Sammy Hagar Pays Tribute to Bob Weir as the Grateful Dead Icon's Passing Marks His 100th Birthday Marked by Friendship That Defied Odds.
A week after his passing at 78, Sammy Hagar has paid tribute to his lifelong friend and musical collaborator Bob Weir. The unlikely duo may seem like an odd pairing - Weir, the quiet "Other One" of the Grateful Dead, and Hagar, a flamboyant rock star - but their bond only grew stronger as they aged.
Their friendship, which predates both musicians by two days, was cemented over decades ago when they made a pact to live to be 100 and then get together if they did. However, it became clear that Weir had already surpassed his intended mark long before Hagar met him. Weir was born just 60 years before Hagar entered the world.
Hagar recently shared an anecdote about their friendship on social media, reflecting on a 2022 jam session with Weir during a performance at Nashville's Ryman Auditorium. In the video shared by Hagar, Weir joined in for Led Zeppelin's "Rock & Roll" and even jammed on a solo during Montrose's hit "Bad Motor Scooter". The unlikely duo's chemistry was palpable as they traded licks.
"It had a pocket full of sayings that he used to simplify a conversation," Hagar recalled about Weir. Their camaraderie seems more meaningful given the contrast between their public personas - Hagar, known for his outrageous stage presence and tequila entrepreneurship, and Weir, whose enigmatic nature kept fans enthralled.
In addition to this jam session, Weir ambled out midway through a performance of "Bad Motor Scooter" during Sammy Hagar's Best of Both Worlds residency in Las Vegas in May 2025. It was yet another testament to the enduring bond between these two rock legends.
As friends and fellow musicians remember Bob Weir this weekend, one thing is clear - their friendship transcended musical genres and defied odds.
A week after his passing at 78, Sammy Hagar has paid tribute to his lifelong friend and musical collaborator Bob Weir. The unlikely duo may seem like an odd pairing - Weir, the quiet "Other One" of the Grateful Dead, and Hagar, a flamboyant rock star - but their bond only grew stronger as they aged.
Their friendship, which predates both musicians by two days, was cemented over decades ago when they made a pact to live to be 100 and then get together if they did. However, it became clear that Weir had already surpassed his intended mark long before Hagar met him. Weir was born just 60 years before Hagar entered the world.
Hagar recently shared an anecdote about their friendship on social media, reflecting on a 2022 jam session with Weir during a performance at Nashville's Ryman Auditorium. In the video shared by Hagar, Weir joined in for Led Zeppelin's "Rock & Roll" and even jammed on a solo during Montrose's hit "Bad Motor Scooter". The unlikely duo's chemistry was palpable as they traded licks.
"It had a pocket full of sayings that he used to simplify a conversation," Hagar recalled about Weir. Their camaraderie seems more meaningful given the contrast between their public personas - Hagar, known for his outrageous stage presence and tequila entrepreneurship, and Weir, whose enigmatic nature kept fans enthralled.
In addition to this jam session, Weir ambled out midway through a performance of "Bad Motor Scooter" during Sammy Hagar's Best of Both Worlds residency in Las Vegas in May 2025. It was yet another testament to the enduring bond between these two rock legends.
As friends and fellow musicians remember Bob Weir this weekend, one thing is clear - their friendship transcended musical genres and defied odds.
like, how does that even work? anyway back to bob weir, man he was a total mystery, but i think his friendship with sammy hagar is really inspiring - they're proof that you can be as different as night and day but still find common ground. i've been listening to montrose's "bad motor scooter" nonstop since this happened 
I'm so sad to hear about Bob Weir's passing... he seemed like such a cool dude 
and it's crazy that his friend Sammy Hagar is still reeling from the loss 
. Their friendship story is literally the most inspiring thing ever - two dudes from different walks of life forming an unbreakable bond over decades 
. It's like they say, "you can't choose your family", but sometimes you do find a real one 
... and it sounds like Weir found his in Hagar 
. I'm gonna miss seeing their epic jam sessions together 
I'm so done with the lack of transparency on social media platforms. Hagar's post about his friend Bob Weir's jam session is just a bunch of feel-good fluff to get likes without giving us any real info about their collaboration 
The way they just vibed on stage together was pure magic 
And can we talk about how cool it is that they made a pact to live to 100 and meet up if they did? 
I'm so grateful for this legacy of friendship and music being passed down. Weir's impact on the Grateful Dead and beyond will be deeply missed 
but his spirit lives on through Hagar and their epic jam sessions 
, defying all expectations of who would be friends with whom in the music industry. It just goes to show that age and public personas don't matter when you've got true friendship 
. Anyway, the jam session vids are giving me all the feels, can we get more of that kind of magic please?! 
i'm gonna look up that video of the jam session again