Excerpt from Los Angeles Times:
In his final Instagram post on Saturday afternoon, Burbank resident and professional trumpet player Roy Wiegand celebrated his latest milestone with a giant breakfast burrito.

The 60-year-old ultra marathoner and cyclist was refueling after traversing 2,500 miles on his bicycle in 25 days and raising $26,000 to help improve access to clean drinking water for the Navajo Nation.

Wiegand ventured through San Francisco and Yosemite and braved 110-plus-degree heat in Death Valley and Las Vegas. He enjoyed stunning vistas in Arizona and New Mexico and stayed at the homes of friends and strangers alike.
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Music Career: Roy was also famous for his career as an in-demand Musician both in the Studio and as a member of Big Bands like Jack Mack and the Heart Attack.

Roy Wiegand is a versatile and renowned trumpet player in the Los Angeles area.  He has toured and performed with such well-known acts as The Who, Bobby Womack, Tom Jones, Mel Torme, Harry James Orchestra, and Wayne Newton. Roy has also shared the concert stage with artists like Shakira, Michael Bolton, Jeffery Osborne, Amy Grant, Matchbox 20, John Tesh, Carly Simon, and Art Garfunkel.

Roy has also worked in the Hollywood studios playing on various recording sessions for motion pictures and television, including The Nutty Professor, the theme for America’s Funniest Home Videos, and countless commercial jingles.

Roy is also an active member of the freelance scene in Los Angeles for over 40 years, covering many different styles from Jazz, Dixieland, and big band to production shows and the first trumpet in the Desert Symphony for over 20 years.

Roy is survived by his wife, two adult children, and his father, Professional Trombone Player Roy Wiegland Sr. (Right)