The 2,500 people gathered for the annual benefit concert Friday definitely knew their Grateful Dead, the revolutionary San Francisco-birthed jam band honored as 2025’s MusiCares Persons of the Year.

John Mayer jammed with Dead & Company at the lively event hosted by Andy Cohen that also included performances from Wynonna Judd, Norah Jones, Sammy Hagar, Vampire Weekend, My Morning Jacket and more.

Weir was accepting an award, along with other members of the Grateful Dead or their family members, as one of MusiCares’ Persons of the Year at the charity’s annual gala Friday night.

Deadheads mixed with bigwigs Friday night at the annual MusiCares Persons of the Year gala, where the members of the Grateful Dead were honored by the Recording Academy for their philanthropy and ...

The legendary jam band The Grateful Dead were celebrated as MusiCares Persons of the Year, recognizing their significant contributions to music and their commitment to supporting musicians in need.