In Memoriam

FRIENDS WE'VE LOST

Our dearly departed friends

Richard Lloyd
Richard Lloyd, Curmudgeonly Guitar Legend, October 25, 1951 – November 7, 2026
Richard Lloyd
Richard Lloyd, Curmudgeonly Guitar Legend, October 25, 1951 – November 7, 2026
Phil Lesh
Legendary Grateful Dead bassist, Phil Lesh, March 15, 1940 – October 25, 2024
John Mayall
John Mayall, Godfather of the British Blues, November 29, 1933 – July 23, 2024
Matt Zumann
Matt Zumann, great friend, wonderful musician and singer, taken from us tragically February 6, 2024
Dima Sulaiman
My dear friend and soul sister, Dima Sulaiman, May 8, 1978 – December 16, 2023
Mars Williams
Mars Williams, Liquid Soul, The Psychedelic Furs, The Waitresses, May 29, 1955 – November 20, 2023
Sixto Rodriguez
Sixto "Sugarman" Rodriguez, July 10, 1942 – August 8, 2023
Jesus Barona
Jesus Barona, friend and neighbor in Acapulco, 1961 – September 2023
Rosa Garcia
Rosa Garcia, one of my most memorable, special students, 1965 – August 2023
Tina Juhlin
Christina "Tina" Juhlin, November 30, 1961 – July 17, 2023
Sheila Draut
My friend Sheila Draut, October 10, 1956 – April 22, 2023
Lin Brehmer
Lin Brehmer, WXRT Chicago, August 19, 1954 – January 22, 2023
Pat Martino
Jazz Legend Pat Martino, August 25, 1944 – November 1, 2021
Commander Cody
"Hot Rod Lincoln" Commander Cody, July 19, 1944 – September 26, 2021
Uncle Harold McElwain
My Uncle Harold McElwain, September 10, 1924 – May 1, 2021
Andy Gill
Andy Gill of Gang of Four, January 1, 1956 – February 1, 2020
Will
Jazz fan and co-worker and friend, Will, d. 2019(?)