Overview
- Paul McCartney called Bob Weir "a great musician who inspired many people of many generations" in a Thursday Instagram post.
- McCartney said he last saw Weir at Dead & Company's Las Vegas Sphere run, where Weir welcomed him into his trailer.
- He described Weir's mobile recording setup on the tour bus and noted he offered to play bass on a track that never materialized.
- McCartney and Weir previously shared a stage at Fenway Park in 2016, performing "Hi, Hi, Hi" and "Helter Skelter."
- Weir's death at 78 was confirmed by his family, who said he died peacefully after beating cancer but succumbing to underlying lung issues.