Weir is bad ass because was one of the first "rhythm guitarist" to actually play in a diverse rhythmic way with unique cords that was his and his only, unlike common blues, soul or jazz he kind of invented his own thing, deep respect as a musician.

@harrysachs2274

3 жыл бұрын

Have you ever heard him isolated from the band during a live show? I have. And he's turned WAY DOWN at the soundboard compared to the rest of the band.

@coastercritic287

2 жыл бұрын

@@harrysachs2274 that’s to be expected, but that doesn’t mean he was any less important.

@giovannito858

Жыл бұрын

an amazing guitar player. listen to his isolated stuff sometime. it's amazing.

@DannyJ_2003

Жыл бұрын

@@harrysachs2274 balance and significance are very different. When Bobby is too loud (as he is with dead&co a lot) it kind of fks up the mix a lot. His style is almost like the delux Persian rug atop the foundation Phil lays, and Jerry gets to dance on top of it and make it special!

Wow Dan Rather actually asks more insightful questions than a lot of rock journalists

@steveb.4099

Жыл бұрын

What's a rock journalist? haha

Bob Weir and Keef. Two of my favorite rhythm players and both part of incredible guitar tandems. Duane and Dickey was a whole other animal

Weir is a rhythm guitar genius and criminally unappreciated as such. He was the perfect player for Jerry and like any great musician can make everyone else even better. People of course associate anyone who "just" plays rhythm as someone who is not good enough to play lead. Sorry to burst your bubbles but Bobby is a master Impressionist of improvisation.

@traviswoodall6547

5 жыл бұрын

Baron Snobolla Yeah, if rhythm didn’t matter it wouldn’t exist. That band would have been completely different without Bobby.

@juliosanchez8263

4 жыл бұрын

I knew Mccoy Tyner. Mccoy Tyner was a friend of mine. Bob Weir is no Mccoy Tyner. Give me a fucking break. Bob weir sucks and without Jerry Garcia we would not even know the mother fucker ever existed.

@brucejenner3656

4 жыл бұрын

You're a complete idiot.

@brucejenner3656

4 жыл бұрын

For thinking Bobby doesn't exist without Jerry

@xianshep

4 жыл бұрын

AND he played some mean leads with the Dead, too.

Even as early as the Live/Dead album in 69, Weir’s pretty tone on the 335 and his advanced chording and sensitive rhythm work was remarkable to me.

Filling in the holes without stepping on anyone's toes. That's the job of a rhythm guitarist. Here's something you guys might not know. Les Paul said lead guitarists are a dime a dozen but a good rhythm guitarist is hard to find. Pretty cool, eh?

@michaelschaefer7962

4 жыл бұрын

I recall reading an interview with Jeff Baxter some 40-odd years ago, when he was with the Doobies, in which he complimented Pat Simmons's rhythm playing by saying that you wouldn't notice that Simmons was playing unless he dropped out. I've tried to live by that concept ever since (with only limited success).

@paularata3945

4 жыл бұрын

Playing the meat of the song.

@juliosanchez8263

4 жыл бұрын

I knew Mccoy Tyner. Mccoy Tyner was a friend of mine. Bob Weir is no Mccoy Tyner. Give me a fucking break. Bob weir sucks and without Jerry Garcia we would not even know the mother fucker ever existed.

@jamesinwood4170

4 жыл бұрын

Julio Sanchez relax man- he’s not saying he is McCoy Tyner- he said he wanted to play guitar that would complement or set up Gerry- the guy is a fantastic rhythm player and has preformed without Gerry in many side groups- the guy is good man - not tyner yes - but real good at what he does.

@RaoulDuke69

4 жыл бұрын

@@juliosanchez8263 Bullshit, you fucking troll. You've never met McCoy Tyner. Why did you copy and paste the same bullshit response under every comment praising Bob Weir? Get a life.

Genius. I'd pay extra after a show just to hear this guy talk for an hour.

@juliosanchez8263

4 жыл бұрын

I knew Mccoy Tyner. Mccoy Tyner was a friend of mine. Bob Weir is no Mccoy Tyner. Give me a fucking break. Bob weir sucks and without Jerry Garcia we would not even know the mother fucker ever existed.

