Billy Strings' Heartfelt Tribute to Bob Weir: 'Heaven's Choir Just Gained a Beautiful New Voice'
In the wake of Grateful Dead guitarist Bob Weir's passing at 78, his friend and fellow musician Billy Strings has paid tribute to the late icon. Strings, known for his own soulful blend of bluegrass and rock, took to social media to celebrate Weir's life, describing him as "a person so in tune with the cosmos" whose "mystical and smart and mysterious, alluring and radiant" presence will be deeply missed.
String's heartfelt words echoed through the music community, where Weir's impact is still being felt. The two musicians had collaborated on several occasions, including a recent performance at the Dead 60 shows in San Francisco, where Strings served as opening act before joining Dead & Company for "Wharf Rat". This was one of the final times they would perform together.
In his social media post, Strings shared fond memories of Weir, from impromptu jam sessions to showing him his record collection. The guitar legend's kind and generous spirit had left a lasting impression on those who knew him, including Strings. He recalled how Weir "always had boundless time and knowledge to share with everyone" and was one of the kindest people he'd ever met.
As news of Weir's passing spread, a chorus of tributes from fellow musicians, celebrities, politicians, and fans emerged. In his words, Strings expressed that it's hard to find the right words in such moments, but knows that Weir will be deeply missed by all who knew him. However, he also found solace in knowing that Weir is now "with some of his old friends again... singing and laughing and playing beautiful songs" – a notion that has brought comfort to many.
The loss of Bob Weir serves as a poignant reminder of the profound impact music can have on our lives. As his friend Billy Strings so eloquently put it, Weir's departure leaves behind "heaven's choir just gained a beautiful new voice". The legacy of his music and spirit will continue to inspire future generations, a testament to the enduring power of his art.
In the wake of Grateful Dead guitarist Bob Weir's passing at 78, his friend and fellow musician Billy Strings has paid tribute to the late icon. Strings, known for his own soulful blend of bluegrass and rock, took to social media to celebrate Weir's life, describing him as "a person so in tune with the cosmos" whose "mystical and smart and mysterious, alluring and radiant" presence will be deeply missed.
String's heartfelt words echoed through the music community, where Weir's impact is still being felt. The two musicians had collaborated on several occasions, including a recent performance at the Dead 60 shows in San Francisco, where Strings served as opening act before joining Dead & Company for "Wharf Rat". This was one of the final times they would perform together.
In his social media post, Strings shared fond memories of Weir, from impromptu jam sessions to showing him his record collection. The guitar legend's kind and generous spirit had left a lasting impression on those who knew him, including Strings. He recalled how Weir "always had boundless time and knowledge to share with everyone" and was one of the kindest people he'd ever met.
As news of Weir's passing spread, a chorus of tributes from fellow musicians, celebrities, politicians, and fans emerged. In his words, Strings expressed that it's hard to find the right words in such moments, but knows that Weir will be deeply missed by all who knew him. However, he also found solace in knowing that Weir is now "with some of his old friends again... singing and laughing and playing beautiful songs" – a notion that has brought comfort to many.
The loss of Bob Weir serves as a poignant reminder of the profound impact music can have on our lives. As his friend Billy Strings so eloquently put it, Weir's departure leaves behind "heaven's choir just gained a beautiful new voice". The legacy of his music and spirit will continue to inspire future generations, a testament to the enduring power of his art.
anyway, it's crazy how much he touched ppl's lives through his music n that one jam session at dead 60 shows was pure magic 
what a legend
bob weir was an icon and his music is still giving me chills to this day 
it's not easy to find the right words when someone we love passes away, but i think that's what makes billy's tribute so special 
weir may be gone, but his music lives on and his legacy will continue to inspire us all 
but billy strings' tribute was literally everything and more it just hit me so hard how much impact weir had on the music world & everyone's lives he was one of those rare people who had a presence that was both mystical & kind 
and i love how strings remembered him having boundless time & knowledge to share with everyone - that's def someone who left an imprint on my heart 
. That's the thing about great musicians – they leave us with so much to remember and cherish 
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Can you imagine someone like Bob Weir leaving this world? He was more than just a musician, he had this aura about him that connected everyone he met 
. Billy Strings' words just captured it perfectly - mystical, kind, and generous to the core 
can you imagine losing someone who was literally in tune with the cosmos like that? it's like he had this mystical energy around him that drew everyone in 
but i love how billy strings found comfort in knowing bob weir is now singing with some of his old friends - it's a beautiful way to think about it 
it's hard not to feel a sense of loss but also so grateful for the music that remains 
the way billy strings is honoring his memory by sharing those beautiful memories and kind words just breaks my heart 
I'm still trying to process the news about Bob Weir... it feels like yesterday he was on stage with us 
. I loved how they used to play together, it's amazing what happens when two talented musicians come together 
I'm still thinking...
. It's gonna be tough for all those who knew him, but at least we can take comfort in knowing he's still making beautiful music with his "old friends" again 
he was literally describing him as if he was a cosmic being or something which is wild