Dave Ray passed away November 28, 2002. We morn the loss and celebrate the memory of one of the Twin Cities musical legends. Dave will be missed. A scheduled Koerner Ray & Glover gig at First Ave. Dec. 13 (6 - 10 PM) will serve as a public memorial and musical celebration.

Photo courtesy of Tom Asp from a recent show at the Turf Club (Oct. 2002).

Rufus Thomas 1917-2001
Born in Cayce, Mississippi on March 26, 1917, Rufus Thomas passed away Saturday December 15, 2001. His life and career secured Rufus as an influence in the worlds of Blues, Rock, and Soul. Earlier this year Rufus Thomas was inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame. Go to www.blues.org for more information.
Photo copyright © 2000 by Ray Stiles, all rights reserved.

We're saddened to report that blues singer Bobby Johnson passed away in early February 2001 in St. Paul, Minnesota. He was 61 years old. For more info about Bobby, use this link: Blue Loon

Doug Nelson
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"Pops" Staples Photo © 1999 Tom Asp. All rights reserved

"Pops" Staples dead at 85. Roebuck "Pops" Staples, patriarch of the gospel and rhythm-and-blues group the Staple Singers, died Tuesday, December 19, 2000.

Johnnie Taylor, dies at 62

R&B Legend Screamin’ Jay Hawkins Dies At 70, by Dick Houff

Tommy Ridgley Photo © 1998 Tom Asp All rights reserved

Tommy Ridgley passed away from lung cancer recenlty. See obituary on the Message Board. We were fortunate to see him perform at the Bayfront Blues Festival in 1998.

Kris St. Louis' Memorial Page

Sad news to report -- Mighty Joe Young(click on link for obituary) passed away in March! Live Review.

Lowell Fulson passed away March 7, 1999.

S.P. Leary, Chicago blues drummer, has died at the age of 67. Press Release.

Lonnie Pitchford (October 8, 1955 -- November 8, 1998).

Eugene Powell (December 23, 1908 -- November 4, 1998).

Charles Brown New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Fest Photo © 1994 by Karl Bremer. All rights reserved

Sad news to report -- Charles Brown (b: 1922 - d: January 21, 1999) has passed away. See note posted by Stephen Davidson on the message board. Here are two excellent links to find out more: the Rosebud Agency and Charles Brown Fan Page. Click here for review and pictures.

NOTED SINGER JOHNNY ADAMS PASSES AWAY!

Junior Kimbrough Photo © Steve & Nancy Harnar All rights reserved.

Junior Kimbrough died from a stroke on January 17, 1998.
See Press Release. You can also visit the Fat Possum Web Page
A Remembrance of Junior Kimbrough by Kenny Brown

Junior Wells Dec. 9, 1934 - Jan. 15, 1998 Short Biography Review of last Twin Cities Show Review from March 1997 Show Precious Moment w/Junior by Gloria Pierce Funeral Information can be found here Photo © 1997 by Tom Asp All rights reserved

Jimmy Rogers June 3, 1924 - Dec. 19, 1997 Jimmy Rogers Memorial Homepage Show Review Photo © 1997 by Ray Stiles All rights reserved

Fenton Robinson Sept. 23, 1935 - Nov. 25, 1997 This is very sad news! Also see Show Review

Journalist Robert Palmer Dies at Age 52

Guitarist Henry Vestine Dead at 52

Jimmy Witherspoon August 8, 1923 - September 18, 1997 News Article on his death. Delta Kitchen Bio Photo by Marc Marnie Jimmy Witherspoon Dates

Luther Allison August 17, 1939 - August 12, 1997 Photo copyright 1997 by Tom Asp, all rights reserved. This and other photos by Tom Asp were taken at Luther's last performance, July 11, 1997 in Minnesota Memorial Service Remembrance by Gloria Pierce Luther Allison Memorial Page set up by the folks at the Pocono Blues Festival (with much assistance from valued friends). Review of Luther's Last Show, July11, 1997 with pictures Luther Remembered by Marcus Errico PRESS RELEASE, August 12th 1997 - Luther Allison's death Blues Web memorial Luther Allison Bio PRESS RELEASE, August 7th 1997 PRESS RELEASE, August 3, 1997 PRESS RELEASE, July 17th. First update. PRESS RELEASE, July 15th. Alligator Press Release with bio material Official site for future updates on Luther Allison's condition

In Memorium Johnny "Clyde" Copeland March 27, 1937 - July 3, 1997