the sound of American rock 'n' roll. His solo work has also been widely praised for its musical depth and lyrical insight.
Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
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Bob Weir's contributions to music have earned him numerous accolades, including induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (with Grateful Dead). His influence extends beyond his own work, as he has inspired generations of musicians with his innovative approach to songwriting and performance.
Quotes by Bob Weir
The premise that we're working with is that when most people go to a show, they're not really watching what's going on onstage. They may be watching what's on the screen. But when the songs are playing in their mind's eye, they're actually watching a movie.
I thought being a cowboy would be a terribly romantic thing to do. But it wasn't. I shoveled a lot of stalls.
One of the things that the Grateful Dead did, way back when, was we spent a lot of time just turning each other on to music. If somebody was listening to something that really caught their ear, they'd make sure that everybody else in the band heard it, and that came home for us in innumerable ways.
We'd just signed with Arista, the record company. Arista was freaking about the phenomenon of tapers showing up at our shows. They were insisting that we put an end to this. And we just didn't want to do that.
When we started out, there was so much cash involved that it attracted an element you'd rather not do business with.
That Cornell show that - that people talk about, I can't remember that specifically. It didn't stand out for me on that tour. The whole tour was like that for me.