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Bob Weir, Grateful Dead Co-Founder, Passes Away

Bob Weir, co-founder of the Grateful Dead, has passed away at 78. Despite battling cancer, he succumbed to lung issues. Weir, a dyslexic teen from San Francisco, formed the Grateful Dead with Jerry Garcia after a late-night jam. He continued his musical journey with various bands and solo albums, and was a board member of the Rex Foundation. Tributes pour in as fans mourn the loss of a true pioneer. Checkout Solipillow.com

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