Blogcritics Comments on Blues Pianist Detroit Junior Dies

Comment by Jamie Thiry on Blues Pianist Detroit Junior Dies

Sun, 9 Apr 2006 18:21:19 EDT

I was looking for a Mark Jesperson in an internet search and this is all I could find. Just wondering if its the Mark Jesperson I knew when I lived in Wyoming. I'd be happy to hear how he was doing if it is the same guy :) ]]>

Comment by Dee Dee Wright on Blues Pianist Detroit Junior Dies

Sat, 1 Apr 2006 22:18:12 EST

To Mark Jesperson --- Brian G is local and I know would love to hear from you. Living in Skokie. Did you know Detroit??? Dee Dee ]]>

Comment by Mark Jespersen on Blues Pianist Detroit Junior Dies

Mon, 12 Dec 2005 10:19:42 EST

Dee Dee: Saw your note on Detroit. Was wondering if you knew how to get in touch with Brian G. I have lost touch with him and would like to say hello, maybe share a couple of chords. Mark Jespersen ]]>

Comment by Dee Dee Wright on Blues Pianist Detroit Junior Dies

Fri, 11 Nov 2005 00:54:22 EST

Worked with Detroit many times in the past several years and was saddened to learn of his passing. I and many other Chicago area performers will miss his wonderful smile..... always lighting up the room when he entered. He always brought a smile to my face and does now as I think of our times together in the past. His death is a loss for all of us. May Heaven be blessed with his music... Dee Dee Wright ]]>

Comment by SARA on Blues Pianist Detroit Junior Dies

Mon, 15 Aug 2005 18:48:58 EDT

HE WILL BE MISSED,PLAYED AT FALLEN ANGEL, AND AMYTHEST BOTH ON NORTH-SIDE IN THE 80'S AND WAS LOVED BY EVERY-ONE ]]>

Comment by Gaby on Blues Pianist Detroit Junior Dies

Thu, 11 Aug 2005 17:24:18 EDT

August 11,2005 I saw Detroit Jr. last March in Chicago. I heard him, watched him,sang with him, laught with him, talk with him and is dearly wife. He describe me some photos of the blues legend on the wall at the Rose's club. That night, I saw a great entertainer. A great bluesman Thank you Detroit. I will enjoy your music for the rest of my life... Gaby from Montreal ]]>

Comment by Joanie on Blues Pianist Detroit Junior Dies

Wed, 10 Aug 2005 17:29:55 EDT

Thank you for a wonderful piece on Detroit Junior, Eric. ]]>

Comment by Eric Olsen on Blues Pianist Detroit Junior Dies

Wed, 10 Aug 2005 17:08:48 EDT

take care of yourself too, Nat ]]>

Comment by Natalie Davis on Blues Pianist Detroit Junior Dies

Wed, 10 Aug 2005 17:00:57 EDT

Music means the world to me, Eric, as you know. In terms of cause of death, I knew it was heart failure, and that is a frequent complication of diabetes. Given the amputation of his leg (after which, amazingly, he kept on performing), I assume the disease probably did a number of his entire body. My dad suffered a number of cardiac arrests and strokes (it was a massive stroke that finally killed him), but it all stemmed from diabetes. Just another reminder: Diabetes is serious business. I know; I have it too. Get tested, folks, watch your diet, don't smoke, and exercise! ]]>

Comment by Eric Olsen on Blues Pianist Detroit Junior Dies

Wed, 10 Aug 2005 16:44:10 EDT

thanks Nat, very little gets past you! They said heart attack, but that could be related too, I would imagine ]]>

Comment by Natalie Davis on Blues Pianist Detroit Junior Dies

Wed, 10 Aug 2005 16:37:14 EDT

Oh, sad news! I wonder if his diabetes led to his passing. Detroit Junior was amazing. That cat *was* Chicago blues; the winter holidays just aren't complete in our home without his rendition of "Christmas Day." Man, he played one funky piano. May he rest in peace. ]]>