Bob Weir and John Mayer on Dead & Company
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 11 มิ.ย. 2016
- In this web extra, one of the founding members of the Grateful Dead, Bob Weir, and singer-songwriter John Mayer, who is joining Weir as part of a new ensemble called Dead & Company, talk to Anthony Mason about reinventing the Dead's music, and for Mayer's part, learning how to "keep up with the train."
There will never be a new Jerry Garcia. But there is John Mayer. Unreal. Coming from a true deadhead, this band fucking rocks.
It reminds me a bit of what happened with Queen. After the death of Jerry/Freddie, the band just went "now what?" and shuffled around with various guests, but never capturing what they did. Queen found Paul Rodgers and had a big tour, but it didn't have the camp of Queen we know and love. Then along comes a young guy, Mid-Late 30s, fascinated with the music of these legends. He starts working with them, and they slowly stretch their legs. They slowly begin with a tour, then get bigger and bigger, as the young and old get together and create a sound that isn't what they had in their glory days. But something that's extremely familiar but very new.
And to further the comparison, both John Deacon and Phil Lesh bowed out before picking up the new kid.
Squiggy Wigginz That's true, but do you think the rest of the "What happened after the key member died" is true?
Kyle Mikesell Atleast Journey got a better singer.
Squiggy Wigginz Dear God I agree to that.
John has rejuvenated Bobby and brought a fresh breath of life back into the dead. Bobby just looks so healthy and happy on that stage. Bobby's at the helm kids, weir all gonna be ok
Justin Harris ‘Life back into the Dead’....I love it (
I gotta feeling there’s no time to lose
No doubt weir is at helm he kept this thing going through some pretty dark times to get his man. He calls the shots no doubt. The only thing i have a problem with is they dont play enough shows. Im sure thats others scheduals not bobs hes an touring animal
If you called it for Meyer breathing life into the movement a decade ago, you should consider moving to Vegas or Wall Street.
@@ryanmoore2779 How long have you been a great fan of mine?
John said at the end "this is the most selfless experience of my life. They're not coming up and saying YOU were awesome, they're coming up and saying that experience was awesome." Touche Mr. Mayer!
Bob is one of the most down to earth ego-less rock stars ever really.
John, you’ve done an amazing job as lead guitar in this band and we all love it. Watching the 2015 shows compared to the 2023 shows, man you’ve grown into a force that can’t be reckoned. Thank you!
Much agreed. I saw them in Phoenix during their 2023 show. They rocked the house.
@@SlipandRip710 I saw them in PHX two years running. In 2022, May?, Otiel (sp) sang China Doll and brought me to tears. 2023, they pulled out some really old stuff and I melted. I miss Jerry so much. Been a fan since I heard them in 1972, at the tender age of 13. JM is a superb guitarist and musician. My son calls him Guitar Jesus. They may have stopped touring, but I'm ready to go if/when they hit the road again.
@@stevemc5919 great story. I’m a younger head so I wasnt alive when Jerry was around but Whatever form they take next I’m to see them again without question.
Take a drink every time john mayer says a metaphor
I got alcohol poisoning lmao
I never noticed this before but its constant ... lol wtf thanks
Lmao
Definitely adding that to the list
Smart people speak figuratively
I think he gets it. 'Thank you for taking me there'. He knows he can't recreate Jerry, Jerry's personality was too integrated into the music, but he can take you to the precipice of Jerry's Cannon, and say, 'Here, look at this vastness, and stand with me in awe, and here, look what I can play to pay homage. Wasn't that amazing? "
true..
Noticed that too! This music really does take you there...took me many years to understand what he is conveying.
This latest dead and company tour has been next level. They'll be going out on top.😊
Two intelligent and reflective musicians. A joy.... and some valuable insights to the dynamics of being in a band.
very well put!
Are you seriously as dumb as you seem?
