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Gone, but not forgotten.
John Curulewski John DeRudder Bolander Davis Jim Ellison Derek Frigo Kirk Harber
Frank Jalovec Cub Koda Rich Mahota Chester Neal Mike Neff Bill Ohde John Panozzo Jerry Sell
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John Curulewski, guitar player and original member of Styx, school teacher, studio engineer, died at the age of 37.
John "JC" Curulewski
1950 – 1988
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Bolander Davis, bass player for Bonk Nobles, guitar player for the Squids
died of cancer.
Scott "Bolander" Davis
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'On June 20, 1996, James Walter Ellison, front man for the Chicago power pop trio
Material Issue, left this world, leaving behind a legacy of songs and stories.'
A self-promoting and marketing guru, Jim Ellison was one of a kind.
Jim Ellison
1964 - 1996
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Derek Frigo, the former guitarist for Enuff Z'Nuff, died on May 28, 2004. He was 37.
Derek Frigo
1964 - 2004
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It is with extreme sadness that we report that John DeRudder,
Eleventh Hour Saxophone player, was tragically killed in a car accident on Tuesday, November 11th, 2006.
John was driving home from work when it happened. He was married for 19 years to his wife Jan and has 3 sons.
We are all in complete shock and disbelief. We ask you to remember John and his family in your thoughts and prayers.
We will miss him!
In Memoriam
John DeRudder
1960 - 2006
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With great sadness we report the passing of
Kirk Harber, whose body was found on the Lake Michigan shoreline on December 28,
2004.
Kirk, a great friend, brother, uncle and son was found in a spot on the lake
where he was most at peace.
Often he would go to the shore with his rosary in hand to meditate, having
recently been baptized.
Kirk was an accomplished musician and singer, best known for his work in Chase Daniels & Western Star and Big Daddy Shark & the Fins.
He will be missed by us all.
Kirk Harber
1956 - 2005
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Frank Jalovec, lead singer and guitar player of the Kind, died tragically while on the job.
Frank Jalovec
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Cub Koda, the living spirit of rock'n'roll, a great songwriter, guitarist, blues-rock-R&B-etc historian,
critic, journalist, crazed & cosmic Motor City clown, friend and human being,
died on Saturday, July 01, 2000 from
complications of kidney disease.
Many of you know the magnitude of this loss to the world of music, humor and
humans.
If you don't, Cub was a whale of a lot more than the guy who wrote "Smokin' in the Boys Room."
All sorts of people will be willing to
testify to that, from Bo Diddley and Link Wray on down.
Think well of my old pal and do as he would do: TURN IT UP! - Dave Marsh
1948 - 2000
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Drummer for Dreamer and the All Night Newsboys
Rich Mahota passed away 08/2007 he was 52 years old. Rich
wrote the song, Radio that was featured on the 1982 "Loop Rocks" album.
Rich Mahota
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Chester Neal joined Cotton Eyed Clyde several weeks ago as our new harmonica player.
He was a talented musician and was a great addition to our band.
While we were practicing on November 21, 2006 Chester suffered a heart attack.
Sadly, he passed away early the next day.
All of us in Cotton Eyed Clyde extend our sympathy to Chester’s family and friends.
Chester Neal
1954 - 2006
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Des Plaines native Michael Jay Neff, 54, a drummer who performed with many musical groups
during his lifetime, died on Thursday, Aug. 24 at his Des Plaines home.
Born Oct. 20, 1951, Mr. Neff is survived by his mother, brother, sister, a niece and his former wife.
A memorial service was held at G.L. Hills
Funeral Home in Des Plaines.
Special Note from Off Broadway:
Off Broadway would like to extend their deepest sympathy to the
family of Michael Neff, who passed away on Thursday, August 24, 2006.
Mike was once the man behind the drums for
Off Broadway and he will be missed.
1951 - 2006
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Famed guitar player and singer of many Chicago bands, such as the Hillbillys From Space, More About Frank,
Lazy Boy and the Rockin' Recliners and Papa St. John, passed away October 2006.
Bill Ohde
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John Panozzo, drummer and original member of Styx, died at the age of 47.
John Panozzo
1948 – 1996
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Chicago musician Jerry Sell played guitar and the role of Ronnie Wood in the Rolling Stones tribute band "Beggars Banquet," he also was a member of
the critically acclaimed original band "Spank S'Notra," "The Alice Cooper Tribute Band," and was in a number of garage bands with his friends, "The Riff Rats."
Jerry was a hard-working motor mechanic/machinist by day, lover and student of the guitar by night.
Never content with simply playing well, Jerry was constantly practicing and learning new techniques to enrich his craft.
A huge fan of The Rolling Stones, Jerry's influences included Mick Taylor, Keith Richards and Jeff Beck.
Jerry passed suddenly in July 2003 of a heart ailment, at 36 years of age. Survivors include his wife Allanna, family and many friends.
Jerry was one of a kind and will always be missed.
Jerry Sell
1966 - 2003
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