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Topic: RIP Mark Ross of State College, PA |
Dave Mudgett
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Central Pennsylvania and Gallatin, Tennessee
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Posted 12 Mar 2020 1:51 am |
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One of my best friends died today, far too young. Musically, Mark was a primarily a fine blues and roots guitar player, although he did own and sometimes play a lap steel given to him by his dad, who played steel going back to the 40s in and around Pittsburgh & Greene County PA.
For many years, Mark led Queen Bee and the Blue Hornet Band, who played all over the northeast and mid-Atlantic, often playing with a who's who of the blues scene. After moving on from there to spend more time with his family, he started and played with several roots/Americana/blues bands, and did music with kids and wrote children's books with a musical emphasis.
In 1995, almost 25 years ago to the day today, he and I started what was originally a vintage guitar store, Alley Cat Music, here in State College. We did that together for 5-6 years, at which point I went back to my technical work and he continued on until bowing out last year.
His death leaves a big hole in the music scene here. I'm personally having a lot of trouble processing this, but I guess life has to go on. But not the same.
RIP, buddy. |
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Bill Sinclair
From:
Waynesboro, PA, USA
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Posted 12 Mar 2020 2:05 pm
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| Sorry for your loss Dave. I watched some Blue Hornet Band on Youtube today. A good band and Mark was a great player. I'll be thinking about him when I strum my Harmony Rocket tomorrow night. |
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Mike Neer
From:
NJ
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Posted 12 Mar 2020 3:08 pm
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My condolences to you Dave.
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Bill McCloskey
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Posted 12 Mar 2020 4:05 pm
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| So sorry Dave |
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Carl Williams
From:
Oklahoma
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Posted 16 Mar 2020 1:00 pm
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| Adding my condolences Dave. I’m sure you have many great memories of Mark and his music. Time has a way but it’s still very hard...Carl |
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Rick Barnhart
From:
Arizona, USA
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Posted 16 Mar 2020 5:13 pm
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I’m sorry to hear about your friend, Dave. May your heartache ease and be replaced with peace.
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Clinesmith consoles D-8/6 5 pedal, D-8 3 pedal & A25 Frypan, Pettingill Teardrop, & P8 Deluxe. |
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Jim Cohen
From:
Philadelphia, PA
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