I'm 44, and was shocked when John entered the band. Now the Dead & Co wouldn't be complete without him. So happy for John, and Deadheads everywhere. Uncle John's Band 🍄
bob weir looks great. really nice to see. John Mayer is perfect for this role
Now I know why tigers eat their young....
he is a Berkley boy. Hahaha...
@@johnnyb3477 Kind of. He was only there for two semesters before moving down to Atlanta.
John has earned my respect. Everyone knows that Jerry will never be replaced and Jerry certainly wouldn't want the band sitting on the music. That's because nature of music is ever evolving.....and the beat goes on.
Khataroo the music never stops, so to speak...
The music never stopped
John was hand picked by Bobby, l think he has a great respect for the place he holds
Dadadadumdadum you better lose yourself in the music the momentja wont it jewbetter never let it go you only got one opportunity
what theese two dudes have done for music as a whole is a unfucking believable life consuming love that very few people will ever understand as a whole is truely great
When you thought John couldn’t get any better ,you see him playing for the dead ,and he’s done a GREAT job ,there will never be another Jerry ,but thank God for John Mayer for real ,he’s the reason I started listening to this incredible band ,and I couldn’t be more grateful (no pun intended), it has opened my eyes and I don’t see the guitar as just a fool instrument anymore ,I see it as a way of expressing emotions and feelings that cannot be explained with words
I know I’m not the only one that wasn’t a Mayer fan of his solo stuff YEARS ago but I am so stoked on him now and very glad we’ve gotten to know him and see the real guy. He’s a great guitarist and such a humble and talented and good guy and it’s crazy because none of us dead heads would have ever thought that we would be appropriating him like this lol
This is my favorite incarnation of the dead I've ever seen. Further was great and I miss Phil but damn these guys are vibing on stage in ways I can't even explain. Just saw them for the 3rd time at TD Garden in Boston, great set list. Scarlet
I just watched this after seeing these two lovely gentlemen and rest of the crew in Boulder, Colorado. Man… when he talks about bringing people to an experience. I have always listened to the Dead, but when I went to see them in Boulder and see what Shakedown Street and all the culture was about… this brought a whole new light to what the Grateful Dead means to so many people and myself. John will never take Jerry’s spot, of course not. At 75 years old I have never seen Bobby so alive and full of new breath. This was one of the best experiences of my life. (Folsom Field Boulder July 1,2,3 2023) night 3 was insane
*John brings that new life and energy* too many people focus on replacing instead of progressing.
How amazing is it that Bob Weir has found a great frontman to keep the energy going for the Grateful Dead... Really - I am astounded how wonderful this has been!!
Man, I love me some Mayer!! Big time! I was worried that those who worship at the alter of Garcia wouldn't even give him the time of day, but man does this band kick! John is a real treasure. People sometimes don't give mim credit but he delivers every time. Whether getting the title of "master guitarist" from Mr. Eric Clapton for his playing on his JJ Cale tribute, John's beautiful solos behind Leon Russel at his Hall of Fame induction, or his solo performance of Human Nature at Michael Jackson's memorial, Mayer always rises to the occasion with taste and grace. He knows just what to play and just what not to. I'll always be a fan of his.
drumsNstuff79 of course us deadheads will welcome him. The band vibes great together. Bet Jerry loves this and hes smiling.
Thank you for continuing to take us there
The bit about john saying "you have to be tall and short, play a long solo, but not a *lonnnng* solo. it has to be blue and red" can be said for any band, and is an excellent piece of advice for aspiring musicians. there is a balance (or a mix ;) lol) of all of the smaller parts. play as one, be one, know your place, be humble, but be inspiring to your bandmates and audience
fantastic insight. they, as a team, are intuitively artful in their craft & understand the machine as a whole. not many artists think like this. what a great pleasure & happiness to see, hear, & follow these incredible musicians on this musical journey & sharing it with the world.
Dammit Thomas, lol we always end up on the same videos.
Fantastic! The kid gets it!
Keep rocking Bob!
The music of the Grateful Dead brings me such joy. And this incarnation is another fantastic bunch!
