Dead & Company Honor Late NBA Legend Bill Walton During Las Vegas Sphere Show

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Dead and Company paid tribute to Bill Walton during their residency show at Las Vegas' Sphere on Thursday (May 30).

was a massive Deadhead. The 6′ 11″ center died on Monday at age 71 following a battle with cancer, and the surviving members of the Grateful Dead paid tribute to their biggest fan during Dead & Company’s residency show at Las Vegas’ Sphere on Thursday .During their performance of 1978’s “Fire on the Mountain,” the screen of the Sphere showed a montage of photos of Walton hanging out with the band, wearing the merch and more.

The post continued, “We will miss our beloved friend, @BillWalton, deeply. Rest in peace and may the four winds blow you safely home. 🌹💀⚡️.” The post included several pics of Walton in tie dye outfits at Dead shows over the years, including times he’s worn elaborate, colorful costumes — most notably a “Father Time” outfit for Dead shows on New Year’s Eve.

 

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