Grateful Dead pay tribute to superfan and NBA legend Bill Walton: “The biggest Deadhead in the world”
nme.comGrateful 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.
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