On August 3, 2025, longtime fans and music lovers witnessed a historic moment in rock history when Bob Weir, co‑founding guitarist and vocalist of the Grateful Dead, took the stage with Dead & Company at Golden Gate Park in San Francisco, California — the city where the legacy began. The show was part of the Grateful Dead’s 60th anniversary celebration, a three‑night concert series that brought together generations of Deadheads for one last unforgettable weekend.
The evening contained many highlights, but the emotional centerpiece came with the final song of the night: “Touch of Grey,” the Grateful Dead’s 1987 anthem of resilience and optimism. Known for its iconic refrain “I will get by / I will survive,” the tune had always spoken to the band’s ability to transcend time, change, and challenge. On this night, it served as the **final live performance of Bob Weir’s storied career — a poignant and fitting close to more than six decades of musical influence.
As the last notes rang out across the Polo Fields, thousands of fans swayed and sang along beneath a perfect San Francisco sky — a scene that embodied both celebration and farewell. Weir and his bandmates gathered front and center, arms around each other, acknowledging the crowd with deep bows that spoke volumes without a single extra word. That shared moment became more than a concert ending — it became a tribute to endurance, community, and the bond between artist and audience.
In hindsight, this performance now stands as one of the defining chapters of Weir’s legacy, capturing both the joy and the fragility of live music. Thousands of Deadheads — many attending all three nights — felt it was the perfect way to honor a musician whose heart always belonged to the fans and the songs that connected them all.
Bob Weir remained a central figure in the Grateful Dead story right up to that night. His voice, rhythm guitar, and unmistakable spirit helped shape American rock music and fostered a community that spanned generations. That final “Touch of Grey” was more than a song — it was a celebration of a life in music, and an affirmation that even as the curtain fell, the communal spirit he helped build would continue to live on in every corner of the Deadhead world.