Overview
- The free Civic Center Plaza gathering followed a short Market Street procession and featured roses, an altar for messages, and tributes from fans who traveled from across the country.
- Speakers included Mickey Hart, John Mayer, Joan Baez, Nancy Pelosi, and Mayor Daniel Lurie, with recorded remembrances from Bill Kreutzmann, Willie Nelson, Trey Anastasio, and Warren Haynes.
- Weir’s wife Natascha Münter and daughters Chloe and Monet addressed the crowd, emphasizing his belief that the music and community should carry on.
- The memorial was livestreamed on Instagram and YouTube, and San Francisco Muni adjusted service near Civic Center during the event.
- Following his Jan. 10 death at 78, Grateful Dead streams rose to 9.5 million on-demand audio plays between Jan. 9 and Jan. 13, a 53% increase, according to Luminate.