EddiePlaysBass Posted January 12, 2005 Share Posted January 12, 2005 Sorry to say I never knew him, but I want to offer my condoleances nonetheless. One more in the deep end "I'm a work in progress." Micky Barnes The Ross Brown Shirt World Tour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danzilla Posted January 12, 2005 Share Posted January 12, 2005 prayers will be offered for John and his family. Hope he died happy with a bass line flowing through his mind. "Am I enough of a freak to be worth paying to see?"- Separated Out (Marillion) NEW band Old band Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClarkW Posted January 12, 2005 Share Posted January 12, 2005 That picture makes him look like the quintessential happy grandpa, 65 years young. Just looking at him you know he's a nice guy. My condolences to the family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Force Posted January 12, 2005 Share Posted January 12, 2005 According to his profile, he just turned 58. RIP John. We will miss you. Thanks for letting us know, Mike. Steve Force, Durham, North Carolina -------- My Professional Websites Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
73 P Bass Posted January 13, 2005 Share Posted January 13, 2005 John reminds me of my friend Charlie. He is 67 (I just turned 39). He has the purest spirit about riding and often schools guys half his age, all the while giving them encouragement. My sincerest condolences to his family; sounds like he was quite a guy. "Start listening to music!". -Jeremy C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Bear Posted January 13, 2005 Author Share Posted January 13, 2005 I had no access to John's home number. We did everthing with cell phones. I went into work today hoping that he'd be in the store computer. I walked in and a man intoduced himself to me as John's cousin. What timing right? He wanted to make sure John didn't owe anything. Not at all on that matter. Any how, I told him about the Lowdown and how I will forward this thread to him. From what I was told, John died of a heart attack. For any reason, it was very sad. I was told he could have had a small heart attack around Christmas time that may have went overlooked as bronchitis or a more less serious illness. I was so relieved to meet a family member of John's so I could pass on my thoughts and speak of the Lowdown. Mike Bear Artisan-Vocals/Bass Instructor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tenstrum Posted January 13, 2005 Share Posted January 13, 2005 It's always a very sad day when one of our Lowdown brothers passes away... But, one ray of sunshine is the fact that new people join all the time and our small family keeps growing everyday. A shame for those new people who will never get to trade posts with John. Safe journey, John. Tenstrum "Paranoid? Probably. But just because you're paranoid doesn't mean there isn't an invisible demon about to eat your face." Harry Dresden, Storm Front Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Bear Posted January 13, 2005 Author Share Posted January 13, 2005 A few corrections on my own part. One being John's age. For some reason I thought he was between 63-65. What I thought I recalled from his sign up slip when he started lessons with me. Another was that it wasn't his nephiew he jammed with, it was his cousin. Keep your thoughts coming. I'm going to email this thread to his cousin to pass on to the rest of his family. Mike Mike Bear Artisan-Vocals/Bass Instructor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
... Posted January 14, 2005 Share Posted January 14, 2005 Makes me sad even though I hardly knew the guy. RIP, brother. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuego Posted January 14, 2005 Share Posted January 14, 2005 I never really knew the guy, but from what i hear he was a good guy. RIP 44 HURTZ The basses -'04 MIM Jazz bass black -'98 Fender American-Deluxe P-bass natural -Peavey FuryII blue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raven Posted January 14, 2005 Share Posted January 14, 2005 This is really sad news........ thank you Mike and my condolences to you and John's family. I will certainly keep his family in my prayers. Rest in peace John.... Tommy BCR's homepage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PickPunk Posted January 14, 2005 Share Posted January 14, 2005 My condolences to John's family and to you Mike. Although i never knew him personally his posts always made him seem like a really nice guy and what mike has said only confirms my thoughts. We can only hope he rests in peace and "sustains forever". R.I.P. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
titrek Posted January 14, 2005 Share Posted January 14, 2005 well, I would never had the chance to meet him living in the far part of the world. However I knew his small but valuable contribution to the forum, being much of a reader just like him. Again my symphaties to his two families (low down being the newer one). oops my signature dropped Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Connie Z Posted January 15, 2005 Share Posted January 15, 2005 Hi Mike, I am so sorry to hear about the passing of another one of our bass family. And I am really sorry too for your loss. I am older than my bass teacher, by about 8 years I think, and I can only say, that the only thoughts I have about him are admiration and respect and gratitude, for the gift he has given me as my teacher. Bass has brought so much to my life. My life is richer and full of creative energy. This is because of MY teacher. I am sure that John felt the same way about YOU. I have had other music teachers before, but this one, has whatever it took to reach me and make me feel respected. He honors me by taking me seriously. I am sure John felt this way as well. I shall sadly add John (44HURTZ) to our memorial page (http://www.bassplayerheaven.com) where he shall join our beloved RobT. I'm sure they'll make lovely music there together. Thanks for sharing this news. It is very sad, but good to know, and not just wonder where our buddy went to, out there in cyberspace. ... connie z Note: After I post his memorial information, feel free to share the link with his wife or family, and they are welcome to add thoughts or expressions to the page. "Change comes from within." - Jeremy Cohen The definition of LUCK: When Preparation meets Opportunity! http://www.cybergumbo.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connie Z Posted January 15, 2005 Share Posted January 15, 2005 The sad task is complete. John "44 hurts" D. is now memorialized on http://www.bassplayerheaven.com Thanks again Mike, for letting us know, and introducing John to the forum. I am super sad to say that I did not get a chance to know John. It is definately my loss. ... connie z "Change comes from within." - Jeremy Cohen The definition of LUCK: When Preparation meets Opportunity! http://www.cybergumbo.