The San Antonio music scene remembers .......

This listing is for tribute of those that have passed. They were our bandmates, our soulmates, our friends, and our brothers. They were loved and they are missed. Rest in Peace ........

• BILL ASH - (2001) Bands include: The STOICS, CHILDREN. Died of a heart attack. RB writes: The thing i remember about bill ash - he was always smiling. Rest in peace. KINGDUET writes: That was a shocker about Bill Ash...he was a funny and good guy... always a bundle of energy...so much so that we used to have to ask him to settle down. Roger Barnes writes: "When I hooked up with Bill at our 25th Class Reunion he said he got out of the music business because it was too uncertain. He had a business of his own in Houston and had recently invented a beverage dispensing device that he had a patent on. He was a smart talented guy but I felt it a shame that with his talent he had not stuck with the music. I was also struck that
  he had not changed at all over the years...he looked the same and had that same old energy and spark that others on this site have mentioned. He was just a nice guy....a good guy, who never looked down on anybody.We shall not see his like again."
• RAY BOE - (1999) Bands include: SWEET SMOKE. MT writes: Ray Boe, the base player (of Sweet Smoke), died of cancer.
• JAMES BRANDESKY -(1997) Bands include: CROSSOVER, DOUBLE BARREL. Rick Linn writes: "James passed away from Bone Marrow Cancer about 5 years ago."
• BUDDY CARSON - (197?) Bands include:OUTCASTS. SO writes: "Buddy Carson, who was my friend-seems that he died in the 70's in San Francisco-very sad to hear that." Denny Turner writes: "CORRECTION: Buddy Carson passed away in his Father's arms, in San Francisco in 1981, from serum hep."
• BILLY CAREY - (19??) Bands include: The KIDS, MO-DELS and others. Kurt Otto writes: There were two great drummers (and dear friends) while I was playing with the Mo-Dels, Hans Ricomini and Billy Carey.... it breaks my fuckin' heart... It HURTS really bad to lose such close friends so young." Monica Cox writes: " I am very saddened by Billy's untimely death, I think he should be remembered."
• TOMMY DAVIS - (19??) Bands include: GIANT SMILING DOG, PABLOS GROVE and many many others. Suicide or Overdose death???. Kurt Otto writes: "Hey Mike, i just saw the memorandum page mentioning Tommy Davis, he wasn't an OD, he shot himself in the head, Mike Novak found him" David McDavid writes: "I don't think Tommy Davis committed suicide. He was my closest friend for many a year, and my guess is that he overdosed trying to get a Bigger Buzz" Rob Meurer writes: "Tommy Davis was a dear man and a great friend in our younger days. I was so dismayed -- but not surprised -- to hear of his death a few years ago. But I never heard it as a suicide; I was told it was an O.D. Certainly could've been both, I guess." Margaret Moser writes: "I lived just a few blocks from Sol Casseb when he was playing drums in the Laughing Kind and dated Tommy Davis when he was in Giant Smiling Dog - I was so saddened to read of his death but thank you for the information."
• JIMMY DAY - (1999) Steel guitar legend
• GARY EISENBERG - (1993) Chuck Balcar writes: "Gary Eisenberg died of cancer a more that decade ago, he was the first of many from our "highlands area" musicians to die that way. Gary died in Nebraska where he was in a band with his wife and brother in law."
• JOE ESTES - (2000) Bands include: MOTHER GOOSE, SMITH BROTHERS, and many others. Died of brain cancer.
• DENNY EZBA - (2001) Rockabilly singer backed by the Goldens
• DANNY GALINDO - (2001) Bands include: The 13TH FLOOR ELEVATORS and many others. Robert Galindo writes: (excerpts from eulogy reads) ... "My brother, Daniel Raymond Galindo, passed away thursday afternoon, 4:00 pm, 5/17/2001, from complications associated with the deadly virus, hepatitis C. My father was with him at the time of his passing. He died a peaceful and dignified death. he died at peace with himself and the world. He does not leave behind any biological descendants, but he is survived by many grateful comrades who benefited from his experience and guidance. I am pleased to know that he was such a positive influence on the lives of those who needed his strength and wisdom during their own winters of discontent.........."
