RIP

[ericcoleman]

There was this band I was in for couple of months, this was about a 100 years ago. I was a young punky drummer, they were into classic rock. It was a match made in hell. Only one of us could really play well, that was the bass player. He and I had a hate/hate relationship for many years. Then I started the job that I now work, and there he was out in the press room. We became friends finally. Jammed some together, talked music insessently, made fun of music insessently. So about 6 months ago he got the diagnosis. A few weeks ago, after it looked like he may beat it, he found that the cancer had spread to his brain. He died this weekend. He was a true character, funny, brilliant, one of the best bass players I ever knew. There are a lot of us who will miss him. RIP Randy Van Hosen

Comments

[mle292.livejournal.com]

I'm sorry to hear about your friend.

Losing someone that you haven't had contact with for a long time, but who was still an important part of your life is bad. It carries with it the regret of time wasted...

Meanwhile, I waste time on this stupid computer, pretending that I'm looking up things for a school project.

[ericcoleman]

We've actually worked together for about 12 years now. Don't believe what I say on stage. I've only ever been fired from one job, and BOY did I deserve it then.

[filkertom.livejournal.com]

Terribly sorry, Eric. Condolences to his family and friends.

[rose1thorn.livejournal.com]

There's been way too much loss over the past couple of years. I'm sorry. *hugs*

[ms-dblk.livejournal.com]

The good side of this is that you actually got back in touch, and in good graces, with Randy before his untimely death.

[born-to-me.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry, dear. *hugs* Our thoughts are with his family & friends.