Mayer, who has been playing alongside Weir in the Grateful Dead offshoot band Dead & Company for the past 10 years, gave a eulogy at the public event held at the Civic Center Plaza in San Francisco, Calif., on Saturday, Jan. 17, where the "Gravity" singer couldn't help from shedding a few tears.
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John Mayer honors his close friend and bandmate, Bob Weir, and the "adventure of a lifetime" they had together while performing with Dead & Company at a public memorial held at the Civic Center Plaza in San Francisco on Saturday."Bob took a chance on me. He staked his entire… pic.twitter.com/nBLQ77XP6l
— CBS News (@CBSNews) January 18, 2026"Bob learned early on that spirit, heart, soul, curiosity and fearlessness was the path to glory," he continued. "We both found success with each of our templates, and then we found each other."
"Bob took a chance on me," He staked his entire reputation on my joining a band with him. He gave me musical community. He gave me this community," Mayer then stated, while breaking down in tears as he was met with a roar of supportive applause from the crowd.
Also during Saturday's service, Mayer performed a moving rendition of The Grateful Dead's song "Ripple."
Today as the Dead faithful celebrated the life of Bob Weir, John Mayer delivered perhaps the only “Ripple” that’s ever made me smile-cry… Highly suggest.? pic.twitter.com/MlhMsoMkRA
— friendscallmeJay (@Jaypotta) January 17, 2026Related: Bob Weir Late-Night TV Performance With John Mayer Resurfaces After His Death
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