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catlin Posted January 15, 2005 Share Posted January 15, 2005 I pass on my support on to you and all his loved ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cozmicslop Posted January 15, 2005 Share Posted January 15, 2005 My condolences to his family, both real and virtual. Also, Connie Z. bless your sweet heart for your memorial. http://www.myspace.com/2coolplay http://www.soundclick.com/bands/pageartist.cfm?bandID=89641 http://www.soundclick.com/bands/pageartist.cfm?bandID=89684 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doc taz Posted January 15, 2005 Share Posted January 15, 2005 Yeah, he was pretty cool for the short time I saw his posts here. I certainly would've posted at least a little blurb about him in my LiveJournal.com journal, but the site unfortunately went down hard. Perhaps when it comes back on sometime during the weekend. Say hi to Dimebag Darrell and Son Seals for me, dude. sevenstring.org profile my flickr page Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Bear Posted January 15, 2005 Author Share Posted January 15, 2005 Connie, Amazing of you to take the time to put the page together. I haven not looked at it yet. But before I go there, I just wanted to tell you how cool I think it is. I will certainly pass on the link to his family. Mike Mike Bear Artisan-Vocals/Bass Instructor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connie Z Posted February 1, 2005 Share Posted February 1, 2005 Hi Mike, John's son Ted sent me this info and history to place on http://www.bassplayerheaven.com , and asked that I place it on our forum as well. "I am John Dottle's son, Edward "Ted" Dottle. Thank you all for posting about my dad and your thoughts and prayers to my family. He was 57 when he died and he started dating my mom about May, 1966. They were married in January 1968. He has 2 children, me (36) and my sister Amy (32). He has 3 grandchildren (all mine), Raquel age 9, Christine and Natalie age 7 on (2/6/2005 and yes they are identical twins). My kids call him Grampy Gorilla. He and I bought his Dean Edge together. I know he loved it and loved playing. He got a real nice amp from my mom for Christmas or his birthday (12/26). I know he loved playing bass and looked very forward to the Masters class. My mom gave me the bass and the equipment to go with it. I have started using his books to learn to play. The bass has always been my favorite. I would rather play it then a lead or rhythm guitar any day. It makes it more special that I am using his. I know he was very happy in his life and enjoyed living it to the fullest. I know enjoyed the forum too and was trying to setup a band with coworkers, friends, and family. I think he was getting very close to having their first practice. Thank you all again, Edward "Ted" Dottle" Thanks Ted for sharing these thoughts about your Dad. ... connie z "Change comes from within." - Jeremy Cohen The definition of LUCK: When Preparation meets Opportunity! http://www.cybergumbo.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Force Posted February 1, 2005 Share Posted February 1, 2005 Very nice. Thanks for sharing, Connie. Steve Force, Durham, North Carolina -------- My Professional Websites Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Bear Posted February 2, 2005 Author Share Posted February 2, 2005 I had just gotten yesterday an email from John's wife. It was a very nice email and kind of her to take the time to send it off. Mike Bear Artisan-Vocals/Bass Instructor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeronyne Posted February 2, 2005 Share Posted February 2, 2005 Originally posted by Mike Bear: I had just gotten yesterday an email from John's wife. It was a very nice email and kind of her to take the time to send it off.It's such a bummer to think of his twin granddaughters' birthdays coming up on Sunday without their "Grampy Gorilla". Hopefully, Ted will continue his interest in bass and join us here sometime. "For instance" is not proof. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Roberts Posted February 2, 2005 Share Posted February 2, 2005 I have lost many a bass friend over the years. I wish I had discovered this place so I could have interacted with him but I didn't. I feel everyones pain. I lost my dear friend Chip Jones of Black Heat a few years ago (another writer and bassist) and it just hurts. Honestly, I have produced, recorded, mixed and mastered music with dear folks which 81 of them are now gone. The music lives on. At 46, I could go at anytime myself. At 57, just too young. We are only renting space here, we have to make our mark. God bless him. PS, I have been playing bass 22 years, I am not a bassist yet. I just don't gig often. I work with the old cats. Most important. Bill Roberts Precision Mastering -----------Since 1975----------- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeronyne Posted January 18, 2007 Share Posted January 18, 2007 It's been a little over two years that Mr. Dottle passed away. I hope his family is carrying on. My best wishes to them. "For instance" is not proof. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brocko777 Posted January 19, 2007 Share Posted January 19, 2007 A good lesson for any of us complaining or not doing something that we want music or non-music related. That gives me a good kick in the hindquarter to continue to try everything and anything that gets my interest going. Seems like he was living life to its most rewarding height. My condolences to his family and friends. Brocko Don't have a job you don't enjoy. If you're happy in what you're doing, you'll like yourself, you'll have inner peace. ~ Johnny Carson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
picker Posted January 19, 2007 Share Posted January 19, 2007 We never know when someone we love, or even ourselves, are going to just stop. All we can do is make sure the folks we love know it before we go on to the next phase. Don't waste time, you only get so much... Always remember that you are unique. Just like everyone else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zuma Posted January 19, 2007 Share Posted January 19, 2007 Sounds like he was a great guy...rest in peace and shake the heavens John. , Zuma http://zumaz.com http://myspace.com/zumazmusic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
getz out Posted January 19, 2007 Share Posted January 19, 2007 Hope his loved ones are carrying on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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