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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. Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Nickname: Location of the City and County of San Francisco, California Coordinates: , Country State City-County San Francisco Founded 1776 Government - Mayor Gavin Newsom Area - City 47 sq mi (122 kmÂ²) - Land 46. ... Official language(s) English Capital Sacramento Largest city Los Angeles Largest metro area Greater Los Angeles Area Ranked 3rd - Total 158,302 sq mi (410,000 kmÂ²) - Width 250 miles (400 km) - Length 770 miles (1,240 km) - % water 4. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... For other uses, see Rock music (disambiguation). ... This does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Grateful Dead was an American rock band formed in 1965 in San Francisco, California. ... Robert Hall Weir (October 16, 1947â€“) is an American guitar player, most recognized as a founding member of the Grateful Dead. ... Jay Lane, born 5 December 1964, is an American drummer who currently plays and sings in Ratdog, ex-Grateful Dead guitarist Bob Weirs solo project. ... Jeff Chimenti is an American keyboardist, best known for his ongoing work with Ratdog. ... Mark Karan is an American guitarist, best known for his ongoing work with Ratdog. ... Robin Sylvester is a London-born musician who is best known for his ongoing work with Ratdog. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... Matthew Kelly, also known as Matt Kelly, is an American musician, singer, and songwriter. ... Vince Welnick (February 21, 1951 â€“ June 2, 2006) was an American keyboardist, best known for playing for the Grateful Dead from 1990 until their end in 1995. ... Johnnie Johnson (July 8, 1924 â€“ April 13, 2005) was a piano player and blues musician whose work as Chuck Berrys piano sideman led to his induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. ... Grateful Dead was an American rock band formed in 1965 in San Francisco, California. ... Robert Hall Weir (October 16, 1947â€“) is an American guitar player, most recognized as a founding member of the Grateful Dead. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... Grateful Dead was an American rock band formed in 1965 in San Francisco, California. ... Year 1995 (MCMXCV) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display full 1995 Gregorian calendar). ... Jerome John Jerry the Bulldog Garcia (August 1, 1942 â€“ August 9, 1995) was an American musician, songwriter, and artist best known for being the lead guitarist and vocalist of the psychedelic rock band the Grateful Dead. ... is the 221st day of the year (222nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1995 (MCMXCV) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display full 1995 Gregorian calendar). ... Bob Dylan (born Robert Allen Zimmerman, May 24, 1941) is an American singer-songwriter, author, musician, and poet who has been a major figure in popular music for five decades. ... Charles Edward Anderson Chuck Berry (born October 18, 1926 in St. ...

Formation and early days

During the late 1980s, Bob Weir teamed up with bassist Rob Wasserman and the duo toured for seven years under names such as Weir/Wasserman and Scaring the Children. In 1994, Weir and Wasserman participated in the Woodstock '94 festival. Jay Lane was added on drums and Matthew Kelly on guitar and harmonica in 1995. They played their first show as a full band on April 22, 1995, billed as Friends of Montezuma and then as Ratdog Revue. They played their first show as Ratdog on August 8, 1995. Woodstock 94 poster design Woodstock 94 is a rock concert that was held in order to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the original Woodstock concert of 1969. ... Jay Lane, born 5 December 1964, is an American drummer who currently plays and sings in Ratdog, ex-Grateful Dead guitarist Bob Weirs solo project. ... Matthew Kelly, also known as Matt Kelly, is an American musician, singer, and songwriter. ... is the 112th day of the year (113th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1995 (MCMXCV) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display full 1995 Gregorian calendar). ... is the 220th day of the year (221st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1995 (MCMXCV) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display full 1995 Gregorian calendar). ...

Membership

The original line-up consisted of Bob Weir on rhythm guitar, Rob Wasserman on string bass, Matthew Kelly on lead guitar and Jay Lane on drums. Grateful Dead keyboardist Vince Welnick joined the band in September 1995 and played in several shows but left a couple months later. Dave Ellis became the band's first saxophonist in 1996 and remained until 1999 to be replaced by Kenny Brooks. Between 1996 and 1997 Johnnie Johnson and Mookie Siegel had stints as keyboardists. Jeff Chimenti became the keyboardist in May 1997 and is still in the band today. Matthew Kelly was replaced in 1998 briefly by Dave McNabb and then by current lead guitarist Mark Karan. Rob Wasserman left the band in 2003 and was replaced by Robin Sylvester.^[1] Side and front views of a modern double bass with a French bow. ... Vince Welnick (February 21, 1951 â€“ June 2, 2006) was an American keyboardist, best known for playing for the Grateful Dead from 1990 until their end in 1995. ... Johnnie Johnson (July 8, 1924 â€“ April 13, 2005) was a piano player and blues musician whose work as Chuck Berrys piano sideman led to his induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. ... Jeff Chimenti is an American keyboardist, best known for his ongoing work with Ratdog. ... Mark Karan is an American guitarist, best known for his ongoing work with Ratdog. ... Robin Sylvester is a London-born musician who is best known for his ongoing work with Ratdog. ...

The current lineup consists of Bob Weir, Jay Lane, Jeff Chimenti, Mark Karan, Kenny Brooks and Robin Sylvester.