@bigsadie3405

3 жыл бұрын

@@juliosanchez8263 julio I am guessing mike gordon took you for a segway ride at jones beach ... I bet you are a ball of fun , very positive person , your statement is utter nonsense ,and a reflection of the hate ,jealousy ,envy greed ,and pathetic sad individual you are ,I bet you are alone when you read this .Plus why are you on a Bob weir video if that is your honest opinion of Bob.. Well it's to tell all those millions of people who caught lightning in a bottle.. somewhere in the transcendental luminal state between kid and adult Between 67 and 94 ,Found out that music could heal ,enlighten, open dimensions ,make you laugh ,cry ,travel around the world ,without ever leaving your seat Bob weir has played morel significant live music , at more significant venues ,to more humans than any human alive , Not only that but he is a kind generous soul, zero ego , all about peace , good will , good party , about the moment and the music . no human will ever reach as many people in a live setting than Bob . History will note Bob Weir , as perhaps one of the most influential,Musicians in the world who ever lived , but I am sure you will tell me how silly that is .Tell me how bono ,Billy joel,Bonjovi ,and van halen are the greatest ...Meanwhile Bob will probably play more concerts in the next 5 years ,to more happy audience members between 2020 and 2025 ,Just amazing what is an epic influence career ,significant reach ,The dude is the man ,And no he ain't the greatest american guitar player but he is no doubt the top three american musicians to have ever taken to the stage ...But more importantly I can't believe how fucked my life would be say if I typed in Sha Na Na Na music concert footage ,and just filled the comments with how bad these guys are lame and suck .I think I might stay off my computer I hope you cure your misery maybe you should find someone to hug ,and then just start crying until it all comes out ..Maybe you can get lucky and receive a reach around at the same time

@grant5603

3 жыл бұрын

@@juliosanchez8263 have to agree. Silly going to detail about his guitar playing when it’s not great in the first place

@markkindermannart4028

3 жыл бұрын

@@bigsadie3405 epic take down! 🙏🏻

@1godonlyone119

2 жыл бұрын

He's always been really fucking intense.

Bobby kicks ass. I love his playing.

@juliosanchez8263

4 жыл бұрын

I knew Mccoy Tyner. Mccoy Tyner was a friend of mine. Bob Weir is no Mccoy Tyner. Give me a fucking break. Bob weir sucks and without Jerry Garcia we would not even know the mother fucker ever existed.

Based off of my seeing MANY shows, Weir and Garcia were two different masterminds on their guitars and as they both played together, they created a magic that could not be duplicated by anyone else; or ever will be. ⚡️💀🌹

@waynej2608

5 жыл бұрын

Yes, very well said. Jerry and Bob complimented each other, brilliantly. 😎👏

@musicandcoffee2853

5 жыл бұрын

Wayne J Thanks brother 👍🏼 I sure miss those days.

@Lughnerson

5 жыл бұрын

Well, Jerry did teach Bob how to play, right?

I can understand how McCoy Tyner had such a wide effect on Bob's style of music because I can really sit down and really absorb a lot of what McCoy did musically definitely one of my favorite piano players besides Keith Jarrett

I love finding a live Dead recording that is mixed so you can really hear what Bob was doing.His work is amazing.

@Kentokkil

2 жыл бұрын

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@xianshep

2 жыл бұрын

Well, that's easy: everything (official recordings included) from '70 to about '74 has him loud and clear panned right.

Bob = gem. Forever.

It wasn't until Jerry and Phil wanted to replace Bobby and Pig Pen that he decided to study Coltrane and others to develop his style. And when Kieth and later Brent joined he realized that what you don't play can be, at times, more important than what you do play.

@arlenmargolin4868

2 жыл бұрын

Wow I never heard that that they were going to try to replace Bob yeah that sounds strange I never heard that where did you find this out

@namcat53

2 жыл бұрын

@@arlenmargolin4868 Research.

dude really held on to his hair,impressive.

@SillyGoose2024

3 жыл бұрын

yeah and not in the way that Jeff Beck or Ronnie Wood did

@analogkid4957

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah he’s about 72

@Jeff-S

3 жыл бұрын

I had seats behind the stage in the mid 80s at Nassau and pretty clearly remembering seeing a bald spot. I'm suspecting rock star hair plugs. I could be wrong.

Really cool to hear Bobby talk about the influence of Coltrane because I’ve always heard a lot of Coltrane in their jams.

Seriously, ever just listen to Weir in the Dead, just try to pick out Weir? This guy is beyond genius, his playing is like a mystery. A beautiful enigmatic, counter, often full cord, mystery. The more I listen to the Dead, the more Weir I hear! And the more Weir, the more you realize he is driving (or facilitating) a lot of the direction the jams are going in.

