John Mayer Pays Heartfelt Tribute to Late Bob Weir: 'I'll Meet You in the Music'
In a poignant message posted on social media late Sunday, guitar legend John Mayer paid tribute to his Grateful Dead bandmate and friend, Bob Weir, who passed away at 78 due to underlying lung issues after a battle with cancer.
Mayer's heartfelt post read: "Okay Bob. I'll do it your way... Fkn' A… Thanks for letting me ride alongside you. It sure was a pleasure. If you say it's not the end, then I'll believe you. I'll meet you in the music. Come find me anytime."
The unlikely pair collaborated on and offstage for over a decade, with Mayer joining Dead and Co., the latest incarnation of the Grateful Dead, after being invited to join John Mayer on "The Late Late Show" where he performed alongside Weir.
As a key member of the band, Mayer toured extensively with Weir, Bill Kreutzmann, and Mickey Hart, bringing their unique sound to audiences worldwide. The group's final public performance with Weir took place last August in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park to celebrate the Grateful Dead's 60th anniversary.
Their farewell tour wrapped up in July 2023, but they continued to perform at select residencies until recently. Mayer's tribute serves as a testament to his deep respect and affection for his late friend and fellow musician, Weir.
In a poignant message posted on social media late Sunday, guitar legend John Mayer paid tribute to his Grateful Dead bandmate and friend, Bob Weir, who passed away at 78 due to underlying lung issues after a battle with cancer.
Mayer's heartfelt post read: "Okay Bob. I'll do it your way... Fkn' A… Thanks for letting me ride alongside you. It sure was a pleasure. If you say it's not the end, then I'll believe you. I'll meet you in the music. Come find me anytime."
The unlikely pair collaborated on and offstage for over a decade, with Mayer joining Dead and Co., the latest incarnation of the Grateful Dead, after being invited to join John Mayer on "The Late Late Show" where he performed alongside Weir.
As a key member of the band, Mayer toured extensively with Weir, Bill Kreutzmann, and Mickey Hart, bringing their unique sound to audiences worldwide. The group's final public performance with Weir took place last August in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park to celebrate the Grateful Dead's 60th anniversary.
Their farewell tour wrapped up in July 2023, but they continued to perform at select residencies until recently. Mayer's tribute serves as a testament to his deep respect and affection for his late friend and fellow musician, Weir.
it's so beautiful he was more than just a bandmate to me... their music brought people together like nothing else can 
i remember seeing dead & co live and feeling this huge sense of community and love 
the way they made you feel like you were part of something bigger than yourself is still magic to me
... wait, no I'm not! He was getting old, it's about time he retired from touring. I mean, I loved the Grateful Dead, but all those years of playing the same songs over and over again must've been exhausting. Plus, John Mayer's tribute is super cheesy 
... okay, that part doesn't sit right with me. He actually sounds really sincere and heartfelt in that post. I'm still not convinced he was a great guitarist, though 
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... bob weir was more than just a bandmate to john mayer, it feels like they had this special bond that transcended music, you know? like, when he says 'if you say it's not the end, then i'll believe you'... that's like, deep stuff 
. it makes me think about how our connections with others can be so much more than just surface level, and sometimes we don't even realize they're there until they're gone. anyway, what a beautiful tribute from john mayer 
I'm so glad John paid such a beautiful tribute to his buddy Bob... it's crazy how fast time flies, one minute he's jamming with Dead & Co, the next he's gone 
It's not easy losing someone who inspires you like that, but John's post just shows how much Bob meant to him. And let's be real, the Grateful Dead's legacy lives on through all those amazing songs they created 
. John Mayer was more than just a bandmate, he was like a brother 
. Their music together is still giving me chills 
. RIP to an amazing guitarist and even better person 
, I'm still shakin' my head over Bob Weir's passing... it feels like just yesterday he was jammin' with John Mayer on "The Late Late Show" 
Interesting how John Mayer decided to pay tribute in such a beautiful and heartfelt way 
. I mean, can you imagine having the Grateful Dead on stage alongside you? It's like a dream come true for any musician. But what's even more amazing is how John Mayer has always been open about his love and admiration for Weir's music. Their chemistry on stage was undeniable, and it's clear that they shared something special 
. The Grateful Dead were always at the forefront of the music scene back in the day, and their live performances were just... wow 
. It's hard to replicate that kind of energy with today's fast-paced concerts and festivals.
I just saw john mayer's post about bob weir and it's giving me all the feels 
like they were meant to be in music together forever 
Mayer's tribute is so heartfelt u can tell how much he loved weir 
and i'm low-key dying of envy that i wasn't there for their farewell tour 
60th anniversary performance in sf was lit 
. Growing up listening to the Grateful Dead was like a rite of passage for me 
and we'd just jam out to "Dark Star" for hours on end 
. Rest in peace, my friend 
, is that really necessary? Anyway, I'm glad we got to see these two legends jam together one last time... their music will live on forever 
just heard the news about Bob Weir 
... Mayer's post sums up their connection perfectly - he'll always ride alongside Bob in the music 
. Anyway, I do love that they did one last show in SF to celebrate the Dead's 60th anniversary - it was about time those guys got their due respect 
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... john mayer paying tribute to him like that, it's really beautiful 
. it's crazy to think about how much history those two dudes shared on stage and off... still gives me chills thinking about it 
i wish bob weir could just appear in some of johns songs or somethin, that wouldve been so cool 