• LENNY GARCIA- (1978) Bands include: HEYOKA soundman. Died of gunshot wounds. ML writes: Lenny was a warm and caring person. He would do anything to help a friend. I hear he was shot and killed by a bandit robbing his place of business at his day job. They never caught the murderer. The good truly died young in this case. Rest in peace bro...
• VALERIE GARCIA - (May 9,2003). Wife of Heyoka Guitarist Dito. Killed in a auto accident. Valerie was a wonderful and caring person who had many friends in the musician community. She was loved and will be dearly missed.
• RANDY GARIBAY - (2002) Longtime San Antonio area Blues master.
• STEVE GOTT - (1989) Bands include: DANSIR, RENEGADE and HOT CHEXX. Died in auto accident while in Canada. ML writes: Steve...you were a big, loud, and funny guy who could make the most pissed off person smile. You left behind a world full of people who loved you. I hope you are finding happiness where ever you are. You are probably playing a practical joke on someone there.......
• DON EARL HARDING - (????) Bands include: JOKER MOON and others.
• JAY HOYER - (2004) Bands include: Laughing Kind, Bees make Honey and many many others. This guy was the life of the party in many circles. He was loved by a large segment in the musican's circle of brothers and is deeply missed. His demise was a truly sad and heartbreaking event for the SA music scene.
• CHRIS HOLZHAUS - (January 18, 1950 - July 11, 2008) - A full memorial page is planned at a later date and after all materials are collected. For now, just check the NEWS page for the latest developments. Miss ya bro...
• MORRIS KALT - (2002) Morris was always the smiling face welcoming you at your favorite music store. Kurt Otto writes: "Morris was an old friend who passed away dec. 20, 2002, I will miss him."
• LARRY KUENTZ - (2001) Bands includes: CLEAR and various country & solo. Fernando writes: "Larry Kuentz died about three years ago. Larry was a good musician and a good friend. He also had a long list of friends from the San Antonio music scene. From his heart and soul,Vincent Coy sang a tribute to Larry at his funeral service and he will be missed by all of his family and friends."
• STEVE LESSING -(1979) Bands include: STRAW DOGS. Rick Linn writes: "Steve was tragically killed in an auto accident.Steve was only 21 when he was
  killed but would certainly have become a major guitar presence in SA had he lived on."
• LIC Band members: Mary Hemenway writes: "Unfortunately, Louis is no longer with us, nor his Richard. Richard was killed in an automobile accident. And, very sad to say, Louis killed himself. For someone that loved the band and more importantly was priviledged to have Louis as a friend, I appreciate the kind words you mentioned about Lic." Rose Green writes: "The singer in Lic - Louis -God Rest his soul, he is no longer with us - damn shame."
• BARRY KENT LITTLETON - (1989) Bands include: QUARTETT and others. Phil Moran writes: "Those of us fortunate enough to be called friend by Barry K. Littleton, have, and always will, miss his wit, humor, and benevolent generosity. We are all diminished by his passing."
• RANDY LOONEY - (1977) Bands include: The MAXXINE GAS and STUDERBAKER HAWK. Died of gunshot wounds. ML writes: "Randy was the kind of guy who was the life of the party. His presence could warm up a room and make the gathering complete. His wit, and warm and gentle nature is truly missed. The world is a little more empty without him."
• RICK MAJNI - (Nov 13th, 2007) Bands include: NSomnia, Medicine Men & many others. Val Mora writes: "He was the epitome of a good man and a great musician and friend to us all. Be sure to send out a prayer for him. You can read the entire Memorium HERE
• DAVID MARTIN - Bassist and sound engineer.
• JOHN MOON - (1977) Bands include: TRAYDWINDS and LUV LIGHT. Peggy Hicks writes: "My brother, John Moon, was in a band called the Traydwinds which later became known as the Luv Light when they moved to Austin. John was also in a band called The Texas Starmen. He died tragically in an auto accident on August 20, 1977, while he and the band were on their way to a gig in or near Victoria, TX. He signed a recording contract just 3 days prior to his death. It's a tragedy that his life was cut short when he was on the verge of maybe making it big. He is survived by his bandmates, his wife, & his stepson, whom he was attempting to adopt at the time of his death."
