Grateful Dead Co-Founder Bob Weir Passes Away at 78
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Bob Weir, co-founder of the Grateful Dead and a key figure in psychedelic rock, has died at age 78 after battling cancer and lung issues. He was celebrated for his musical influence and his efforts to preserve the band's legacy, continuing to perform even during his illness. His death marks the end of an era for a band that significantly shaped rock music and counterculture.
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