Mark Karan's Health Situation and Summer Absence

In mid-June 2007, Ratdog's lead guitarist announced he was taking several weeks off in the summer for a healing period. Karan was later diagnosed with throat cancer. Because he is undergoing treatment, Karan will sit out Ratdog's summer 2007 shows. Steve Kimock, the guitarist from the band Zero, who also has had a history of playing with Dead spin-off bands The Other Ones and the Rhythm Devils in 2006, will take Karan's place for the time being. Steve Kimock (born in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania) is an American rock musician and guitarist. ... The Other Ones (1998-2002) was a band formed by the surviving members (Mickey Hart, Bill Kreutzmann, Phil Lesh, and Bob Weir) of the Grateful Dead after the 1995 death of Jerry Garcia. ... The Rhythm Devils is a super group comprised of Grateful Dead drummers Bill Kreutzmann and Mickey Hart, former Phish bassist Mike Gordon and former The Other Ones, Heart of Gold Band, current band Zero and Steve Kimock Band member, Steve Kimock. ...

Notable guests

Since its formation, many guest musicians have performed with RatDog, including Grateful Dead members Mickey Hart, Bill Kreutzmann, Donna Jean Godchaux and Bruce Hornsby. Other well known guests include Joan Baez, Warren Haynes, Trey Anastasio, Les Claypool, John Popper, Dickey Betts, Sammy Hagar, and Keller Williams.^[2]. Mickey Hart (born September 11, 1943) is best known as one of the two drummers from the rock band the Grateful Dead. ... Bill Kreutzmann (born May 7, 1946 in Palo Alto, California) was the drummer for legendary rock band the Grateful Dead for their entire 30-year career. ... Keith Godchaux (July 19, 1948 - 23 July 1980) (piano) and Donna Jean Thatcher Godchaux Mackay (born August 22, 1947) (singer) are best known for having been members of the Grateful Dead. ... Bruce Randall Hornsby (born November 23, 1954 in Williamsburg, Virginia) is an American singer, pianist, accordion player, and songwriter. ... Joan Chandos Baez (born January 9, 1941) is an American folk singer and songwriter known for her highly individual vocal style. ... Warren Haynes (born April 6, 1960) is an American rock and blues guitarist, vocalist and songwriter and long time member of The Allman Brothers Band. ... Trey Anastasio (born Ernest Joseph Anastasio III on September 30th, 1964)[1][2][3] is an American guitarist, composer, and vocalist most noted for his work with the rock band Phish. ... Leslie Edward Les Claypool (born September 29, 1963 in Richmond, California, USA) is a singer/bassist, best known for his work with the alternative rock band Primus. ... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... Dickey Betts, born Forrest Richard Betts on December 12, 1943 in Jacksonville, Florida, is an American guitarist, singer, and songwriter, most known for his work as a founding member of the southern blues/rock group The Allman Brothers Band. ... Samuel Roy Hagar (born October 13, 1947 in Monterey, California, USA), better known as Sammy Hagar (aka The Red Rocker), is an American rock guitarist, singer, and composer. ... Keller Williams (also known as K-Dub) (Born February 4, 1970) is a musician from Fredericksburg, Virginia who began performing in the early 1990â€™s. ...

Discography

Evening Moods is a 2000 studio album by the band Ratdog, featuring former Grateful Dead rhythm guitarist Bob Weir. ... Live at Roseland is a 2001 live album by the band Ratdog, featuring former Grateful Dead rhythm guitarist Bob Weir. ...

Lineups

Notes and references

External links

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Bill Kreutzmann (born May 7, 1946 in Palo Alto, California) was the drummer for legendary rock band the Grateful Dead for their entire 30-year career. ... Mickey Hart (born September 11, 1943) is best known as one of the two drummers from the rock band the Grateful Dead. ... This page is about a musician. ... Brent Mydland (October 21, 1952 â€“ July 26, 1990) was the fourth keyboardist to play for the United States rock band the Grateful Dead. ... Keith Godchaux (July 19, 1948 - 23 July 1980) (piano) and Donna Jean Thatcher Godchaux Mackay (born August 22, 1947) (singer) are best known for having been members of the Grateful Dead. ... Keith Godchaux (July 19, 1948 - 23 July 1980) (piano) and Donna Jean Thatcher Godchaux Mackay (born August 22, 1947) (singer) are best known for having been members of the Grateful Dead. ... Vince Welnick (February 21, 1951 â€“ June 2, 2006) was an American keyboardist, best known for playing for the Grateful Dead from 1990 until their end in 1995. ... Tom Constanten Musician, primarily keyboardist, born March 19, 1944, best known for his stint with the Grateful Dead from 1968-1970. ... The Other Ones (1998-2002) was a band formed by the surviving members (Mickey Hart, Bill Kreutzmann, Phil Lesh, and Bob Weir) of the Grateful Dead after the 1995 death of Jerry Garcia. ... The Dead is a rock band comprised of former members of the Grateful Dead. ... Jerome John Jerry Garcia (August 1, 1942 â€“ August 9, 1995) was famous as guitarist and primary singer of the psychedelic rock band the Grateful Dead, though his extensive career involved many other projects. ... Phil Lesh & Friends is an American rock band formed and led by Phil Lesh, bassist of the Grateful Dead. ... The Rhythm Devils is a super group comprised of Grateful Dead drummers Bill Kreutzmann and Mickey Hart, former Phish bassist Mike Gordon and former The Other Ones, Heart of Gold Band, current band Zero and Steve Kimock Band member, Steve Kimock. ... 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