A Grateful Farewell
Yesterday, January 10th, 2026, the music world lost a legend. Bob Weir, the iconic rhythm guitarist and founding member of the Grateful Dead, passed away at the age of 77.
For over sixty years, Bob gave us the soundtrack to our lives - from Woodstock to Dead & Company, from the Acid Tests to sold-out stadiums. His rhythm guitar work, his soulful voice, and his unwavering spirit kept the music playing through it all.
Today, I'm opening 50 Rising Star packs in his honor, synced to the timeless sounds of the Grateful Dead that Bob helped create.
🎁 SPECIAL GIVEAWAY - My First! 🎁
In the spirit of the Grateful Dead's community and sharing, I'm giving back!
I opened one additional pack specifically for this giveaway. 3 random commenters will each receive one of these cards:
Giveaway Cards:
- R646 JJ50 Mic Pre (Rare)
- i312 Pantha Compressor (Instrument)
- i308 Cherry Violin Bow (Instrument)
How to Enter:
- Leave a comment below - that's it!
- Share a favorite Grateful Dead memory, song, or just say hello
- 3 winners will be randomly selected using a comment picker
Timeline:
- Giveaway Opens: January 11, 2026
- Giveaway Closes: January 18, 2026 (1 week)
- Winners Selected & Announced: January 19, 2026
- Cards Delivered: Within 24-48 hours of announcement
Good luck to everyone! May the odds be ever in your favor. ☮️
🎵 The Pack Opening 🎵
Song Choice: The Grateful Dead - Skeletons from the Closet- The Best of the Grateful Dead - 02 - Truckin'.mp3
Packs Opened: 50 Standard Packs
📺 Video Timestamps
- 00:00 - Hello Rising Star Friends
- 00:43 - Start pack opening. (🎸Song 🎸)
- 05:50 - Givaway Information ( 3 Winners )
- 07:00 - Givaway pack opening.
📊 Total Haul
- Epic: 1 (E285 Curly)
- Rare: 49 cards
- Instruments: 100+ cards
- Common Musicians: Multiple
🌟 Notable Pulls
Epic Card:
- E285 Curly - The highlight of the opening!
Rare Musicians & Instruments:
- S117 The Grunge
- R662 Maff, R632 Blueberry Viola, R585 Custom Ghost
- R617 Stuart, R669 Lemon Import Kit, R605 Magik
- R673 60s Love Mobile (perfect for a Grateful Dead tribute!)
- Plus 40+ more rare cards
Instruments Galore:
- Multiple guitars, violins, drums, and stage equipment
- Pan flutes, didgeridoos, war horns - the full band setup
- Everything a rising star needs to keep the music playing
Keeping the Music Playing
Bob Weir didn't just play music - he created experiences, built community, and reminded us that the show must go on. In the spirit of the Grateful Dead's philosophy of sharing and community, let's keep the music playing in Rising Star and beyond.
"Once in a while you get shown the light, in the strangest of places if you look at it right." - Robert Hunter
The music never stopped, Bobby. And it never will.
Rest in peace, Bob Weir (October 16, 1947 - January 10, 2026)
What a long, strange trip it's been. 🎵
⬇️ Don't forget to comment below to enter the giveaway! You have 1 week! ⬇️
▶️ 3Speak