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Sad day in Detroit...

MikeBass

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Nov 4, 2003
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I just found out today that a good friend had a stroke the other day.
His name is Joe Hayden.
Joe has played with P-Funk, Aretha Franklin, Enemy Squad and a host of others in Detroit and elsewhere.
From what I understand he is paralized in one arm as of now. If this is temporary or not, I guess only time will tell.
Joe is one of the nicest guys and one crazy good bass player. I just hope and pray that he pulls through with no lasting effects.
I don't think he has ever been to TB, or for that matter much on-line in forums in general, but if he ever came here you guys would really dig him.

I wish you guys could meet him, super great guy.......sad day here in the Detroit bass community.
Say a prayer for him............
 
Mike,

Thanks for the heads up , he'll be in my prayers. A friend of mine , Tony Denardo who plays bass for the Muggs had a stroke a few years ago at the age of 28! so a guess it can happen to anyone. Anyway he worked his way back and he now plays with his left hand on a Fender Rhodes thru a bass amp. He never played any keys before the stroke, So I guess with determination there is hope.
Steve B
PS: Keep me informed on his condition , thanks