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William Joseph, also known as "Billy Blank" to many, passed away unexpectedly Sun, Dec 28th, 2014. He was a radio personality, rock promoter, as well as frontman in his band "The Reduced". He was very well known in the Cincinnati area for his work with The Jockey Club and music scene of Newport, Kentucky, as well as numerous other music venues in the greater Cincinnati area. He was an avid music lover and was loved by many. He is proceeded in death by parents Elmer "Pete" Leist, and Cordelia "Dee" Leist. He is survived by daughter Rachel Leist of San Diego, CA, and longtime cosmic companion Emily Hering. The Southgate House Revival, 111 East Sixth Street, Newport will be holding an auction at 5:00pm to help cover memorial costs on Fri, Jan 23. A memorial service and celebration of Bills life will be proceeding at the Southgate Revival House from 3:45pm-8:00 pm with live music to follow. Flowers or donations may be sent Friday to the Southgate House. Graveside services will be held on Sat, Jan 24 at 10:45am at St. Stephens Cemetery. "For the music is your special friend - Dance on fire as it intends - Music is your only friend - Until the end" by The Doors. Fares J. Radel Funeral Home, Newport serving the family.
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Russell Ogans
January 26, 2015
It's never good to hear that a loved one has passed. I didn't hear about it until sometime later and did not get to make it to the funeral. i couldn't have asked for a better uncle. you will be missed and i love ya buddy.
January 24, 2015
Bill, You changed our lives for the better.In sadness,you are already missed-if I could only say what you would want me to...Peace be with you my brother...
January 23, 2015
XBill thanks for the good times. It's been awhile since we have seen each other but thank you for introducing me to music .
Mel
Karl Meyer
January 23, 2015
Bill -- thank you for everything. Thanks for giving my band a chance to play at the Jockey Club. Thanks for inviting me on to your radio show to pitch our record. Thanks for creating such a wonderful, vibrant underground music scene in my hometown. Thanks for introducing me to so many great bands I would never have heard otherwise. Thanks for your unique sense of humor. Thanks for making all of us suburban Cincy brats feel welcome in Newport.
Jam Stryffeler
January 23, 2015
Great memories Thank you!
Thank You Bill...
Chuck Byrd
January 23, 2015
January 23, 2015
So long, my Best Friend; say hi to Shorty, Tiny, Michael, Tebbe, & all the JCers waiting for us on The Other Side - you're already highly missed!
Rachel Leist
January 23, 2015
There was a slight error in the obituary, please note the correct dates and times below
Friday 1/23:
5:00-7:30: Auction in the southgate revival house
Saturday 1/24:
10:45 meet at gates of St. Stephens.
11:00-11:30- graveside funeral
3:45-8:00- memorial and life celebration in the southgate revival house lounge.
Thank you for all of the support and love for my dad. Looking forward to meeting all of those he loved so much.
Martin O'Connor
January 22, 2015
A great one goes down. Thanks for all the shows!
Charlie Moorman
January 22, 2015
Here is the link to donate to help with funeral costs: http://www.youcaring.com/memorial-fundraiser/memorial-fundraiser-for-bill-leist/288152#
Mia Keller
January 22, 2015
Love and Miss You Billy-Bob. Love Always Mio-Mia
Pamela Keller
January 22, 2015
You will be Dearly Missed , My Good Friend Bill. LOVE AND MISS YOU, Pammie and Mio-Mia.
Victor Garcia-Rivera
January 22, 2015
Farewell my friend. The music never ends.
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