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11-17-2010, 10:47 PM
|  | Basement Clef | | Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Below Ground, Detroit area | | | jgsbass: RIP (Jerry Solomon)
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I received this PM from Jerry Solomon's daughter. Jgs & I have been PM'ing each other about our treatments and stuff for a bit now. Knew him? Hardly.
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Originally Posted by jgsbass Hello this is Jerry Solomon's daughter,
Jerry passed away on Sunday, November 14th 2010.
I don't know if you all were aware of his condition, but the end stage of cancer took it's toll on him. Our family knew that he had befriended a few of his talkbass buddies.
I attached the people who were in his inbox, so if you were in contact with him I thought it would be best if you were all aware. |
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11-17-2010, 10:56 PM
|  | that video LIES | | Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Northern California | | | I only knew Jerry through one deal, but RIP all the same.
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11-17-2010, 10:56 PM
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Endorsing Artist: see profile | | Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: toms_river.nj.us | | OMG!!! I was just thinking about him the other day... I was packing/cleaning and I found the CD he'd given me at one of the NYC GTGs.
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11-18-2010, 12:08 AM
|  | Johnny and Joe | | Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Chicago | | That's very sad news. I didn't know Jerry, but I was at the International GTG last year in Long Island when he won the raffle for a bass (I believe it was a Valenti). Hard to believe cancer has taken him away so quickly. RIP, Jerry.
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11-18-2010, 12:20 AM
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11-18-2010, 12:25 AM
|  | Hammer On! | | Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Babbling Brook | | | JGS, RIP!
I'll miss his posts & banter on TB...
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11-18-2010, 05:27 AM
|  | Registered User | | Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Metro St. Louis | | RIP, I'm always sad to hear of a TB'er dying.
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11-18-2010, 07:05 AM
|  | Supporting Member | | Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: 3rd stone from the sun | | RIP brother.
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11-18-2010, 07:08 AM
|  | Registered User | | Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Alexandria, VA | | RIP Jerry.
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11-18-2010, 07:27 AM
|  | WJWJr Moderator | | Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Connecticut | | | RIP.
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11-18-2010, 07:27 AM
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Owner: LilRay's Leatherworks | | Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Between my Roscoe and Leather | | Prayers guys.
I don't know Jerry either, but I'd bet he'd smile knowing foks are talking about him.
R.I.P. Brother. 
God Bless, Ray
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11-18-2010, 09:03 AM
| | Basement Clef | | Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Below Ground, Detroit area | | Like most folks, I had no idea what this abstract thing cancer was until I was thrust into its maelstrom a year ago.
When Jerry first PM'd me and we began discussing things, I knew he was weak and probably not playing much...but he encouraged me (along with many others here...Thank You all!) to go for all I could.
It's a testament to all of you here that even though we don't really know each other that there's still quite a community here of folks that have a few things in common: the beauty of music, GAS and tone. Through all of that, we also see how it's all related to life and the things we have to deal with.
Music has been an incredibly powerful and helpful antidote to the battle I am fighting. I have wanted nothing more than to get back out there, providing the opportunity was the right one. Even after being so callously dumped by my former band at the last minute, it only motivated me get stronger and to persevere.
I am going to my 3rd audition on Friday night...hopefully this band can herd their cats. I suffer nagging stiffness and pain, but it disappears when I can move about such as playing live. If I am in pain, I'll hide it. Mostly cancer patients battle fatigue, so rest and exercise is important.
We have this one common thing going for us; making music and playing it with an increasing degree of commitment to its growth and a respect for the artists that motivate us to play more & practice with greater intensity...oh yeah...and squeeze that love into precious moments in days when there's a hell of a lot of other stuff that has to be tended to.
Playing music, an intense and enjoyable thing, is a luxury to many of us that have to work first at other trades to buy the time to pursue those pleasures.
