Billy Strings Hails Bob Weir as 'Celestial Skysage' After Grateful Dead Guitarist's Passing
In a heartfelt tribute, bluegrass virtuoso Billy Strings has hailed the late Bob Weir as a "celestial skysage" - someone who embodied mysticism and wonder. The 34-year-old musician took to social media to pay his respects to the iconic Grateful Dead guitarist following news of his death at the age of 78.
Strings, known for his collaborations with Weir on stage and in the studio, described the deceased as "so in tune with the cosmos" - someone who was both mystical and radiant. He recalled their time together, including a particularly memorable moment where Weir broke into an impromptu performance of Bob Dylan's 'When I Paint My Masterpiece' at Strings' wedding.
According to Strings, his friend had always been ready to "kick up a fuss" with his boundless energy and knowledge. However, he also noted that Weir was someone who found peace in the present moment - someone who was "at total peace" after passing away.
For Strings and his bandmates in Dead & Company, Weir's death came as a shock. Yet, they chose to channel their grief into music, citing Weir's own words: "There's work to be done." The result is a powerful tribute that celebrates the life and legacy of one of rock music's most beloved figures.
As news of Weir's passing spread, Strings joined a chorus of tributes from fellow musicians, politicians, and celebrities. His heartfelt message offered a poignant reminder of the profound impact that Weir had on those who knew him - someone who left an indelible mark on the world through his music.
In a heartfelt tribute, bluegrass virtuoso Billy Strings has hailed the late Bob Weir as a "celestial skysage" - someone who embodied mysticism and wonder. The 34-year-old musician took to social media to pay his respects to the iconic Grateful Dead guitarist following news of his death at the age of 78.
Strings, known for his collaborations with Weir on stage and in the studio, described the deceased as "so in tune with the cosmos" - someone who was both mystical and radiant. He recalled their time together, including a particularly memorable moment where Weir broke into an impromptu performance of Bob Dylan's 'When I Paint My Masterpiece' at Strings' wedding.
According to Strings, his friend had always been ready to "kick up a fuss" with his boundless energy and knowledge. However, he also noted that Weir was someone who found peace in the present moment - someone who was "at total peace" after passing away.
For Strings and his bandmates in Dead & Company, Weir's death came as a shock. Yet, they chose to channel their grief into music, citing Weir's own words: "There's work to be done." The result is a powerful tribute that celebrates the life and legacy of one of rock music's most beloved figures.
As news of Weir's passing spread, Strings joined a chorus of tributes from fellow musicians, politicians, and celebrities. His heartfelt message offered a poignant reminder of the profound impact that Weir had on those who knew him - someone who left an indelible mark on the world through his music.
it's like Weir was always this otherworldly presence, you know? and that moment at my friend's wedding where Weir breaks into 'When I Paint My Masterpiece' is just... wow 
Strings is totally speaking from the heart here, it's so beautiful to see him share these memories of his time with Weir. I'm getting chills thinking about how much love and light Weir brought to everyone around him 
it's clear that Dead & Company's new tribute album is going to be EPIC 
bob weir was more than just a guitarist to me he was like a spiritual mentor or something 
billy strings nailed it when he called him a "celestial skysage" - that guy knew how to tap into the universe and bring people together through his music 
i remember watching dead & company live and being blown away by weir's energy - the way he'd just take off on these epic jams and make everyone around him feel like they were part of something special 
anyway, i'm so grateful for the tribute album that's coming out - it's gonna be a real trip back in time 
always seemed so at peace & in tune with life. I remember seeing videos of Grateful Dead shows where Weir would just let go & play - it's infectious 
I'm feeling kinda down about Bob Weir's passing... 78 is way too young 
. Weir may be gone, but his music and legacy are still out there, inspiring people like crazy 
.
! The way he brought mysticism and wonder to Grateful Dead's music was beyond anything else. I mean, have you seen that impromptu performance of 'When I Paint My Masterpiece' at Strings' wedding?! Mind blown 
. Can we please just focus on Billy Strings' tribute to Bob Weir without all the noise around it? 
I mean, I get that Weir was a legend and all, but can't we have a decent discussion without some guy spamming "RIP Bob" in every single thread? 
I swear, sometimes I think we're more concerned with getting likes than actually engaging with each other... 
... I was really feeling bad for Bob Weir when I heard he passed away 
... and yeah, Billy Strings is cool and all, but 'celestial skysage'? That's a bit much, you know? 
... still, the music is beautiful and all, so yeah, it's a great tribute... I guess