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Fans and fellow Deadheads on Long Island reflect on Bob Weir's death, praising his rhythm guitar as the band's glue and noting the enduring Dead community, even as a local Half Step tribute group pressed on with a show minutes after the news.
A group of third-generation Deadheads traveled from across the country to San Francisco to celebrate Dead & Company's 60th anniversary with a music festival in the Panhandle, despite new city parking restrictions that they were unaware of. The event attracted many long-time fans and newcomers, emphasizing the cultural significance of the pilgrimage to the birthplace of the Grateful Dead.
The Grateful Dead spinoff band, Dead & Company, featuring Bob Weir, Mickey Hart, and John Mayer, is bidding farewell with a sold-out series of shows in San Francisco. The band announced last year that this summer's tour would be their last. Alongside the concerts, an exhibition titled "Between the Dark and Light: Grateful Dead 1965-1995" is being held at the Haight Street Art Center. Despite the passing of Jerry Garcia in 1995, the Grateful Dead's popularity endures, with younger generations embracing their music. Fans believe that the camaraderie and timeless appeal of the Dead's music transcend age differences.