I love The Dead too, but I don't know a single thing by this guy.
@@TheRabidPosum well..go check him out. His music is way different from the Dead..but glad he is with them Saw them live last year here in Florida..was grwat.
@@romolahodas2413 will do.
They went Furthur this weekend in San Francisco. Incredible to look back at this interview.
Bob talking about the "Next Plateau" and adding on to the body of work. Wow now THAT is what I want to see. This Bob solo stuff is really exciting too. Go Bobby! Thank you. And thank you John Mayer. You've done a great job, keep on grooving on the grateful dead music :)
I just experienced The Dead & Co. for three nights in Boulder, Colorado. I saw my first show in 1970 and many since. These three shows were as good as I've heard any one play. Bob and the band said goodbye in the best way - three nights of a fabulous musical experience.
If you’re genuinely trying to keep the music alive while exploring and growing within the Dead,more power to you! Mayer is a top 10 world accomplished guitar player. Weir very lucky to have him step in because he gets it.
The Dead, one of the best bands of all time, knows how to re-create the music while not dissing former members’ memories.
It is a perfect match. John matured a lot since his early days. It wouldn't have worked in his 20s or 30s. Plus he has the skills now to constantly surprise.
John was in his thirties when the band formed...🙄
@@sandrosadhukhan i thought he was 62 now.
John: "And I was obviously worried about whether I could keep up, obviously"
Bob: "I wasn't worried about that"
These two have an unreal amount of respect for each other, class recognise class
It gets no better than Anthony Mason, fantastic interviewer and these two are two of the best interviewees in rock n' roll.
I just saw them it honestly was one of the best Dead related line ups I've ever seen since Jerry. Absolutely love John Mayer!
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Althea ToldMe your right. When I heard John start his playing I was filled with joy about how the dead sounded. Only this kind of music can make me that happy. Was a great time.
John is starting to get gray hair. It's weird to see one of your adolescent heroes aging. I love this project! Can't wait to see them July 7th.
Mayer makes the show!
July 7th was at DTE and oh my gosh I am so glad I went! SO GOOD!
Charles Joseph TV
Charles Joseph Eh, maybe a touch of grey...but hell, people get grays in their 20s and 30s...Jerry did
Stephen Neil if they live long enough.
I dunno, I've been resistant to Mayer all along, but I'm impressed with him here. He is insightful and articulate, and really does understand music. I guess I owe him another listen now.
Seederman sunshine daydream alpine valley
One of my fave things about dead and co is the fact that john and oteill both look so happy to be there. I think jerry would be proud of what they are doing. Jerry poured his entire adult life into the dead. I think he would be happy to see them still going.
Saw them at Fenway last week..Mayer is a good fit. He plays Jerry's guitar part beautifully while making it his own as well
He is horrible
I saw both Fenway shows and just saw them at TD garden for they're fall tour. 3rd time I've seen Dead and Co and it was the best one so far. John seems truly humbled by the experience. He is just a guitar player up there not a pop star.
@@aszwhole6306 can someone please step on you.
@@aszwhole6306 haters like you love to hate, right?
asz whole you have NO clue
You're doing a beautiful job John. Jerry is certainly proud of how you have filled his shoes. Nice to hear how grateful you are for the experience- very lucky guy you are.
Blown away to see them live, after seeing the Dead SO many times.
Loved it!!!
Gotta love Bob Weir, he keeps on truckin, incredible journeyman, passion and commitment. Thank you Bob.
I could listen to this interview over and over.
This interview with these two legends is a delightful experience and John Mayer’s input brings an ‘east coast’ sensibility to a west coast band to create a new dynamic. I cannot wait to see them perform in Europe hopefully not too long into the future with Mayer in the fold.
You John are awesome at being yourself and so is Bobby. You give me chills
Saw the Saturday show at Wrigley 7/1, 2017. They have reached that next plateau. With Oteil and Jeff, they are ready for another leveling up.
