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Thousands Honor Bob Weir at San Francisco 'Homecoming' Memorial and Procession

Tributes have grown alongside a measurable spike in Grateful Dead listening since his death.

Jerry Garcia, left, and Bob Weir rehearse at the Grateful Dead Studio in San Rafael on May 25, 1989. Streaming of Grateful Dead music has jumped more than 50% following Weir’s death.
Dead & Company took the stage for a three-day run of concerts at Golden Gate Park Aug. 1-3, 2025, as the centerpiece celebration of the Grateful Dead’s 60th anniversary. Streaming of Grateful Dead music has jumped more than 50% following Weir’s death.
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Bob Weir of the Grateful Dead performing at The Warfield in San Francisco on Sept. 26, 1980. Streaming of Grateful Dead music has jumped more than 50% following Weir’s death.

Overview

  • The free ceremony ran from 12:45 to 2:30 p.m. at Civic Center Plaza, preceded by a three-block Market Street procession around 12:30 p.m., with entry through Fulton Plaza.
  • Local reporting described thousands gathering outside the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium to celebrate Weir’s life.
  • A family statement said he overcame a July cancer diagnosis but died on Jan. 10 at 78 due to underlying lung issues.
  • Luminate data showed 9.5 million on-demand audio streams for the Grateful Dead between Jan. 9 and Jan. 13, a 53% increase from the prior week.
  • Surviving drummer Bill Kreutzmann praised Weir’s impact in a statement, as fans also recalled his August 2025 Golden Gate Park performances with Dead & Company.