**Bob Weir’s Final Performance — “Touch of Grey” with Dead & Company
On August 3, 2025, under sunny skies in Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, something extraordinary happened — though few knew at the time that it would be the last live performance of one of rock music’s most beloved figures. That evening, Bob Weir — co‑founder, rhythm guitarist, and voice of the Grateful Dead — took the stage with Dead & Company as part of the band’s 60th‑anniversary celebration. What unfolded that night would later be seen as a defining and deeply poignant moment in his remarkable career.
Dead & Company, the group formed in 2015 featuring Weir alongside fellow Dead members and longtime collaborators like Mickey Hart and John Mayer, delivered a set that wove together decades of musical legacy and heartfelt community spirit. From classics like “China Cat Sunflower” and “Deal” to set‑closers rich with improvisation and joy, the performance was a celebration of a lifetime devoted to music and fans.
But it was the closing number — “Touch of Grey” — that transformed the night into history. Originally a Grateful Dead single from 1987 and beloved for its hopeful refrain “I will get by / I will survive,” the song carried a powerful resonance as Weir and the band played it for the final time together.
Thousands of fans, many of whom had followed the band through decades of tours and gatherings, sang along as the last chords echoed across the Polo Fields. When the final notes faded, Weir and his bandmates joined arms, shared a deep bow, and stood together — a visual hymn to decades of connection between artist and audience.
Now, looked back on after Weir’s passing in early 2026, that performance stands as more than a farewell show — it is a joyful, emotional testament to a life lived in music, friendship, and community. The legacy of Bob Weir and the music of the Grateful Dead continues to resonate, as fans remember not just a final song, but a lifetime of shared experience, resilience, and song.