Founding member of Grateful Dead, Bob Weir, passes away at 78 due to underlying lung issues. His legacy as a guitarist, vocalist, and storyteller lives on.

Weir joined the Grateful Dead — originally the Warlocks — in 1965 in San Francisco at just 17 years old. He'd spend the next 30 years playing on endless tours with the Gratefu

Bob Weir, the guitarist who co-founded the Grateful Dead, has died aged 78. Weir, a cornerstone of the California psychedelic rock group and many of its offshoots, passed away after a battle with cancer and lung issues,

Bob Weir, a founding member of the legendary Grateful Dead, has died at the age of 78, according to a posting on his website Saturday.

Grateful Dead co-founder Bob Weir dies at 78 following lung problems and a cancer battle. His 60-year musical journey reshaped American rock music.

Bob Weir, a founding member of the Grateful Dead, has died at 78. A look back at his career in music.

Singer-songwriter-guitarist Bob Weir, a cornerstone of the Grateful Dead and the San Francisco psychedelic band's many latter-day offshoots for more than half a century, has died after a long battle with cancer,

Veteran rock musician Bob Weir, the Grateful Dead's rhythm guitarist who helped guide the legendary jam band through decades of change and success, has died at age 78, according to a statement posted to his verified Instagram account on Friday.