RE: [Harp-L] Re: Chris Michalek R.I.P

[James Conway <harp3333@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

I can't believe it, and I'm so sad over this...


I knew Chris for about 20 years. He was a great musician, teacher, harp-customiser, character, prankster, jokester, instigator, foodie, comic, ....etc....
He took me and a bunch of harpists out to an authentic Vietnamese restaurant at the last SPAH and we had a blast. He was extremely generous in sharing his talents and skills, and he truly loved music and people. He was a genuine badass musician and personality, and that's why I loved him, and I'm sickened that he's gone and won't be around any more. Bye, Buddha....I'll blow one for you tomorrow, bro.
cheers,
Jim Conway

harp3333@xxxxxxxxxxx
www.jamesconway.net

www.youtube.com/jamesconway01





> Date: Sat, 18 Dec 2010 13:25:16 -0800
> From: cpierce1972@xxxxxxxxx
> To: harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [Harp-L] Re: Chris Michalek R.I.P
> 
> I happened across this yesterday and I was totally shocked.
> 
> My deepest sympathies and condolences to Chris's family and friends.
> 
> Chris was with Harp-L since back in the early days.  I got to meet Chris
> in person the first [and regrettably only] time at SPAH 1994 in Memphis,
> where we shared a hotel room.
> 
> Chris was a great guy and a fantastic harp player.
> 
> I lost track of Chris over the years (due to me being lazy and out of the harp world), but I had caught up with him about a year ago.
> 
> The loss of someone so young is always a tragedy.  And it hits home for me, since Chris was only a year older than myself, and even though we were distant, I considered him a friend.
> 
> I am saddened by our loss.
> 
> Chris Pierce
> 
> 
> "Brendan Power" wrote:
> >I just got a message from George Brooks saying that Chris has died after a
> >short illness... I am utterly shocked!!! I find it hard to take in, but
> >George says he was called by Chris' wife Laurie, so it must be true,
> >horrible as that is to contemplate.
> >
> [...]
> >
> >There is lots more to say and I know many others will feel the way I do.
> >RIP Buddha, and keep tootin' wherever you are!
> >
> >Brendan Power
> 
> 
> 
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