UNC Asheville professor Brian Felix not only teaches music, but also teaches a unique course about the Grateful Dead. He’s one of many Grateful Dead scholars and has been involved in the Grateful Dead scholar’s caucus for 13 years. On Jan. 10, the passing of Grateful Dead guitarist and singer Bob “Bobby” Weir was announced.
“He transitioned peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, after courageously beating cancer as only Bobby could. Unfortunately, he succumbed to underlying lung issues,” a message published to Bob Weir’s social media and website said.
The news was reacted to with shock and sadness from die-hard Deadheads to music fans alike…