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Eric Smith's avatar

Very nice - thanks Alan - saw OTEIL many times w the ABB at The Beacon but never w Dead & Company - he summed up Weir the adventurer in his quote to you:

'A friend of mine noted that it was sad that Bob died at just 78 years old. I told him I thought Bob packed at least 146 years into it.'

Tony Bennie's avatar

Thank you Alan! I was blessed to meet Oteil at the Peach festival years ago, where we stood together in the hot afternoon sun watching Victor Wooten and family perform. How lucky was I, to be standing with one of the best bass players In the world, watching one of the other best in the world! It's probably a long shot, But I hope that Dead & Company will somehow continue.

Lorna Pearl's avatar

That was beautiful, said as only a true friend can. Bless you!

Alan Paul's avatar

Like I said, I am honored to host these words.

James Tomkin's avatar

Thanks Otieil ! Lifelong ABB and GD fan. Seen Bob many times in all the variations except your time with him. So many of his songs to choose from, but for now I'm going with The Other One.

Chuck Zumwalt's avatar

Great piece ,Love to hear from the musicians I respect so highly how Bobby Weir touched their lives