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EntertainmentAmerican1947 – present

Bob Weir

Grateful Dead founding member, guitarist, vocalist

Biography

An American guitarist and vocalist best known as a founding member of the Grateful Dead. He has been influential in rock and jam band music since the 1960s.

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American

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1947

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Weir

English origin

A Scottish and English surname-name derived from the Old English 'wær' or 'weer,' meaning 'weir' (a low dam in a river). Used as a given name, Weir carries an earthy, surname-style charm with connections to landscape and Scottish heritage. It's compact, distinctive, and appeals to parents seeking nature-inspired names with gravitas.