@snipermonkey6885

6 жыл бұрын

He is very low key and it is very hard to isolate him. That is why I am at this particular you tube.

@mateostudent7166

6 жыл бұрын

Listen to going down the road feeling bad from skull and roses. He's amazing there. And friend of the devil dicks picks 11. Start there

@floorticket

6 жыл бұрын

I hear him a lot more in older soundboards, say 1977 as opposed to seeing shows and straining to hear Bob in the mix in the late 80s/early 90s.

@veek.6463

6 жыл бұрын

Weir is an astonishing player. One place Weir is absolutely essential to drive the change is the transition from China into Rider.. If you find a cover band to do it that just had one guitar it always is an abrupt change even when smooth. Absolutely requires a rhythm guitar that can syncopate to make it seamless. If you really study the music he wrote, he has an amazing ear for chord changes. It's very lovely. Like a weather report suite or let it grow or black throated come directly to mind. And forget it: Sunshine Daydream. So many brilliant shows in the late 80's and 90's close with that equisite funness. Am glad you guys are all listening so much. That's awesome. Wanted to drop a show here let me think...A fun show to watch is Duke University. That's fun ridiculous to watch. The encore I send to friends and family for Christmas every year. Check it out: Duke grateful dead US blues. A remarkable show post Brent is the Giants show 92 eyes opener, any msg show, any show around Bob''s birthday in mid early to mid October has a little extra kick. Avalon ballroom 68 is a must hear. The Bob weir trio was really good. Bob is really good. Am glad he is doing good BUT he didn't answer Mr Rather's question here. But it's cool. Peace and love.

@erichanhauser3190

5 жыл бұрын

Genius stuff

And like Jerry and Phil invented a completely original style-the absolute pinnacle of true Artistry

Two greats.

Weir could be considered more of a "second guitarist" than a rhythm player. His playing includes a lot of tasteful fills and single-note runs that underpin and complement what the lead player is doing. When heard with the entire band, the harmonic structure is more melodic and complex than what might be expected from having a competent but run-of-the -mill rhythm player on board.

Rhythm is the most important and Weir plays incredibly inventive, soulful with a great feel for sonic soundscapes

Bob pretty much wrote his own chapter in the history of rhythm guitar. Great musician 👍🏻 ETA: the Dead invented their own style and will never be replicated therefore Weir is a pioneer as well as musician.

Thank you, jerry

On the one hand, I'll give Rather some credit for at least recognizing that Weir has a unique rhythm guitar style. On the other hand, that dog joke was more than a little bit insulting, and it was good-natured of Weir to just laugh it off, basically ignore it, and move on to his point.

Aces !

Love Bobby

Jerry was also a killer rhythm player too, often overlooked

There are times I find myself listening to Bobby more than Jerry, and thinking that he is buried to low in the mix.

@jpwjr1199

6 жыл бұрын

Well, part of the reason why the Dead sounded good/clean live (until the very end) was that Weir was willing to take part at less volume, and play underneath the music from the other players in the band (Jerry, Phil, Brent/Bruce). His timbre and volume filled in the gaps and served as a harmonic underpinning for the music - that was, basically, Weir's function within the Dead's music. It was a treat to be in front of his speaker column during shows, when close to the stage, though, but the Dead's overall sound would have been incredibly muddy (which was the downfall of hundreds of 90's bands, btw) had he not been willing to play underneath the other guys. It takes some foresight and musicianship in order to do this and be happy with it, though. In terms of use of progression and chord usage, Weir styled himself after McCoy Tyner, but in terms of sonic placement, I'd argue he has a lot in common with Freddie Green, who was never amplified in the Count Basie Orchestra, but miked in; therefore, having a sonic placement underneath everyone else.

@harrysachs2274

3 жыл бұрын

Because he was because he sucked.

@arlenmargolin4868

2 жыл бұрын

I have to admit Jerry can captivate most of your listening time but how many times do you just sit and listen to the way that Bob laid down his tasty chords and just so effective for Jerry too weave

@arlenmargolin4868

2 жыл бұрын

@@harrysachs2274 you know I know a lot of people that don't like the grateful Dead or what they do and the only thing that I can say is chances are these people have never been to alive show and definitely did not enhance their consciousness during one because if they had they would understand what it was that this music had to offer

@1:35 That is why I love Dan Rather and why I also love Bon Weir.

