Tuesday, March 15, 2016
Although I learned of John's passing in 2006 from Dave Teegarden, I only found this site tonight. So because thinking about my old friend John caused me come here, I must say a word or two. I'm Dave Reynolds, the drummer who played with John, Sonny Gray, Kenny Quinn and so many others at the Rubiot for all those wonderful years. It's impossible to describe the depth of both our music and of our friendship throughout all the great experiences we shared - playing music has a special way of taking us into deep and profound places in the soul like no other human activity. As everyone in Tulsa knows, John was the premier bassist in Tulsa, as well as a kind, gentle and spiritual man. We spent many hours long into the night, pursuing the mysteries of our young lives with music, and often in deep conversations as well. John was a true friend and brother. Those 1960's years were wonder years, as anyone who was there will attest, and I will always miss them and especially so - my good friend John.