• ROCKY MORALEZ - (2006) Tenor sax and a founder of West Side Horns
• MICHAEL CAREY MULLINS - (Sept 12, 2004) - Bands include: BlackJack, Emerald, Razz, Heyoka, Max, WinterKat. Read the entire Memorium HERE
• JAMES ORR - (July 29, 2003) Bands include: Bobby Baker, GUNSMOKE, SANDCASTLE and many more. Also, earlier this spring, he was involved in the SALT theater production of 'Jesus Christ Superstar' as bass player. Jim was a really standup all round nice guy and a good pal. You could always count on him being there for you. Word has it that he died from complications from Diabetes. I miss you already Brother Jim....Rest in peace!
• KENNY PEASE - (1974) Bands include: CLEAR. Fernando writes: "Kenny Pease drowned in an outing accident up in Austin after graduating from the University of Texas."
• STEVE PERRON - (1973) Bands include: The ARGYLES, CHILDREN and others.
• HANSEL JURGEN RICOMINI - (1996) Bands include: The MO-DELS and others. (Also see Billy Carey listing above).
• DOUG SAHM - (2000) Bands include: SIR DOUGLAS QUINTET, TEXAS TORNADOES and many others. Doug Sahm died at age 58 from natural causes on Thursday, November 18,1999 in Taos, New Mexico.
• CLIFFORD SCOTT (1993) - Tenor sax wrote Honky Tonk and played the famous solo for the hit record.
• DAVID JOHN SEURER - (Aug 25, 2003) Bands include: THE KLOCKS and PASSING STRANGERS, among others. During his long cancer illness he remained upbeat, never complaining and continuing to show his zest for life.
• GARY STEWART - (2005) The South Texas country rock crossover artist and balladeer. Gary led his own band around the S.Texas area for years and enjoyed some degree of success locally, nationally, and around the world with record sales.
• RALPH STRAUB - (1988) Keyboards, techical wiz. Electric Machine tech. Thomas Grünwald writes: "This was one hell of a guy, and definitely a genius in a number of fields. I went back to Germany in August 1988 hoping to keep at least occasional loose contact with Ralph. Then in late 1989, the night that the Berlin Wall fell, I tried to contact him without success. Assuming that he had moved, I called his parents, whose phone number I luckily had. That was when I head the bad news. His Mom told me that he had been killed in a car accident in California in May 1989, half a year earlier."
• RON THIBERT - (1998) Bands include: SWEET SMOKE. MT writes: He died of lymphoma on March 4, 1998, in Fort Worth. I loved him very much.
• BEN TRIEBER - (1969) Bands include: The ARGYLES and others. CH writes: "Ben Trieber (who played with Perron and I) was killed in a boating accident at Mcqueeny lake in 1968. He was fooling around with Roy Holland in a drag boat. They were fucked up and at top speed, one or the other hit the trottle and the boat took a nose dive breaking Bennys neck." 60sMan writes: "Ben Treiber died in about 1969 (about 3 years before Stevie Perron), cant blame CH for not remembering the date. Benny was a bass player for the Argyles. The Argyles formed the Minds Eye club mentioned in your website.
• BENNY THURMAN - (JUNE 22, 08) Bobby Stalbird writes: "Here is a link for you about the passing of Benny Thurman yesterday. More info can be found HERE ." ML adds: Benny was a member of Austins' famed 13th Floor Elevators in the late 60's. He thought of himself primarily as a fiddle player but many remember him as the bands bass player from 65'-66'.
• KENNY WALKER - (1998) Bands include: SANDCASTLE and others. Died from a gunshot wound. ML writes: Kenny was a great guy who would always take the individual path in life. Self confident with a great sense of humer, combined with a heart of gold. It truly breaks my heart that you left us so soon.
• LARRY 'JR' MEDLOW WILLIAMS - (1997) Bands include: The COBRAS. Died of cancer. SL writes: "Unfortunately, Jr. Medlow of the Cobras died at home in Lubbock: Cancer claimed the life of rhythm 'n' blues vocalist Larry "Jr." Medlow Williams on April 17, 1997."
• CHARLES FRANCIS WINAN - (March 15, 07) Charlie was a longtime local artist and cultural guru. Rest in Peace