I named my first cat Weir back in 1974. She lived up to the name, too many stories including hitchhiking, my friend saw her snort____ on top of my Technics turntable. She even escaped while hitchhiking in rural NC.( I got picked up by a guy in new white Cadillac. There was fur everywhere, but the guy didn't care) I about gave up and she came walking out of a barn ready to go..... anyway, Bobby counterpoint to the point, re-pointed. Weir has always been the first line I follow in the band, then Phil and then Jerry who being the loudest you always had a channel for that but then sync in the others to fullify (don't look it up) your ears (calliopes and clowns).

Listen to 10-9-89 the whole show is a Gorilla But listen to Bobby during Death don’t have no mercy. The chords are absolutely fucking eerie!

Some folks trust to reason others trust to might, I don't trust to nothin', but I know it comes out right. Say it once again now, Whoa, I hope you'll understand When it's done and over, Lord, a man is just a man. Playin', playin' in the band. Daybreak, daybreak on the land. Some folks look for answers others look for fights, Some folks up in treetops just a looking for their kites. Whoa, I can tell your future just look what's in your hand, But I can't stop for nothin' I'm just playing in the band. Playin', playin' in the band. Daybreak, daybreak on the land. Standin' on a tower world at my command You just keep a turnin' while I'm playing in the band. And if a man among you got no sin upon his hand Let him cast a stone at me for playing in the band. Playin', playin' in the band. Daybreak, daybreak on the land.

Chippity-chop on so many of the cowboy songs. Chippity-chop.

cool

Bobby played lead rhythm guitar .

What's the frequency Kenneth?

He been schmoozing with Bohemia Club.

@mishima611

6 жыл бұрын

bob733333 Bob has been schmoozing with more outlandish people than you could ever imagine. He seeks out strange experiences without fear because he isn't caught up in the paranoia involved with the life 'normal' people lead. "Schmoozing" with people that aren't just exactly like you can teach you a whole lot. or maybe he just heard the same stories you had & wanted to investigate what really goes on & since his life allows him access, he could do it. enjoy the conspiracy world!

@blahblah606

4 жыл бұрын

Head back to infowars. No reptiles here.

I find myself listening to TERRAPIN over & over just to hear Weir's playing. It is a challenge to play that stuff but more fun & satisfying than the Jerry stuff. Amazing shit!

@jessesnyder5426

5 жыл бұрын

More fun and satisfying than the Jerry stuff? You are entitled to your opinion and taste is always subjective, but you must still be tripping. No Jerry and no caravan across the country

@mosesgarner2404

5 жыл бұрын

Weir guitar playing on Weather Report Suite is friggin' AMAZING as well. Bobby knew every chord to be held on the the neck of his guitar that's for sure. The entire band is more talented than history gives them credit for.

@juliosanchez8263

4 жыл бұрын

I knew Mccoy Tyner. Mccoy Tyner was a friend of mine. Bob Weir is no Mccoy Tyner. Give me a fucking break. Bob weir sucks and without Jerry Garcia we would not even know the mother fucker ever existed.

@blahblah606

4 жыл бұрын

@@juliosanchez8263 Seriously you posted that same comment here? Stop it, get some help.

I agree that Bob fit well into the full structure of the band. However, I think it was/is his vocals. After Pigpen died, it was Bob who got them out of their seats with the party down songs.

Rock interviewers ought to take notice of Dan's interview here. Dan asks a question then lets bob go into a pretty long answer for a tv interview. You got a 5 min taste of a interview and only 2 questions. Instead of the mindless gibberish you get from a rock interviewer who almost always interrupt and have the attention span of a gnat.

@chasbodaniels1744

4 жыл бұрын

Mr. Rather is/was a decent human being and a journalism pro for several decades. He was on duty in Dallas for the JFK shooting, and still kept his cool. Loved his job.

maybe youll find direction around some corner where its been waiting to meet you

Bob Weir greatest guitarist that's next to Jerry Garcia and I like Bob's style of playing and don't forget about Phil

Everything influences musicians especially in the rock category. People get together and play and if it seems to have promise then continue. They do not "invent" a style" nor actually write songs, maybe more like dream them up and play with the songs to see if they can walk and talk. Listen to the beginning LPs and suddenly there is American Beauty. Are these the same guys?? Mickey leaving and returning and different keyboards seemed to have a large effect on what or where the muse might go. For anyone who is not aware of the concerts online : archive.org/details/GratefulDead

Look up isolated Bobby tracks... it's a trip

Very interesting. I always said that he played like a piano player at times during pretty much all songs. I never knew that was actually his inspiration. It is quite obvious that he is a master at "filling the holes." Great style and the only one who does it. Just listen to any Peggy-O. That's a good example.

