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My experience @ The Tribute Memorial To The Late Johnny Jones.
Prior to the event I would call Marion James and Jimmy Church for details of the program, I knew Jimmy's band would be the house band and the last 2 bands Johnny Jones played and recorded with would be exclusively featured. Other than that it was expected to be a full house of friends, and musicians from all over America and from Europe, and it was very crowded when I arrived at 7:30, it took me 15 min to find an open parking spot. It was the largest crowd I've ever seen at "The Place".
There were musicians of all genre's there paying there last respects to Johnny Jones, a local as well as international Blues Legend That played with the 3 Kings of the Blues (BB, Albert,Freddie), as well as Bobby Blue Bland, Was a mentor to Jimmy Hendrix ' just to name a few'.
The original King Kasuals were in the House, the ones missing was Johnny and Jimmy. Billy Cox, The Jimmy Church band, The Valentines, Tony Malone, Carrssia & Com, Marion James, The Dynamic 5, Tyone "Super T" Smith, Earl Gains, Herbert Hunter, Ricky Godfrey, Doc Blakey, John Richards, Moe Denham, Tina Brown, Gorgeous George & Son, All 4 One, George and Ronnie Yates Nick Nixon and Sons. C.J Vaugn and Father. There are more that I missed or didn't get to meet, but it was a glowing success as far as it doing what Johnny wanted to be done which was that "all his friends to come together to celebrate his life through music and fellowship while having a good time. The show was Video Taped and lasted from 6pm to 10:30 pm.
I would personally like to thank Jimmy Church for unconditionally giving of himself to take responsibility of Johnnys funeral and allowing us to have the memorial service at his Night Club.
It was such a good venue that Johnny would be proud. And just think," Johnny could walk into the light with a smile on his face". And maybe Jimmy's waiting for him to come join his band .
There were musicians of all genre's there paying there last respects to Johnny Jones, a local as well as international Blues Legend That played with the 3 Kings of the Blues (BB, Albert,Freddie), as well as Bobby Blue Bland, Was a mentor to Jimmy Hendrix ' just to name a few'.
The original King Kasuals were in the House, the ones missing was Johnny and Jimmy. Billy Cox, The Jimmy Church band, The Valentines, Tony Malone, Carrssia & Com, Marion James, The Dynamic 5, Tyone "Super T" Smith, Earl Gains, Herbert Hunter, Ricky Godfrey, Doc Blakey, John Richards, Moe Denham, Tina Brown, Gorgeous George & Son, All 4 One, George and Ronnie Yates Nick Nixon and Sons. C.J Vaugn and Father. There are more that I missed or didn't get to meet, but it was a glowing success as far as it doing what Johnny wanted to be done which was that "all his friends to come together to celebrate his life through music and fellowship while having a good time. The show was Video Taped and lasted from 6pm to 10:30 pm.
I would personally like to thank Jimmy Church for unconditionally giving of himself to take responsibility of Johnnys funeral and allowing us to have the memorial service at his Night Club.
It was such a good venue that Johnny would be proud. And just think," Johnny could walk into the light with a smile on his face". And maybe Jimmy's waiting for him to come join his band .
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Permalink Reply by Danny Darling on -
Will,
Thank you so much for posting this review of Johnny's Tribute. If I hadn't been in the state of Texas you know I would of been there in a Heart Beat. But, I know my spirit and love was there. I miss Johnny and the great times we all had playing for this Great Blues Man. I learned so much from him and I will always cherish those memories and honor him with the Respect he deserves. He was fun to be around and to hear his stories was an education you can not get in school. I am saddened that no NMP members have given their condolences hear on NMP. Maybe I have missed it, but that's just me thinking. I think half of the NMP members don't even know who he was and what he was about in Music. Man! come on read about this man learn from his playing his legacy. Apply it to your music and life. Doesn't matter what you play country, rock, jazz, blues etc... Put down your Musician Ego. Come on people give this man the Respect he greatly deserves. Gee's !
Thank You Will
R.I.P in Peace! Johnny Jones
Danny Darling
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Permalink Reply by Judy Whiting on -
William
Thanks for the post. As you may know I did alot of the publicity and aided in the planning of this show, The one I shouldn't have missed but health reasons kept me from attending was there in spirit and you know I love the blues. Again thanks for the post.
Judy Whiting
www.lilacmoonprodutions.com
ps you going to the blues awards show on the 15th?
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Permalink Reply by valerie reynolds on
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I was fortunate enough to sit down with Johnny and interview him for a documentary I am working on. I have over 2 hours of footage of him talking about Jefferson Street in its hayday, hendrix, his early days etc. I also have footage of him performing at BB Kings, Jefferson Street Blues Festival and Marion James's annual Musician's Reunion. I put together a 10 minute tribute DVD for the show at The Place and gave it to Jimmy Church but too much was happening with the live music going. It was a great night and I know Johnny was smiling down on it.
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