moj Posted October 11, 2020 Share Posted October 11, 2020 Oh no! I'll miss him. RIP Jimmy. Dang, this pandemic taking too many. My cousin just got out of the hospital from Covid. 2 months on a ventilator. He's at a rehabilitation center. Has some memory lapses, but will recover. Thank God. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Force Posted October 11, 2020 Share Posted October 11, 2020 Jimmy was one of the main reasons I selected Durham as my next place to live after leaving the metro Detroit area. I got to know him quite well, jammed with him a few times, and had a blast every time. Jimmy was a great guy, and a great friend as well. He will be missed by many many people. Quote Steve Force, Durham, North Carolina -------- My Professional Websites Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markyboard Posted October 11, 2020 Share Posted October 11, 2020 I had the good fortune of having Jimmy stay over here twice. Once for a MAKCFH and once when we went to see Kevin Anker play in Annapolis. My son got to join us for that one and he too enjoyed Jimmy's company and good hearted nature. Damn, I cant figure out how to cry on a forum. I'll leave it at that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Muscara Posted October 11, 2020 Share Posted October 11, 2020 Shit. I think he popped in (prompted by Tom/ITGITC) one of our first Virtual KCFHs, maybe the very first one. That was the only time I got to interact with him in real time, but I've known him online for years, just like many of you did. I'm really bummed about this news. Please stay safe out there, my friends. Quote "I'm so crazy, I don't know this is impossible! Hoo hoo!" - Daffy Duck "The good news is that once you start piano you never have to worry about getting laid again. More time to practice!" - MOI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliffk Posted October 11, 2020 Share Posted October 11, 2020 Such sad sad news. RIP brother BluesKeys. Quote YouTube music Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CowboyNQ Posted October 11, 2020 Share Posted October 11, 2020 Awful. RIP Jimmy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichieP_MechE Posted October 11, 2020 Share Posted October 11, 2020 Terrible news. He was such a bright presence on this forum. RIP Jimmy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ITGITC Posted October 11, 2020 Share Posted October 11, 2020 My heart is broken. Quote "Music expresses that which cannot be put into words and that which cannot remain silent." - Victor Hugo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProfD Posted October 11, 2020 Share Posted October 11, 2020 Brotha Jimmy aka BluesKeys or BK as I would call him had a wonderful personality and absolutely loved music. I also had the fortune of meeting and hanging out with him in person. BK and I would exchange PMs and talk on the phone about his band and recording projects. He loved to talk and laugh. I think he really enjoyed my counsel regarding women too. There's no doubt in my mind that BK will be hanging out in the musicians lounge looking forward to his turn to play and sing with those he admired. RIP brotha Jimmy. Quote PD "The greatest thing you'll ever learn, is just to love and be loved in return."--E. Ahbez "Nature Boy" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill H. Posted October 11, 2020 Share Posted October 11, 2020 Only knew him through the forum, but thoroughly enjoyed his posts. Such a shock to hear. RIP BluesKeys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoken6 Posted October 11, 2020 Share Posted October 11, 2020 I always enjoyed Jimmy's posts on this forum. He'll be missed. RIP. Cheers, Mike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PianoMan51 Posted October 11, 2020 Share Posted October 11, 2020 The bell tolls for us. A few years ago I invited Jimmy into my house to try out my new piano. He gave me a performance of 'A Song For You". I replied with 'My Funny Valentine". I should have listened harder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiefDanG Posted October 11, 2020 Share Posted October 11, 2020 RIP Jimmy. Such a shame. My heart goes out to his family. He will be missed by many. Quote Professional musician = great source of poverty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piktor Posted October 11, 2020 Share Posted October 11, 2020 So sorry to hear this. He sermed like such a decent guy. I am glad to see that so many of you got to know the man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George88 Posted October 11, 2020 Share Posted October 11, 2020 RIP, Jimmy. Very, very sad news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MathOfInsects Posted October 11, 2020 Share Posted October 11, 2020 Really sorry to hear this. Quote Now out! "Mind the Gap," a 24-song album of new material. www.joshweinstein.