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We saw him and the band play in London England a few Septembers back. A transcendental talent. You shall shine on Jason. Go in peace buddy.
To the Molinas,
My heart is saddened by the loss of Jason. He was so talented, intelligent & a genuine person, who was truly my first love. My thoughts are with you, and know he will be cherished and missed! Shannon Dickson
Jason's music saved my life, and I don't mean that lightly. "Didn't It Rain" got me through my darkest periods, and I will be forever grateful. Thanks for everything.
Back then, I used to look back and say "I've been listening to Jason Molina for years." When he came to San Francisco somewhere in the early
2000's, I burned bridges to stand on his. The only thing holding me up needed support too.
A friend of mine spotted Jason first. My legs shaked in his direction.
"You're Jason Molina, right?"
"Yeah."
"Look man, I just want to tell you how much your music means to me. Your albums are literally the only thing I've been listening to...for like five years. Actually just the other day I was thinking 'I gotta listen to something else...'"
I hated myself for falling into those words. I'd always let Jason say the things I couldn't.
I looked shamefully off to the side. His eyes fixed on me like lightning.
Our soul conduit.
With a flash, his arms crashed around me.
And he held on tight.
Ten years later, what he said next is crippling me now.
"I love you brother."
"I love you too, man."
...
I learned how to keep a lamp trimmed. But the North Star shone too bright. Reflecting only the light of him, our everlasting night.
Born out of Nick Drake's updated ruin. Jason's leaving in a much outdated style.
"No one knows you but the rain in the air. Don't you worry, they'll stand and stare."
With a glittering flash in my eye, anyone can see i'm not alright. My soul truth has gone away. Who will help me try and stay?
Ride with the ghost, but make room for two. Underneath your star, never a moon so blue.
Jason wrote the saddest music that ever made me happy. It got me through some dark days in my life. Thank you for that.
May you find comfort in the Hearer of prayer at this time. Psalm 65:2
May Jason family find peace in your time of sorrow.May his fond memories stay close to your hearts.1Corinthians1:3.
I do not know why such a talented and kind person should suffer. His music is beautiful and profound. My thoughts are with you now.
RIP, Jason...thanks for the music