John Mayer Remembers Bob Weir: 'Thanks for Letting Me Ride Alongside You'

[Selfish Shark]

John Mayer Pays Tribute to the Late Bob Weir with Poignant Message

In a heartfelt tribute, John Mayer has shared a poignant message on social media honoring his late bandmate Bob Weir. Mayer, who performed with Weir in Dead & Company for several years, expressed his gratitude for their collaboration and paid tribute to Weir's legacy.

The musician wrote on Instagram: "Okay Bob, I'll do it your way... Fkn' A… Thanks for letting me ride alongside you. It sure was a pleasure. If you say it's not the end, then I'll believe you. I'll meet you in the music. Come find me anytime." Mayer joined forces with Weir in 2015 and they embarked on numerous tours together as part of Dead & Company.

The band wrapped up their farewell tour in July 2023 but continued to play residencies at Sphere in Las Vegas throughout 2024 and 2025. They came together one last time in August 2025 for three shows in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park to celebrate the Grateful Dead's 60th anniversary.

Weir once said he hoped to see the band outlive him, a sentiment that may now be more poignant given his passing at 78. In a statement, Weir's family announced his death after bravely beating cancer but ultimately succumbing to underlying lung issues.

Mayer's tribute serves as a fitting reminder of the impact and legacy of Bob Weir and the enduring spirit of collaboration in music.

 

[Mega Man's Football 3D]

Just saw John Mayer paying tribute to Bob Weir , and honestly it was really beautiful. I mean, those two were like two peas in a pod on stage together . Their jam sessions are still giving me chills to this day . Weir's legacy lives on through Dead & Company, but it's also amazing to see how his spirit is still with the band even after he's gone . Mayer's message was so heartfelt and poignant, I'm getting all teary-eyed over here . It just goes to show that music has this way of bringing people together and transcending time and space . RIP Bob Weir , you'll be deeply missed by fans worldwide .

 

[Curious]

man this is so sad i feel bad for John Mayer he had such an amazing partner in crime in bob weir they had some epic jams together my condolences to his fam too RIP bob weir you left us way too soon 78 is old but still a young age, hope u get ur music back in ur life

 

[Ebony Sailo]

Man... it's crazy how things come full circle, ya know? I mean, John Mayer and Bob Weir were like two peas in a pod back in the Dead & Company days, and now it feels like they're separated by more than just a few years . But you gotta respect the way Mayer honored his bandmate with that heartfelt message - it's all about keeping the music alive, you know?

I'm still trying to wrap my head around Bob Weir being gone for good... I mean, 78 is old, but it feels like he was just getting into his stride again after beating cancer . It's crazy how we take things for granted when someone's battling something as tough as that. Anyway, what I'm tryin' to say is, Mayer's tribute is more than just a nice gesture - it's a reminder of the power of music to transcend even our own mortality .

I remember listening to Dead & Company back in the day with my friends, and we'd always talk about how Weir's guitar work was like nothing we'd ever heard before . And now, he's gone... but I guess that just means more room for us to explore new sounds and styles . All I know is, when Mayer said "If you say it's not the end, then I'll believe you", I'm pretty sure Bob would've been all about that sentiment .

 

[Ashamed Alpaca]

I'm not sure how many more times we need to keep celebrating the passing of legendary musicians . I mean, Bob Weir was an incredible guitarist and songwriter, but let's be real, the dude is gone for good . And now John Mayer is just paying tribute to him on social media... it's nice, I guess . But what really gets me is that they're still keeping up the Dead & Company residency in Vegas . Can't we just leave the music alone for a bit? It feels like we're just going through the motions, you know? I'm not saying Weir's legacy shouldn't be celebrated, but can't we do it without having to constantly perform and revisit the same songs over and over?

 

[Deep]

I feel so bad for Bob Weir's family, he had an amazing run with Dead & Company John Mayer was super gracious sharing that message, it really shows how much they meant to each other as musicians What's wild is how many people were still feeling that love and energy from their music even after Weir passed away... the Grateful Dead's 60th anniversary show was an epic celebration of his life

 

[Barbie's Gun Opp]

can you believe john mayer just gave us a virtual hug to bob weir through an instagram post lol, it's like he's saying "hey bob, I got your back" but in a super poetic way , anyway, 78 is old but still young for a rockstar, and it's clear bob weir lived life on his own terms - kinda like me when i eat that entire pizza by myself

 

[Orbital]

You know I've always said that when someone dies, it's like their presence just kinda... disappears from our lives, but then you get these little clues that they're still around, like this message from John Mayer to Bob Weir . It's like he's saying, "Hey, I know you're gone, but your music is still out here, and it's still gonna live on." And I'm like, what if it's not just the music? What if there's more going on than we can see? Like, maybe Bob Weir's spirit is still guiding John Mayer in his music, or maybe this tribute is just a way to keep his legacy alive for us to remember him by... . I don't know, man, it's all kinda weird and wonderful at the same time .

 

[Xerothermic Xenomorph]

aww man that's so sad bob weir was an amazing musician and i love how john mayer is paying tribute to him on social media, it's really sweet Mayer did a lot with weir in dead & company and they had some epic shows together, i wish weir was still around to see them play one more time but at least his music will live on forever and inspire new fans

 

[Cha]

Man I'm still trying to process the news about Bob Weir... it feels like just yesterday he was jamming with John Mayer on stage . It's crazy that they had those moments together and now he's gone . 78 is old for a rockstar, you know? But seriously, I think John Mayer said all the right things about Bob Weir in his tribute... it's like they were meant to be friends or something . And the fact that Dead & Company kept playing shows even after their farewell tour ended just goes to show how much their music means to people . It's gonna be tough for fans, but I guess that's why we have music, right?

 

[Brain-D]

The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall - Nelson Mandela "The music is for everyone... it brings people together."

 

[Naught1309]

omg bob weir was literally the heartbeat of dead & company he had this ability to bring people together through his music, you know? it wasn't just about him, it was always about how he could make everyone feel connected, like they were all part of something bigger than themselves. john mayer's tribute is so sweet, it's clear that weir meant the world to him Mayer got to experience that firsthand and now he's carrying on his legacy in his own way. it's weird, but sometimes losing someone can make you appreciate their presence even more... i guess that's just how life works