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b3maniac Posted October 11, 2020 Share Posted October 11, 2020 Rest in peace Jimmy Weaver, aka Blueskeys. You were a good person and heck of a musician. Quote Yamaha MOXF8, MOXF6, Radial Key Largo, Yamaha DXR 10's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adan Posted October 11, 2020 Share Posted October 11, 2020 Like many others, I only knew him through the forum. But he was one of those cats who put his life out there in his posts, so impossible not to feel a sense of loss at this. We -- and especially the pros on this forum who can't just sit this out -- work in an extremely high risk environment. In memory of the Jimmy Weavers of the world, let us resolve to keep music alive. Quote Gigging: Crumar Mojo 61, Hammond SKPro Home: Vintage Vibe 64 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoahZark Posted October 11, 2020 Share Posted October 11, 2020 I"m so sorry to hear this news. I always enjoyed Jimmy"s presence on this forum, and I had the great pleasure of meeting him in person at a couple of Mid-Atlantic KC Forum Hangs several years back. Such a big personality, and a helluva keyboard player (and singer). RIP Blueskeys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Hooper Posted October 11, 2020 Share Posted October 11, 2020 Saw this on Facebook; I"m so sorry to read this. My condolences to you all! Quote Composer/Performer at Roger Hooper Music Product Trainer at CASIO www.rogerhooper.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mauriziodececco Posted October 12, 2020 Share Posted October 12, 2020 I join the collective sadness ... hard times ... Maurizio Quote Nord Wave 2, Nord Electro 6D 61,, Rameau upright, Hammond Pro44H Melodica. Too many Arturia, NI and AAS plugins http://www.barbogio.org/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wineandkeyz Posted October 12, 2020 Share Posted October 12, 2020 Fly high, Brother Jimmy. I got the news last Saturday between our soundcheck and show, and it was like a kick in the gut. I made it through the show, but my head was definitely not in the game. Your talent and sense of humor will surely be missed around here. Quote Live: Yamaha S70XS (#1); Roland Jupiter-80; Mackie 1202VLZ4: IEMs or Traynor K4 Home: Hammond SK Pro 73; Moog Minimoog Voyager Electric Blue; Yamaha S70XS (#2); Wurlitzer 200A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomKittel Posted October 12, 2020 Share Posted October 12, 2020 A quote from Jimmy's website: Music With Memory So sad. RIP Quote LIFE IS SHORT, GO GET THE GEAR YOU WANT ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe P Posted October 12, 2020 Share Posted October 12, 2020 So sad. One of the best stories I've read here was Jimmy's and ITGITC's (Tom's) adventure with the Miata and meeting Joey DeFrancesco. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveMcM Posted October 12, 2020 Share Posted October 12, 2020 Very sad to hear this. R.I.P. Jimmy. Quote Wm. David McMahan I Play, Therefore I Am Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AWkeys Posted October 12, 2020 Share Posted October 12, 2020 This is horrible news. Rest in peace, Jimmy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSS Posted October 12, 2020 Share Posted October 12, 2020 Very sad news... I only knew Jimmy from comment threads here at KC but I enjoyed his wit and benefitted from his knowledge. Ironically enough, a few weeks ago, when I was trying to learn to sing and play "A Song for You", I stumbled on Jimmy's live video cover of it and was blown away. He was a top shelf player and singer who will be sorely missed by his fans and fellow musicians. Quote Gigs: Nord 5D 73, Kurz PC4-7 & SP4-7, Hammond SK1, Yamaha MX88 & P121, Numa Compact 2x, Casio CGP700, QSC K12, Yamaha DBR10, JBL515xt(2). Alto TS310(2) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoodyBluesKeys Posted October 12, 2020 Share Posted October 12, 2020 My wife and I met Jimmy for an Embers Outdoor Concert in the downtown waterfront park in New Bern, NC a good while back. Really nice guy. RIP. Quote Howard Grand|Hamm SK1-73|Kurz PC2|PC2X|PC3|PC3X|PC361; QSC K10's HP DAW|Epi Les Paul & LP 5-str bass|iPad mini2 "Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen." Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doerfler Posted October 12, 2020 Share Posted October 12, 2020 He's not supposed to be dead yet. Thanks for the music, my brother. Anyone who ever knew him, even if only on the forum, should watch this "A Song For You" [video:youtube] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CEB Posted October 12, 2020 Share Posted October 12, 2020 I love his voice. Quote "It doesn't have to be difficult to be cool" - Mitch Towne "A great musician can bring tears to your eyes!!! So can a auto Mechanic." - Stokes Hunt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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