Can anyone give specific examples using music and/or guitar theory? You know, key structures and changes, 6-string chords vs triads, inversions and power chords, different modes, arpeggios. Anything like that?

@morganthomas5934

3 жыл бұрын

This might be a bit late, but from watching and listening, just go all out on chord inversions. I never learnt much of the theory side of things so can’t help much there, but as an example, he often used “G” and “C” voicings where everyone else would use “E” and “A” bar chords (if that makes sense, listen to GDTRFB off skull and roses and you should get an idea of what I mean)

@przybyla420

2 жыл бұрын

I think of sliding up to a chord from a fret or two below. Maybe adding extra chord changes by playing two voices of an E before moving to A. I never really thought about workingmans dead before, is bob on all those acoustic tracks?

Nice job on not answering the question about high school or college

@indiegemsthatjam3986

3 жыл бұрын

Pretty dumb question ... as if rhythm guitar is a high school prerequisite?

To play between Garcia and Lesh, he had to be unique in developing a style. As a listener of the GD, I was challenged to hear the subtleties of all the players. It took me a while to really understand Bob Weir’s rhythm style, but he’s up there with the best.

Jerry wrote the riff Bobby plays in China Cat, which was disappointing to find out. But Bobby's little part in Casey Jones is all his, which is nice.

@przybyla420

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah it sounds like jerry

@xianshep

2 жыл бұрын

Doesn't matter whether Jerry wrote it, Bobby usually nailed it.

You could hardly consider Bobby a rhythm guitarist or someone who backed up Jerry. I always find myself noticing & tuning into Bobby's playing just as much as Jerry's or Keith's or Phil's.

@harrysachs2274

3 жыл бұрын

I can't consider him a rhythm guitarist either because he barley plays guitar let alone rhythm guitar. He plucks random notes and in my decades of listening to live tapes have heard him miss entire sections of songs missing changes and basically sucking because he's on too much powder or whatever.

I thought he was inspired by the Reverend Gary Davis who was a great rythym guitarist.

Saying bob weir is unschooled is a joke

McCoy Tyner is a genius piano player. It's nice that Bob likes his style. He's good, but he's not anywhere near McCoy's level of musicianship and I'm sure he'd cop to that. Branford Marsalis can blend in and add immensely interesting ideas to The Grateful Dead. Bob would have a difficult time doing the same in Branford's band. That's fine. It's like apples and oranges. The Grateful Dead already had a wonderful piano player with Keith. Bob should have studied Wes Montgomery for rhythm guitar chops.

Dan Rather likes The Dead? Cool.

Bobby, ya didn't answer Mr Rather's question but it's okay. At least you wore shoes.

1:19 his thumb is nasty

Well don’t know why John Lennon was never mentioned, on the Beatles first album he’s called a rhythm guitarist?

Jerry made the music moving and soulful but Bob is what made it psychedelic!

@arlenmargolin4868

2 жыл бұрын

Well I'm not so sure I can agree with that but of course we all hear something different the only thing that I can't understand is somebody saying that Bobby sucked as a guitar player I mean that's just doesn't fit into reality

Like many,...respect weir greater than Jerry for trying to fit between jerry and Phil...and being critical!

Trains

Poor Bobby.

Jerry taught him everything he knows don't think otherwise

Sad part here is Dan Rather has no clue what Bobby's talking about. A 'band' doesn't have a 'lead dog', dummy, it's the sum parts of everyone. That's a band, not a solo act with backup.

Bob Weir ain't no McCoy Tyner.

Sounds to me Dan knows nothing about the band.

Title should read "Bob Weir's Uninspiring Rhythm Guitar Style."

@juliosanchez8263

4 жыл бұрын

I knew Mccoy Tyner. Mccoy Tyner was a friend of mine. Bob Weir is no Mccoy Tyner. Give me a fucking break. Bob weir sucks and without Jerry Garcia we would not even know the mother fucker ever existed.

Honesty he cant even play "

It’s not a unique style to suck.

@gsxerwhite

4 жыл бұрын

James Ball tell that to your mom.