Ace was the first solo album by Grateful Dead rhythm guitarist Bob Weir, released in 1972.
Its origins come from an offer by the Dead's record label to have band members cut their own solo records, and came out the same year as Jerry Garcia's Garcia and Mickey Hart's Rolling Thunder. However, in the case of Ace, Weir's backing band was essentially the Dead itself (minus Ron "Pigpen" McKernan), and all songs except "Walk in the Sunshine" became concert staples of the Dead.
Bob Weir (October 16, 1947) is an American singer, songwriter, and guitarist, most recognized as a founding member of the Grateful Dead. After the Grateful Dead disbanded in 1995, Weir performed with The Other Ones, later known as The Dead, together with other former members of the Grateful Dead. Weir also founded and played in several other bands during and after his career with the Grateful Dead, including Kingfish, the Bob Weir Band, Bobby and the Midnites, RatDog, and his newest band Furthur, co-led by former Grateful Dead bassist Phil Lesh.
Ace (1972) Tracklist:
1. "Greatest Story Ever Told" (Weir, Hart, Hunter) – 3:43
2. "Black-Throated Wind" (Weir, Barlow) – 5:42
3. "Walk in the Sunshine" (Weir, Barlow) – 3:05
4. "Playing in the Band" (Weir, Hart, Hunter) – 7:38
5. "Looks Like Rain" (Weir, Barlow) – 6:12
6. "Mexicali Blues" (Weir, Barlow) – 3:28
7. "One More Saturday Night" (Weir) – 4:31
8. "Cassidy" (Weir, Barlow) – 3:41
Personnel:
Bob Weir – Lead Vocals, Electric and Acoustic Guitars
Jerry Garcia – Lead Guitar, Pedal Steel Guitar on "Looks Like Rain", Backup Vocals on "Greatest Story Ever Told"
Phil Lesh – Bass Guitar, Backup Vocals on "Mexicali Blues"
Bill Kreutzmann – Drums, Percussion
Keith Godchaux – Piano, Organ
Donna Jean Godchaux – Backup Vocals on "Greatest Story Ever Told", "Walk In The Sunshine", "Playing In The Band", and "Cassidy".
Dave Torbert – Bass Guitar on "Greatest Story Ever Told"
Snooky Flowers, Luis Gasca, and the Space Rangers – Horns on "Black-Throated Wind", "Mexicali Blues", and "One More Saturday Night"
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