Comment on The Country Side of The Grateful Dead’s Bob Weir by sham a lam ding dong

The band’s rhythm guitarist and sometimes lead player and singer Bob Weir (RIP) contributed both these original country songs and country covers to the band. But Bob Weir was critical to the cross genre appeal and the bridge building aspect of the band. Bob Weir was where many rock fans first discovered the songs of guys like Johnny Cash and Merle Haggard, and realized country music was cool. But through the Grateful Dead and Bob Weir, many found a love for country music. Because Bob Weir loved country too, and conveyed that throughout his career.