Bob Weir, co-founder of the Grateful Dead, is celebrated as one of rock’s most enduring rhythm guitarists and songwriters. Known for his distinctive style and contributions to classics like Truckin’, Cassidy, and The Music Never Stopped, Weir has been a central force in shaping the Dead’s unique blend of rock, folk, and psychedelia. “What a long strange trip its been.” -From Truckin “Always a hoot, always a hoot.” -Jerry Garcia “We can have high times if you’ll abide.” -From Uncle Johns Band “Cause thinking and drinking are all I have today.” -From Mexicali Blues “Scattered like lost words.” -From Cassidy “Like an angel, standing in a shaft of light.” _From Stella Blue “We used to play for silver, now we play for life.” -From Jack Straw “So the kids they dance and shake their bones.” -From Throwing Stones “The music never stopped.” “Hog of a Sunday, dog of a Monday.” -From Dire Wolf Grateful Dead Jerry Garcia Bob Weir Ron McKernan Phil Lesh Bill Kreutzmann Wolf The Kid Pigpen Mickey Hart Johnny Boy Ace This portrait—crafted from 6,000 recycled computer keys and embedded with a Grateful Dead word search—honors his lasting influence as “The Kid” who helped carry the Dead’s music across generations.