A Primer On: Ratdog

by Jerome Locson on January 23rd, 2008

Ratdog…

also known as Bob Weir and Ratdog, is an American rock band. The group began as a side project for Grateful Dead rhythm guitarist Bob Weir and bassist Rob Wasserman. After the Grateful Dead disbanded in December 1995, following the death of Jerry Garcia on August 9, 1995, Ratdog became Bob Weir’s primary band. They perform Grateful Dead tunes primarily with a mixture of covers (including Bob Dylan and Chuck Berry), along with some originals. Ratdog’s repertoire consists of over 150 songs.