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BillRayDrums
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 I lost my friend today....
I get this call last week from Ernest Lane, Ike Turner's pianist and oldest friend. He was telling me that Ike was feeling real down and Ernest took it upon himself to coordinate all of us over at Ike's house for a little surprise party/jam session intent on gearing Ike up a little and making him feel better. Instead, he surprised us by passing away.
At 11:10 this AM, the world lost a musical legend. I was there when he passed. so if you see the news, look for the big tall galoot in green pants and a black shirt.
I hurt.
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Brother_Bong
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Damn, sorry bro.........theres never the RIGHT thing to say, I hate losing friends.
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SuNoAnBuKi
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I'm really sorry man, I know what it's like to lose someone very close to you. You're in my thoughts.
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Wed Dec 12, 2007 6:08 pm |
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cableman26
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Sorry Bill. He was a true legend.
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Wed Dec 12, 2007 6:15 pm |
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racefan33
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My condolences. Truly an under appreciated groovesmith.
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Wed Dec 12, 2007 6:40 pm |
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Timekeep69
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My condolences to you. I remember he played around town every once in a while when I lived in San Diego. He was a pioneer who got a bad wrap from Hollywood.
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JAdrums2k
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That's sad... We've lost too many the past couple of years.
Be thankful you got to be a part of making music with someone like Ike.... those memories will always remain & carry on the spirit.
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Wed Dec 12, 2007 7:26 pm |
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bapudi
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i had a lil clip of ike and tina playing with the nice. but its gone.
im sure you would of loved it
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SHOGUNWARRIOR32
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Complete bummer man..sorry to hear that bro.
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Wed Dec 12, 2007 8:00 pm |
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seandude
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sorry man ill keep you in my prayers
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Wed Dec 12, 2007 8:57 pm |
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stephenchong
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I feel sorry for you. I also lost one of my best friends just today, but in a totally different way. I can understand how it feels to lose a friend. 
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Wed Dec 12, 2007 9:00 pm |
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stump
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Sorry about losing your friend Bro. Thoughts and prayers. Peace.
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Wed Dec 12, 2007 9:03 pm |
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SINISTER
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Remember the good times you had with the dude  , and the world will still turn brother
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Atmerrill
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My condolences Bill -
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