Rob Jones (from the Swan-Law Funeral Obituary)
The current directors of the Colorado Springs chapter of the Nashville Songwriters Association International Mike and Tonya Burns forwarded the following sad news regarding the passing of former director Rob Jone who was only in his mid-fifties:
It is with shock and sadness that I learned of the passing of our good friend Rob Jones. I saw Rob as recently as last week to discuss plans for the workshop. He passed away on August 22. Most of you know that Rob was the founder of the Colorado Springs NSAI chapter. He has been an active leader and an enthusiastic part of the chapter for many years. He always had a friendly smile and his love for music and songwriting was contagious. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Sandra and Rob’s family. Those that wish can leave a message for the family at the Swan-Law Funeral Home website. He will be sadly missed.
Best regards,
John Nelson
John P. Nelson Associates
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
719-632-3384
Email: John@jpnarch.com
Robert Lamar Jones – December 12, 1954 – August 22, 2020
Robert Lamar Jones was born on December 12, 1954 and passed away on August 22, 2020 and is under the care of Swan-Law Funeral Directors.
A Memorial Service will be held on September 12, 2020 at 3:00 p.m. at Swan-Law Funeral Directors, 501 N. Cascade Ave., Colorado Springs, CO.
http://www.dignitymemorial.com
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Other Notable Musicians’ Deaths…
The deaths that are listed from Wikipedia are those of musicians or who have ties to the music business from all over the world. These are our brothers and sisters. Say a prayer for their souls. They will be missed greatly.
August 2020
25: Albert Appel, 98, American educator and musician, co-founder of Appel Farm Arts and Music Center; Georges Bœuf, 82, French composer and musician; Gerry McGhee, 58, Scottish singer (Brighton Rock), cancer; Steve Sample Sr., 90, American bandleader and arranger (death announced on this date).
24: Riley Gale, 34–35, American metal singer (Power Trip) [internet was filled with articles on Riley’s death; if interested in more, do a search]August 27, 2020
23: Peter King, 80, English jazz saxophonist; Charlie Persip, 91, American jazz drummer; Giannis Poulopoulos, 79, Greek singer-songwriter, cardiac arrest.
22: Walter Lure, 71, American guitarist (The Heartbreakers), lung and liver cancer; Anatoliy Ponomarenko [ru], 75, Russian opera singer, People’s Artist of the RSFSR (1986); D. J. Rogers, 72, American soul singer and producer; Ulla Pia, 75, Danish singer (“Stop – mens legen er go'”), cancer.
21: Bryan Lee, 77, American blues musician; Ron Tudor, 96, Australian music producer, label owner (Fable Records), and record industry executive.
20: Frankie Banali, 68, American drummer (Quiet Riot, W.A.S.P., Heavy Bones), pancreatic cancer; Justin Townes Earle, 38, American singer-songwriter; Piotr Szczepanik, 78, Polish singer and actor.
19: Randall Craig Fleischer, 61, American conductor (Anchorage Symphony Orchestra); Todd Nance, 57, American drummer (Widespread Panic); Lou Ragland, 78, American R&B singer.
Todd Nance (November 20, 1962 – August 19, 2020) was an American musician. He was best known as the original drummer of Widespread Panic, a band he was a member of until his departure in 2016. He struggled with chronic illness for the remainder of his life ultimately leading up to his death in 2020.