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Rockers We've Lost in 2026
Rock legends Bob Weir and Brad Arnold among 2026's music casualties.
In brief
Rock legends Bob Weir and Brad Arnold among 2026's music casualties. Bob Weir and Brad Arnold died in 2026, marking significant losses in rock and metal music. Originally reported by Loudwire.
Bob Weir
Bob Weir of the Grateful Dead died on Jan. 10 at age 78 after Jerry Garcia's death in the '90s.
Brad Arnold
Brad Arnold, 3 Doors Down frontman, died on Feb. 7 at age 47 after stage 4 renal cell carcinoma diagnosis in 2025.
Other Rock Legends
ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard, Venom pioneer Cronos, Bonnie Tyler, Clive Davis, Peter Katsis, and Doug Goldstein also died in 2026.
The bottom line
Bob Weir and Brad Arnold died in 2026, marking significant losses in rock and metal music.
