I am very sorry to report the passing of original SPIRIT keyboardist John Locke. He died in Ojai, CA from lymph cancer. Also sad to note the passing of LOVE...
It's not often that I resort to 4-letter words, but SHIT! ... From: kevin_loy <no_reply@yahoogroups.com> Date: Saturday, August 5, 2006 8:18 pm Subject: [Randy...
... Very sad. I had always hoped that John and Randy would get back together and record in the later years of Spirit. There was something magical about the way...
A little bit of good news amidst all the sadness: Alice Cooper has some very kind words to say about Spirit in the latest issue of Classic Rock magazine (UK)....
for those fans of the original jazzy sound of spirit, reflection and prayers go out to the family and friends of a man who was instrumental in bringing great...
That's very sad news about two gods in my eyes - deepest sympathy to the families, the music world is in deep mourning. How old was John? Peace at this sad...
HI, I was checking SPIRIT'S discography--I stumbled upon something I have never heard of. SPIRIT-live at HARPOS?---anyone know of this----------any other...
Is the news of John Locke's passing posted anywhere on the internet, like an official website? Where did everyone get the information? It's not that I don't...
Peter, Since Bruce Pates posted it, I would say that it is pretty reputable. Given how little press coverage Randy's accident received, I can't imagine that...
I just had a rather lengthy conversation with Mick Skidmore and he confirmed John's passing last Friday. Mick in turn was given this info from Mark Andes, so...
my one great musical regret is that on a visit to london randy was playing in areally famous club in wardour st the,cant even remember name of club and by...
This is indeed very sad news. I am travelling out of town today, and someone called and told me about it this morning while I was camping out in the redwoods,...
Was most probably the Marquee Club in Wardour St - Home of many emerging British rock & blues bands in the 60's & onwards. It eventually had to move premises...
Mark Andes has performed with Ian McLagan in Austin, TX. Very sad, yet another untimely passing. Former model remembered at memorial service 07:58 AM CDT on...
There is a obituary for John in the Ventura, CA newspaper. Go to www.venturacountystar.com to view it. The Obits tab is on the top right, and you can search...
I'm very sad about, he was a fantastic keyboard player, I like his songs very much. I have in my collection following records feat. John Locke 1973 - The...
I have just returned from holiday and read this very sad news about John Locke, he was a wonderful musician and a integral part of our favourite band! I was...
couple of weeks ago came across this site on the net. have been a spirit fan since 1977, when i found future games in a supermarket!. since then ive been...
couple of weeks ago came across this site on the net. have been a spirit fan since 1977, when i found future games in a supermarket!. since then ive been...
Welcome. I must say, I've *never* heard of anybody being introduced to Spirit through Future Games. That's certainly a trial by fire! Kevin Loy ... spirit fan...
Seems like I'm the bearer of bad news of late. I'm sorry to report the passing of drummer Bruce Gary. It's my understanding that he died of lymphoma, the same...
That is sad news. He certainly made numerous contributions to later-day Spirit material, as well as sharing rarities with us through this group. Kevin Loy...
Lately it seems like I'm the bearer of bad tidings, but I have just learned from "Fuzzy" Knight that Bruce Gary has died. From what I understand, it was also...
I have added the news of John Locke's death to my Spirit news page: http://www.bostream.nu/johanb/spirit/latest-news.htm There's also a link to an obit by the...