Sammy Hagar Reflects on Unlikely Friendship with Bob Weir: 'A Bond That Transcended Music'
In a heartfelt tribute to his late friend, rock legend Sammy Hagar has opened up about the unusual yet unbreakable bond he shares with Grateful Dead co-founder Bob Weir. The unlikely duo's camaraderie defies traditional musical genres and generations, making their friendship all the more remarkable.
For Hagar, 78, and Weir, who passed away on Saturday at the age of 78, their connection was forged long before they ever shared a stage together. Born just two days apart, they began making promises to one another as young men – specifically, that they would live to be 100 and then reunite if either of them beat them.
One such promise became reality when Weir turned 78 in 2017. Hagar, who was already well-versed in the value of living life on his own terms, had been joking about meeting up with Weir at the ripe old age of 100. However, Weir's untimely passing left Hagar heartbroken and pondering the nature of their unbreakable bond.
During a recent performance of "Bad Motor Scooter" in Las Vegas, Weir unexpectedly joined his friend on stage, jamming to Led Zeppelin's iconic hit with characteristic flair. The moment was captured on video, showcasing the unlikely duo's musical chemistry – a testament to the enduring power of their friendship.
When asked about Weir's impact on his life, Hagar reflected on how Weir's simple wisdom and sayings often served as conversation starters. "He had a pocket full of sayings that he used to simplify a conversation," Hagar recalled with affection.
As news of Weir's passing spread, the rock community came together to remember their shared memories of the beloved musician. Artists such as Billy Strings, Margo Price, Don Was, Bruce Hornsby, and Trey Anastasio took to social media to pay tribute to Weir's incredible life and legacy – an embodiment of his spirit that extends far beyond music.
For Hagar, Weir was more than a friend or musical collaborator; he was a brother – someone who embodied the same values and wit that define their unlikely friendship. "Did Bob and I have some good fun together? #MoreFunThanAFroginAGlassOfMilk" Hagar wrote in an emotional post, reflecting on the countless memories they shared.
As the music world mourns the loss of a true icon, Sammy Hagar's poignant tribute serves as a poignant reminder of the unbreakable bond that exists between Weir and his friend – one that transcends genres, generations, and time itself.
In a heartfelt tribute to his late friend, rock legend Sammy Hagar has opened up about the unusual yet unbreakable bond he shares with Grateful Dead co-founder Bob Weir. The unlikely duo's camaraderie defies traditional musical genres and generations, making their friendship all the more remarkable.
For Hagar, 78, and Weir, who passed away on Saturday at the age of 78, their connection was forged long before they ever shared a stage together. Born just two days apart, they began making promises to one another as young men – specifically, that they would live to be 100 and then reunite if either of them beat them.
One such promise became reality when Weir turned 78 in 2017. Hagar, who was already well-versed in the value of living life on his own terms, had been joking about meeting up with Weir at the ripe old age of 100. However, Weir's untimely passing left Hagar heartbroken and pondering the nature of their unbreakable bond.
During a recent performance of "Bad Motor Scooter" in Las Vegas, Weir unexpectedly joined his friend on stage, jamming to Led Zeppelin's iconic hit with characteristic flair. The moment was captured on video, showcasing the unlikely duo's musical chemistry – a testament to the enduring power of their friendship.
When asked about Weir's impact on his life, Hagar reflected on how Weir's simple wisdom and sayings often served as conversation starters. "He had a pocket full of sayings that he used to simplify a conversation," Hagar recalled with affection.
As news of Weir's passing spread, the rock community came together to remember their shared memories of the beloved musician. Artists such as Billy Strings, Margo Price, Don Was, Bruce Hornsby, and Trey Anastasio took to social media to pay tribute to Weir's incredible life and legacy – an embodiment of his spirit that extends far beyond music.
For Hagar, Weir was more than a friend or musical collaborator; he was a brother – someone who embodied the same values and wit that define their unlikely friendship. "Did Bob and I have some good fun together? #MoreFunThanAFroginAGlassOfMilk" Hagar wrote in an emotional post, reflecting on the countless memories they shared.
As the music world mourns the loss of a true icon, Sammy Hagar's poignant tribute serves as a poignant reminder of the unbreakable bond that exists between Weir and his friend – one that transcends genres, generations, and time itself.
I'm so sad to hear about Bob Weir 
passing away at 78 
He was an amazing musician, but more importantly, a true friend to Sammy Hagar 
Their bond is truly inspiring 
and it's beautiful to see how music brought them together 
I love that they had a promise to make promises to each other 
at birth - talk about commitment 
It's clear that their friendship was the real deal 
#RIPBobWeir
can't help but wish we could've seen more of these collabs 
did you catch the part where bob weir surprised sammy on stage in las vegas? that was some crazy karma right there 
... 2 days apart and they make these crazy promises to each other as kids and then become lifelong friends? That's just wow... I mean, who would've thought that Sammy Hagar and Bob Weir would be jamming out together on stage at the age of 100? 
this is such a beautiful story about an unlikely friendship that just goes to show music can bring people together from different walks of life. i mean think about it if sammy hagar and bob weir were born two days apart like they said they would be back in the day, who knows what kind of crazy adventures they must have had along the way? but even more so, their friendship just shows how we can all get along regardless of our differences. 
just thinking about sammy hagar and bob weir's friendship is giving me all the feels... they're proof that you can find common ground with someone from a different world, even if it means bridging 4 decades of music 
. their bond was more than just musical chemistry - it was like having two peas in a pod, sharing values and laughter that will live on long after weir left us 
. let's take a page out of these two rock legends' book and nurture our own friendships with the same kind of love, respect & playfulness 
. It sounds like they just stuck together because they felt guilty for making promises to each other as kids 
This is so sad... two days apart and they became like brothers. I loved watching them jam together on stage, it was like magic 
. I'm really going to miss Bob Weir's wisdom and his sayings were always so deep and meaningful 
. The music world has lost a true icon and I'm sure Weir's spirit will live on through his music 
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