By the time 1978 rolled around, the Grateful Dead had returned from what was an extended break mid-way through the decade that enabled the various members to work on their solo projects. Bob Weir took advantage of the time and space to focus on sever… Read more
By the time 1978 rolled around, the Grateful Dead had returned from what was an extended break mid-way through the decade that enabled the various members to work on their solo projects. Bob Weir took advantage of the time and space to focus on several different groups in the interim, including Kingfish, Bobby and the Midnites, and the Bob Weir Band, which included eventual Grateful Dead keyboardist Brent Mydland. Though the Dead was back together again, it didn't stop their youngest member from continuing to do live shows with his own ensemble.
The Bob Weir Band released Heaven Help the Fool on Arista Records in early 1978 to rather poor reviews. It was criticized for being over-produced and for containing songs that were a far cry from the organic jam-based compositions and county-rock acoustical arrangements of the Grateful Dead. However, Dead enthusiasts will undoubtedly find this an interesting time capsule in the sonic catalogue and development of this enduring musician.
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