Often overlooked in guitar circles when compared to bandmate Jerry Garcia, Weir was a brilliant rhythm player who blended jazz, folk, country, blues, and rockabilly influences into a style that any gu ...

I was outside taking a set break during a gig with my band Saturday night, when several members of the group saw the same ...

Bob Weir's guitar playing made an indelible contribution to the Grateful Dead. It may have been even more radical than you think.

The Grateful Dead formed in 1965, and for the next 30 years, Weir supported Jerry Garcia’s melodic lead lines with his own ...

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Dave Mustaine says he prefers being called "a guitarist that sings" and recalls landing the Metallica gig without even ...

This Weir tune took the band to the outermost edges of improvisation, and imbues the lonely work of all their touring with ...

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Improve your timing and groove with 7 relaxing rhythm fixes every guitar player should learn. From tightening your strumming ...