I was surprised and amazed at how good this band is and how much I liked Mayer in this band. My husband got me into the Dead in the 1980s, which was already past their prime and I never really got it. Now I get it. I get it because this band has not looked like it's having this kind of fun in years. Call it sacrilege. If my husband were alive he'd say I was full of it. But give it a listen with an open mind. You'll see.
So appreciate you taking me back there...Dead & Company.
I’ve been a JM fan since Room For Squares. I followed all of his peaks and valleys. But in this thing he finally sounds at peace.
Monster musician and amazing individual.
Same. Long time fan of John. Never really cared about the GD, but have discovered them through Dead and Co.
It's kinda funny how John is trying to put this into words. Music is basically automatic. You can't get jammed up with overthinking it. It's a lifeform and life force of its own and it a continual stream. Everyone involved has to go with the flow and take flight. It's a magical thing.
Great interview guys! Really enjoyed this,
well- just finished up summer tour 2017 & my mind was blown. over & over & over
Thank you for taking us there too!
“Endless & Bountiful” Love 🌹🩵🌻 Thank you 🎶
They share the same birthday..Oct. 16?! That is no coincidence.
Bob Weir: Born Oct. 16, 1947. John Mayer: Born Oct. 16, 1977. 30 years to the day!!!!
Benjamin Roe thats got to mean something
Yes Bob is 30 years older than John. Huh.
Kind of like Bryan Adams and Ryan Adams.
@troy -- wow, kinda spooked by that one. Tho Ryan Adams real first name is David...
That is actually Pigpen's original Hammond B3. Just saying
Great tour so far!!! Love it.
💃🏻 Thank you for taking me to this place… 🎹🕺🏻🎸🎶
There's a new MAYOR of deadtown!!
I hope they stick with it and keep taking it to the next level. Love Dead & Co.
You have complete freedom to be you Mr Mayer! Be you and have fun. You aren’t filling shoes. You are creating something new, for a new generation.
hahaha, like the good 'ol days of confounding conundrumming of trying to explain what is unexplainable...
Johnny I love how you gave respect to Jerry's range and reach, you said that beautifully. I have really grown to love your vibe with the tribe ❤❤❤ you have my love and respect for the amazing artist you are and what you've brought to the GD family. I miss Jerry, but I'm so grateful that God gave us you to carry on and expand the love light ✨️ hope I get the chance to come to another show, keep going forever and ever.
This interview is a Master Class.
Summer Tour 2019
That next plateau they were envisioning this day
It goes away internally & externally .. i can feel that.. think on ur feet to keep it fresh.. MAYER YOU CAN DEFINITELY HOLD UR OWN. THANK YOU.. HOPE TO SEE U N DALLAS IN AUGUST.. 2017.
🌸🌸SHAKA-LIFE🌸🌸
both amazing bob and john
Thank You Bobby and John!
After hearing Dead & Company at the LOCKN' Festival, I believe they have reached this new plateau they are discussing. Mayer is an absolute perfect fit to the band; he adds to it but doesn't overpower it. Best I've heard the band sound in years. Love the effort to move the band even further down the road.
John mayor is a G, that venue the dead and company had in boulder 2 days ago was absolutely life changing!
Yes thank you for taking me Back there
Don't worry Johnny we love you for stepping up to bring us the Dead Live.
Happy Birthday to Bobby & John! 🎂
Wow, this is the kind of dialect the American population should be ingesting everyday. Two brilliant minds with excellent grammar. I subconsciously compared this to an interview with a young hip-hop/pop/entitled artist (pick any of them), and I'm not afraid to admit that I am terrified of the current and future music generations influence.
We are in a world of me me me me want want want , it's all upside down
I implore you to watch Kendrick Lamar's interview with Rick Rubin. Not every music artist (from any generation) is going to be a well spoken, intelligent person but there are definitely some smart and thoughtful ones out there now (Frank Ocean, Parquet Courts, and Father John Misty also come to mind). Regardless, no need to be terrified about the music of a younger generation considering people were scared about rock/punk/hip-hop etc., people just want to hear new sounds regardless of the message.
