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Guitar acts and guitar-driven records won big at music’s biggest night, across myriad different genres

The famed musician also possessed an immense football acumen, which he displayed on the gridiron not far from the stadium that will host Super Bowl LX.

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Country star honored the late musician and songwriter on Instagram, writing, ‘We will all miss you’

Often overlooked in guitar circles when compared to Grateful Dead bandmate Jerry Garcia, Weir was a brilliant rhythm player who blended jazz, folk, country, blues, and rockabilly influences into a style that any guitarist would do well to study

Bob Weir, co-founder of the Grateful Dead, has died aged 78. His family announced the death on Instagram on Saturday, telling fans that he “transitioned peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, after courageously beating cancer as only Bobby could. Unfortunately, he succumbed to underlying lung issues”.

From 46-minute jams to MTV video hits, here are the freedom-loving Dead guitarist and singer’s finest songs about ‘rainbows of sound’ and ‘enjoying the ride’

His 60-year career, and the “mystical” man behind the music, have been remembered by a score of guitar greats

Grateful Dead drummer Mickey Hart is mourning the loss of his "little brother" Bob Weir revealing he's been left devastated by the guitarist's death.