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01/10/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 01/10/2026 20:46

Governor, First Partner statement on the passing of Bob Weir

SACRAMENTO - Governor Gavin Newsom and First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom issued the following statement today on the passing of Bob Weir, musician and co-founder of the Grateful Dead:

"Bob Weir, a true son of California, helped create the soundtrack of a generation, shaping a new sound that earned him the fierce loyalty of millions around the world. What set him apart was not just his music - it was his deep love for the people who heard it, his ability to connect with audiences as he shared stories that brought joy. Weir was - and will always be - a king of psychedelic rock; he will be deeply missed, and his music will forever live on."

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