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'I was
very lucky to have had the opportunity to meet and play
some shows with John. The thing that stands out most for
me was at the age of 13 my band and I were playing in
Edmonton, opening for John. He took time and sat down
with us before we headed to the stage. He was very
supportive of us and he had a lot to say. He spoke very
highly of many musicians and told us some albums/artists
that we should check out. We were in town on the same
night as the Fabulous Thunderbirds and of coarse once
they were done playing most of them rushed down to sit
in with John. Not only
talking to John blew me away, it was mainly the fact
that my dad had been a huge fan since before I was even
born. I remember watching some TV specials over and over
again that we had, and being thrilled how this guy could
play and sing. He'll be missed by many and the music
world will never forget the Legend!
-Jordan
Cook
'My deepest sympathy to all who knew & enjoyed the music
of LJB. I've been a fan since the sixties and will miss
the opportunity to hear anything new from him again.
Unfortunately I will not be able to attend the memorial
in Granville but will say a prayer, pop in a CD or two
and observe a moment of silence in remembrance of Mr.
Baldry. Silent! That is what the is world will be like
without his voice here to grace us. Long live the music
of Long John Baldry!'
Deepest Sympathy,
-Dean
Shackle
'Sorry to hear about the passing of Long John Baldry...it
is a sad moment in time...but I do know that John will
always be alive in our hearts and souls for many years
to come. I met john back in the early 80's...I was
simply overwhelmed to meet what I considered a living
legend at the time...yet John made me feel like I had
been a friend for years. I made a point of trying to see
John playing live when ever he performed through the
Prairie provinces. Long John Baldry is one of those guys
who, as many might say, were larger than life ...but he
was to me the one true legend. Rest in peace John'.
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