John Hammond Jr.
I just learned of John's passing last night. It feels like I've lost a friend. I had the pleasure to meet John and sit with him one night in a small club as he signed autographs for the fans. In that brief half hour he shared wisdom and taught me a lesson that struck a chord within me that I've never forgotten.
We talked a lot about the writing process as I shared some insights from writing my novel Journey Home. I had a copy with me that I autographed for John.
He was such a gentleman and kind and calm. He left everything on the stage. I hollered between songs once at Merle Fest and told him, "We love you John" the audience chimed right in and he told us all "I love you too."
That may have been it right there. Love of the music, love of the people who created it and love of the people who appreciated it. There's video of him talking about having Jimi and Eric on stage with him and his band at the same time and the way his eyes light up when he tells the story is sheer joy and genuine.
He taught me humility that night when I sat with him and about finding my voice.
Such a lovely man. It breaks my heart losing another good soul in this world. We can't stand to loose any more good people. From the streets of Minnesota, to the villages of Palestine, to hospitals full of children with cancer we need more not less of what John Hammond had in abundance.
Thank you John I remember what you taught me thank you.
I just learned of John's passing last night. It feels like I've lost a friend. I had the pleasure to meet John and sit with him one night in a small club as he signed autographs for the fans. In that brief half hour he shared wisdom and taught me a lesson that struck a chord within me that I've never forgotten.
We talked a lot about the writing process as I shared some insights from writing my novel Journey Home. I had a copy with me that I autographed for John.
He was such a gentleman and kind and calm. He left everything on the stage. I hollered between songs once at Merle Fest and told him, "We love you John" the audience chimed right in and he told us all "I love you too."
That may have been it right there. Love of the music, love of the people who created it and love of the people who appreciated it. There's video of him talking about having Jimi and Eric on stage with him and his band at the same time and the way his eyes light up when he tells the story is sheer joy and genuine.
He taught me humility that night when I sat with him and about finding my voice.
Such a lovely man. It breaks my heart losing another good soul in this world. We can't stand to loose any more good people. From the streets of Minnesota, to the villages of Palestine, to hospitals full of children with cancer we need more not less of what John Hammond had in abundance.
Thank you John I remember what you taught me thank you.