@@troy8420 Agreed to a degree. Most "commercial pop" or whatever is generally written for the lowest common denominator. Stupid begetting more stupid and on down the line . . .
I think, however, it's more and much deeper than music or anything. It's the when evil getting worse, and the light still coming through regardless.
I think? Lol
But God bless this gig the Dead and Company. And bless this new John and Bobby show. Lol 🤗
Thats honestly mainly just racist. Kendrick, J Cole, Jonwayne, Tyler the creator, Frank Ocean, Anderson Paak. All smart rappers that are under 30 years old. All genuine musicians
Frederic Flintstone it wasn't racist at all. race was never mentioned in his comment. in fact, take a look at the majority of 'pop' singers and you will realize most are white females. not everything is racist, you know. ;)
I just love the way John expresses himself!
Happy 4th of July. beautiful love it
John is a pretty cool dude. And he crushes it in Dead and Co.
Just saw the final show in Boulder last night. 7/3/23 Sooo good. Almost rained out but what a brilliant 2nd set. Will genuiely miss it. ❤💀🥀❤
Grateful it goes on!
The key to life, there's a balance to everything in life. Gracias.
The music IS endlessly bountiful for sure...blues, jazz, country, folk....lyrics that incorporate spirituality, literature, religion, life, death... that's why the Grateful Dead music is so rewarding
Thank you! 🙏
Thank You 💞
Johns doin it...he has the passion and skill..to embrace Jerry's style to make it fresh
"thank you for taking me there"
Music!
So cool...thanks !!!
Kuddos JM, your playing at Bonnaroo was way more relaxed and in the moment than any other shows you've played IMHO. Working on relaxing your vocals is the next part of your journey, but I'm only 1 in ten thousand no hate intended at all, best wishes
and happy trails :)
Loved you from the beginning of the fildhouse always remember the music never stop s
what a great interview. real insightful. ha, I love the penmanship/ writing analogy.
If only he could spell and use grammar correctly
I see them together all the time now on tour!
This is so AWESOME!
love this!
Fantastic band. Just saw them last night
Phil Lesh & Friends already figured this out. Lesh modernized Dead songs and his shows were phenomenal, but I absolutely support Dead & Company in their journey.
How long have you been my fan?
I hope people understand this, how important this is that they're talking about,for without that there can never be any good, just a bunch of crap that everyone else has already done, and Who wants to listen to that
Dead & Company hope you will be here for some time
Yes. It's very heartening. The body of work, the way it continues to play out and forward. At dead50 it seemed like yes, they were (naturally) wound up - the whole thing was hyped (mostly in the best ways) but much like they were also really trying, endeavering in Chicago to lay out the...code, the DNA for the GD experience/experiment/adventure, get it documented in it's most current developed form so it could live on. Laying it out to culture, humanity. While phenomenal, it also came out a little..clumsily as it usually does when trying to pin it down. But then to hear 'em play with John, and here talk about it in the now, with an eye toward.....futher.....wow. This is truly the most lucid stuff anybody in/around the dead has managed to verbalize.
It ain't over yet! As in Bobby's dream, we may not live to see the end of this and that idea is a big ray of light in the world of today.
If you get confused, listen to the music play😊
John, you've gotten much more fluid over the past several years and that's what's important. All the embellishments are gravy, but to get to the next level it's time to not be afraid to start taking some risks!
Wow...A TV interview with no sniffles.
That's a first for me.
I was there in the future 9/18/21….Mayer slays
Best tour in years
Bob and John can celebrate their birthdays together
Is there anyone else out there who liked Bob Weir's album Blue Mountain so much that they wish he would make another one?
I was in Navy boot camp in Illinois when Jerry Died. I didn't know it until I got a Sunday Rocky Mountain News a few weeks later when my mom sent it. There were like 12 kids from Colorado around my bunk passing around the paper. We were blown away. I saw them @ McNichol's in Denver in the early 90's.