July 17 is the 17th anniversary of Mark Hannon’s passing. It’s amazing to me how quickly the years have passed. I miss Mark, and think of him often. He loved life so much that sometimes it’s still hard to get…

I went to my old friend Lee Baker Jr./Lonnie Brooks’ funeral service today. In the mid 1970’s, when I was starting to get involved in the Chicago blues scene, I was aware of Lonnie Brooks, and had seen him once or…

Last Sunday, I learned of the passing of two friends. Neither event was unexpected, but it does cause one to stop and reflect. First, learned of Mike’s passing. I was copied on an email from Bobbie, his significant other. It…