Grateful Dead Founder Exits Dead and Company Tour Featuring John Mayer
04/27/2023 12:37 pm EDT
'Sad'
"Sad to hear Bill Kreutzmann won't be in the next Dead and Company tour," one fan tweeted after hearing the news.
Fans react
"[Dead & Company] just announced that founding drummer Bill Kreutzmann will not be joining the band for this summer's final tour," wrote one person. "Best wishes to one of the original Rhythm Devils.
Well wishes
"All the best to Billy and the rest of the crew," added somebody else. "The music never stopped."
Some confusion
"I don't understand. What creative differences could matter at this point? Were they going to let Mickey do "Fire on the Mountain"? Incorporate "Your Body Is a Wonderland" into a set? Ban Jeff from the B-3? Is this more tempo shit?" asked one fan. "Billy couldn't hang for 2 more months?"
Kreutzmann will be missed
"Bill will be greatly missed on the Dead and Co Tour," added another person. "So glad to hear that this is not health related. I hope that this just means that we will be now be treated to some more Billy and the Kids shows!"
Fans still hoping he'll play some shows on the tour
"[Bill Kreutzmann] still has tour lineup as his header.... think he'll still appear in a few cities ??" one person asked. "Very bummed as genuinely enjoyed his stage presence with [Mickey Hart]."
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