Ace is the seminal 1972 debut solo album from Grateful Dead rhythm guitarist and vocalist Bob Weir. While credited to Weir, it is famously a Grateful Dead album in all but name, as every member of the band performed on the recording. Key Facts About the Album

• The Tracks: Nearly every song on the album became a permanent staple of the Grateful Dead’s live repertoire. The tracklist includes:
  • "Playing in the Band"
  • "Cassidy"
  • "One More Saturday Night"
  • "Mexicali Blues"
  • "Black-Throated Wind"
  • "Looks Like Rain"
  • "Greatest Story Ever Told"
  • "Walk in the Sunshine"

• Collaborators: The album marked the beginning of Weir’s long-term partnership with lyricist John Perry Barlow.
• Anniversary Release: A 50th Anniversary Deluxe Edition was released in early 2023, featuring a remastered mix and a bonus live recording of the full album performed at Radio City Music Hall with his current band, Wolf Bros, and the Wolfpack horn/string section