By all means, at a sad moment like this, don't forget your humor. As ridiculous as some of the OT threads can seem, they have their funny and laughable qualities too. Yes we're serious about our craft, but laughin' at stuff is so important.
It's gotten us this far, this love will keep us going. 
Sorry for the long post: steroids had me thinkin' all night.
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11-18-2010, 09:06 AM
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Unofficialy endorsing EBMM, Avatar Speakers | | Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Seattle (ish), WA | | | I didn't really know jgs, however, it's always sad to lose a brother. |
11-18-2010, 10:47 AM
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Builder: Valenti Basses | | Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Staten Island NYC | | RIP. We met at multiple GTG and he was a VERY cool guy. |
11-18-2010, 11:28 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Birkenhead, Merseyside, UK | | I didnt know him as i am reletivly new here but from the sounds of it he was an amazing person.
RIP
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11-18-2010, 11:48 AM
|  | Registered User | | Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Iowa | | | RIP, brother.
my condolences to his family. it is great that they knew to find us and let us know.
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11-18-2010, 12:25 PM
|  | The Lowdown Diggler | | Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Huntington Beach, CA | | Quote:
Originally Posted by P. Aaron Like most folks, I had no idea what this abstract thing cancer was until I was thrust into its maelstrom a year ago.
When Jerry first PM'd me and we began discussing things, I knew he was weak and probably not playing much...but he encouraged me (along with many others here...Thank You all!) to go for all I could.
It's a testament to all of you here that even though we don't really know each other that there's still quite a community here of folks that have a few things in common: the beauty of music, GAS and tone. Through all of that, we also see how it's all related to life and the things we have to deal with.
Music has been an incredibly powerful and helpful antidote to the battle I am fighting. I have wanted nothing more than to get back out there, providing the opportunity was the right one. Even after being so callously dumped by my former band at the last minute, it only motivated me get stronger and to persevere.
I am going to my 3rd audition on Friday night...hopefully this band can herd their cats. I suffer nagging stiffness and pain, but it disappears when I can move about such as playing live. If I am in pain, I'll hide it. Mostly cancer patients battle fatigue, so rest and exercise is important.
We have this one common thing going for us; making music and playing it with an increasing degree of commitment to its growth and a respect for the artists that motivate us to play more & practice with greater intensity...oh yeah...and squeeze that love into precious moments in days when there's a hell of a lot of other stuff that has to be tended to.
Playing music, an intense and enjoyable thing, is a luxury to many of us that have to work first at other trades to buy the time to pursue those pleasures.
By all means, at a sad moment like this, don't forget your humor. As ridiculous as some of the OT threads can seem, they have their funny and laughable qualities too. Yes we're serious about our craft, but laughin' at stuff is so important.
It's gotten us this far, this love will keep us going.
Sorry for the long post: steroids had me thinkin' all night. | I've been keeping track of your status/progress from the sidelines, and rooting for you. I really admire the fact that you have a great sense of humor, and despite what you're battling, you're a positive upbeat guy. I really enjoy your posts. I just wanted to verbally commend you for the inspiration you provide me as well as others here. 
I've bantered with jgsbass on a few occasions and I found him to be a good guy. Sad to see him go. RIP. I hope his family finds peace with his passing. |
11-18-2010, 12:32 PM
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Endorsing Artist: Martin Keith Guitars Moderator | | Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Long Island, NY | | I never met him in person, but could tell he was a nice guy through his participation here. RIP and my condolences to his family and friends.
My family has been going through this cancer stuff for so long, with one relative and then another. I don't have anything deep to say, I just wish it could stop.
Keep fighting P. Aaron. |
11-18-2010, 12:49 PM
| | | | I can't say I knew him personally, but it seems he was a good guy. Always sad to hear of a death in the community. RIP, brother.
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11-18-2010, 01:07 PM
|  | Friends, Romans, Bass Players... | | Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Spencer, MA, USA | | | Don't know the guy, but it always a sad day in Bassland when we lose a brother. RIP Jerry.
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