After a spectacular summer out on the road with Dead & Company, guitarist Bob Weir has been really working on himself of late. Weir has a new solo album due out on September 30th, fans will get to hear his first new batch of original songs in over 30 years. Considering Bobby’s 50+ year career in music and revitalized solo career, it’s no wonder he was honored at last night’s Americana Honors & Awards ceremony, hosted by the Americana Music Association.
It’s also no wonder that Weir was given a Lifetime Achievement Award at the event, as his musical legacy is simply extraordinary. Between his songs written for the Grateful Dead and his countless years on the road, Weir is an embodiment of the Americana music culture. Congratulations!
Weir also got to perform at the ceremony, treating fans to a thematically-appropriate rendition of “Mama Tried” in honor of the late Merle Haggard. Watch a clip below.