Often overlooked in guitar circles when compared to bandmate Jerry Garcia, Weir was a brilliant rhythm player who blended jazz, folk, country, blues, and rockabilly influences into a style that any gu

Folks will always be remember Bob Weir as one of the greatest all time rhythm guitarists, and here are three performances testifying to that.

Bob Weir's guitar playing made an indelible contribution to the Grateful Dead. It may have been even more radical than you think.

Bob Weir, the influential rhythm guitarist, vocalist, and co-founder of the Grateful Dead, has died at the age of 78, according to a statement posted to his official website on Saturday.

I was outside taking a set break during a gig with my band Saturday night, when several members of the group saw the same news on their phones — longtime Grateful Dead, RatDog and Dead & Co. rhythm guitarist and singer Bob Weir had died at the age of 78.

Dave Mustaine says he prefers being called "a guitarist that sings" and recalls landing the Metallica gig without even auditioning.

Plenty of stellar rock guitarists through the years have been honored posthumously. Some, though, remain underrated. And I happen to think that’s the case for Don Wilson, the rhythm guitarist of the surf-rock band The Ventures. Unless you’re a diehard ...