Grateful Dead pay tribute to superfan and NBA legend Bill Walton: “The biggest Deadhead in the world”
28.05.2024 - 21:23
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Grateful Dead have paid tribute to the late NBA legend Bill Walton.The band took to their official Instagram account and shared various photos of the Hall of Famer in the crowd and on stage with the group while dressed up in costumes. Walton passed away on May 27 at the age of 71 in his home in San Diego following a battle with colon cancer.“Fare you well, fare you well, we love you more than words can tell,” began the statement shared on the Dead & company Instagram page. “Bill was an irreplaceable force and spirit in our family.
Father Time, Rhythm Devil, biggest deadhead ever. Over 1000 shows and couldn’t get enough. He loved this band and we loved him.A post shared by Dead & Company (@deadandcompany)“We will miss our beloved friend, @BillWalton, deeply.
Rest in peace and may the four winds blow you safely home.”Grateful Dead’s Bob Weir took to his own Instagram and paid tribute to Walton. “Yo Bill, thanks for the ride. Thanks for the wonderful friendship, the years of color commentary -and the Hall of Fame existence that you wore like headlights.
Bon voyage ol’ buddy. We’re sure gonna miss you – but don’t let that slow you down,” he wrote.Mickey Heart – the band’s percussionist – also shared a heartfelt tribute to the late and beloved Deadhead. He began his message by referring to Walton as “the best friend I ever had” and adding that his love for the Grateful Dead’s music was “beyond description”.“He was the biggest Deadhead in the world and used our music as the soundtrack to his life.
After our shows, he would regularly send messages that said, “thank you for my life.” Over 1000 shows, he just couldn’t get enough,” he continued. “Bill had an incredible passion for drums. After any meal at his house, we would play.
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