Rolling Stone Pays Tribute to Grateful Dead's Bob Weir

Special issue celebrates the life and career of the legendary guitarist

Published on Feb. 21, 2026

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The March issue of Rolling Stone magazine includes exclusive tributes to Grateful Dead guitarist Bob Weir, who passed away on January 10th, from his bandmates Mickey Hart and Bill Kreutzmann, as well as an interview with Dead & Company's John Mayer and intimate photos of Weir taken by his daughter, photographer Chloe Weir.

Why it matters

Bob Weir was a founding member of the iconic rock band Grateful Dead and his music and legacy have had a lasting impact on the music industry. This special tribute issue from Rolling Stone provides an in-depth look at Weir's life and career, offering fans and music enthusiasts a chance to celebrate his contributions to the Grateful Dead and the broader music community.

The details

The Rolling Stone tribute issue includes exclusive interviews with Weir's Grateful Dead bandmates Mickey Hart and Bill Kreutzmann, who reflect on the freedom and magic the band provided for Weir to be himself. There is also an interview with Dead & Company's John Mayer, who discusses the connection he felt with Weir while performing Grateful Dead music together.

  • Bob Weir passed away on January 10, 2026.
  • The Rolling Stone tribute issue is set to be released in March 2026.

The players

Bob Weir

A founding member of the Grateful Dead and legendary guitarist who passed away on January 10, 2026.

Mickey Hart

A member of the Grateful Dead and longtime bandmate of Bob Weir.

Bill Kreutzmann

A member of the Grateful Dead and longtime bandmate of Bob Weir.

John Mayer

A member of the band Dead & Company, which performed Grateful Dead music with Bob Weir.

Chloe Weir

Bob Weir's daughter and a photographer who contributed intimate photos of her father to the Rolling Stone tribute issue.

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What they’re saying

“The Grateful Dead, for Bob, was freedom. It was a place for him to be Bob — his home.”

— Mickey Hart, Grateful Dead Bandmate (Rolling Stone)

“Bob wasn't one to talk a lot, but this was the way for all of us to fly. We all gave each other space, and at the same time, we all were supporting each other, and the music just started to flow. We all believed in the magic.”

— Mickey Hart, Grateful Dead Bandmate (Rolling Stone)

“It took me a few years to figure that out, but I think it took Bob about five minutes — he played a show in New Hampshire the very night Jerry Garcia died.”

— Bill Kreutzmann, Grateful Dead Bandmate (Rolling Stone)

“We were aligned. Bobby and I both had the same clock — where he knew what I was going to do, and he knew I'd give it back and go, 'All yours.'”

— John Mayer, Dead & Company Bandmate (Rolling Stone)

What’s next

The Rolling Stone tribute issue featuring Bob Weir is set to be released in March 2026, providing fans with an in-depth look at the legendary guitarist's life and career.

The takeaway

Bob Weir's enduring legacy as a founding member of the Grateful Dead is celebrated in this special tribute issue from Rolling Stone, which highlights the freedom, magic, and deep musical connection he shared with his bandmates and the broader Grateful Dead community.