RUPERTKBD Posted November 21, 2019 Share Posted November 21, 2019 Sad news. Much like Gord Downie, we kind of knew this was coming. I saw parts of the "Spirit Unforgettable" documentary that @nuckin_futz linked. As a musician, I really felt for him. Forgetting lyrics is something that all of us singers fear, but there are certain songs that we've done so often, we can pretty much auto-pilot them. John didn't even have that luxury, as the words could just "disappear" on him at any time, no matter how many times he had performed a song. Alzheimers sucks.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DIBdaQUIB Posted November 21, 2019 Share Posted November 21, 2019 11 hours ago, Heretic said: Very sad indeed... Alzheimer's...took my mom almost 2 months ago as well... Condolences. My wife (60) is stage 5 Young Onset Dementia. Such a horrible disease that is taking too many loved ones from us too soon. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DIBdaQUIB Posted November 21, 2019 Share Posted November 21, 2019 RIP John!! First heard Spirit of the West at Expo 86. Incredible stage performance and such talented musicians. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buddhahoodlum Posted November 21, 2019 Share Posted November 21, 2019 Great band. John Mann was so talented. RIP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrJockitch Posted November 21, 2019 Share Posted November 21, 2019 This one brings a tear to my eye. Very few bands that I have seen more of and one of them that really defined my 20s. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Buzzsaw* Posted November 22, 2019 Share Posted November 22, 2019 Chatted with John many times at the Railway club... saw many shows. Real Bon Vivant... great personality, fiery performer, great lyricist. Loss to the whole West Coast. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grapefruits Posted November 22, 2019 Share Posted November 22, 2019 20 hours ago, Heretic said: Very sad indeed... Alzheimer's...took my mom almost 2 months ago as well... My condolences. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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