Apr 30, 1947 – May 2, 2017 (Age 70)
Col. Bruce Hampton, the Atlanta musician known as the "Granddaddy of the Jam Scene," died Tuesday, May 2, after collapsing during a concert in his honor. He turned 70 on April 30.Hampton's musical reach began with the groundbreaking Hampton Grease Band (which also included Atlanta guitarist Glenn...
Read MoreI never knew Colonel Bruce but heard lots about him from 2015 to 2017 from his wife, Sarah, (my cousin I connected with via Ancestry). I hope Sarah and the rest of Bruce's family are doing okay.
Jimmy Speed
May 11, 2024 | Other
The retired Colonel was remembered on the Grammy's last evening Jan 28 2018 for his many contributions to the music industry during the obituary part of the show.
January 29, 2018
I spent many a Friday/Saturday night at the Twelfth Gate in Atlanta watching The Hampton Grease Band. Their music was sheer magic and Bruce was the mayhem in the middle of it all.
Thanks for the memories.
Jeff Bean
July 06, 2017 | Macon, GA
Terrence Corcoran, Sax, Vocals, and Manic Dancing.. "We'll miss you, Buddy...Save us a table...."
Terrence Corcoran
June 11, 2017 | Marietta, GA
I truly believe that Bruce was one of those rare individuals who may have been placed on this earth, at least in part, to inspire and influence many, many people throughout his lifetime.
What a special gift to have known him even slightly.
When hearing of the circumstances of his passing I couldn't help but think that somehow he had a hand in the design of his departure. What an exit!!
My condolences and best to Jimmy and the rest of his family and friends.
Laura...
Laura Meyer
June 08, 2017 | Pensacola, FL
Sherryl and Derek( toosie raised from birth)
Bruce's mom Toosie was our nanny and raised our 4 children.. we saw him at Toosie's funeral and came to his final concert at the FOX. What a legend and ICON in the music world. I haven't been the same since May 1-2...I was waiting to see himAt the private party after.. and see his brother and nephew, JIMMY AND Jesse. If they read this, or anyone knows their whereabouts, please find me on Facebook...
sherryl Wilson Major...our kids loved them beyond words...(lauren, brooke, derek and...
Sherryl Major
May 23, 2017 | Clayton, GA
My old friend Bruce Hampton
I heard the news and I cried
I knew you from way way back in the late 70s in Atlanta GA.
I saw you open the show for McCoy Tyner and his band
You and a friend were acting as tag team wrestlers and you held up the belt together and started fighting over who's belt it was!
Then you fought off stage and knocked over tables and chairs!!!!
I knew rite then......
There isn't anybody like YOU
And of coarse, you became a legend and...
Michael Gallaher
May 19, 2017 | Phoenix, AZ
Colonel Bruce at the Vista Room, Feb. 16, 2017
Ron Currens
May 16, 2017
Col. Bruce Hampton was a friend, a creative genius, and powerful influence in American Arts & Music Culture. His presence in life is missed while forever remaining in spirit.
John Charles Griffin
May 13, 2017 | Macon, GA