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Barry Friedman Obituary
Barry Friedman, (Frazier Mohawk) 1941 - 2012 Born Barry Friedman in Los Angeles, Calfornia, 1941. Frazier Mohawk passed away on the morning of June 2, 2012 after a lengthy illness. He leaves behind his ex-wife, Essra Mohawk, Walter Sobczak (chief engineer at The Studio at Puck's Farm), and dear friend and partner in Puck's Farm, Mark Parr.
Frazier will be greatly missed by the many lives intertwined with his in and out of the TV production, circus and music industry. Neil Young recalls a period in the book, "Neil and Me," written by his father Scott Young: "Barry Friedman put us in a house on Fountain Street and told us to start working. The whole thing was great, a tremendous relief. We had a place to sleep and could take a shower. We had a house and weren't on the street. Barry gave us a dollar a day each for food. All we had to do was keep practicing. Barry did it all, you know. He basically put it together and kept it together."
It is true that Frazier "put it together and kept it together." He inspired, he created; he enjoyed the ridiculous and the sublime. Frazier leaves a rich legacy; of friends, a barn full of animals, and memories of a person who inhaled and exhaled creativity.
Dear Frazier, what a wild ride you've had. Thank you for taking us with you.
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Memories and Condolences
for Barry Friedman
Katrina Scott Stanchfield
September 22, 2024
Katrina Scott Stanchfield
September 22, 2024
i wanted to share a photo of Frazier from 1968; now i can't find the photo upload thingy
I missed him forever
Nora Camps
June 18, 2012
Frazier's Memorial was really wonderful, musical, memory-filled. Here is the tribute movie. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_pNZXcDismU&feature=youtu.be
Alanna Walsh
June 17, 2012
Frazier was like the grandfather I never had, so it's fitting that I post my sympathies today. For the first few years that I knew him he was just a talking window pane, but it was only a matter of time before I thought of him as family. My fondest memory of him is when he showed up at my house without warning and took me out for iced coffee so that he could offer a safe haven, to let me know that I had a home on the farm if I needed to get away. He was an extraordinary person with an incredible life and he will never be forgotten.
Wendy Hunter
June 12, 2012
An angel of time came to us with friendship and love to share; to hold our hands and hearts while we stepped through time; to see inside each other; to know that more than feelings stir the pot of life. We are all better and stronger for having known you.
Love Always.
Cheryl Fugate
June 10, 2012
I didn't know Frazier, but knew him through Essra Mohawk's work. I was listening to her re-release of her 2 records from the early '70s this morning and then came upon this notice, strangely, just 8 days later. I will chant for your perfect transition, Monsieur Mohawk :)!
Tom McCartney
June 8, 2012
I am also shocked and saddened.
Colin Cameron
June 8, 2012
I am glad to have known you and been a small part of your tremendous life my friend. I will think of you often, of our times in CA and our email exchanges over the years. I believe we may see each other some day down that long dusty road.
David Howard Donald
June 8, 2012
Aloha Barry or Fraz if you prefer, we all miss you so much already. What a crazy, great guy! I will always remember your billboard ad campaign for the Ontario Dairy Farmers Association. "If you love Cheeses honk!" It ended up being canceled because various evangelical organizations thought it was blasphemous. Now you know how funny and genius it really was because God is laughing and welcoming you. Maybe that's why you left us so soon. God needed some really good, fun entertainment. You were a very kind person on this planet. Thank you for your friendship and being here with all of us. You made so many of us smile, laugh, and feel good. Have fun with God. Aloha pumehana.
Don Hunter
June 7, 2012
Frazier,I enjoyed the several years we were friends,the stories,the farm,the shoots you sent me on,all the experience of your wit and wisdom,the impact you had on the North American Music Industry,all those hours we talked about anything and the times we partied.Thank You Frazier,you will be missed by those that knew you well.
June 6, 2012
I'm very shocked and saddened by his passing ....Frazier was a very positive force and was responsible for the Paxton Lodge experiment. He will be sorely missed.......
Sandy Konikoff
Spin Turlock
June 5, 2012
Fraze,
You gave me my handle, man. There would be no Spin Turlock without you. Our thoughts are with you.
Spin out!
Alex MacDougall
June 5, 2012
Frazier, thank you for the time you invested in all of us who were lucky enough to know you, work in the wonderful studio in the barn with you, where the wood and the "vibe" meant everything....one of my fondest memories is having to stop recording and take a break because the cows had to come in and be milked....thank you for a wonderful experience and some of the "warmest" recording that a Neve console ever produced. You always gave folks a break and a chance...we are all grateful to you......
V W
June 5, 2012
Dear Friedman family,
I am so sorry for your loss and you have my sincerest sympathies. May you find comfort in knowing that soon God will do away with the pain of death and death itself. Psalm 33:19
danny marks
June 5, 2012
Imagine we are in a room after Fraze left the building. Look around at the familiar faces of those who's lives intersected and see. If the measure of a man is in the lives he touched, then Frazier was a big, big man.
Tracey Lageer
June 4, 2012
Dear Frazier
I saw you and Mark for the 1st time clowning at Hill Crest Mall.I did not know you then. Then I saw the two of you on tv, doing the Santa Clause Parade..Then I met Mark and he took me to meet you....Once we met you had me do cup cakes for the Shrine Circus, You had me do a Piano Cake for Burton Cummings & Don Johnson movie... The day that I met Marks Dad, you made Eggs Bennie for brunch. That was the 1st time that I had tasted them and mmm...When I was doing house parties (fun house parties) you bought a gift cert. off of me and gave me a show. I made you lemmon pies, bought you many coffee's and a bit for Jack.. Always in my heart
Rolf K
June 4, 2012
Whether from distance or right there in the room, Frazier was a pivotal point in my early life as a writer and musician, and I thank him for that.
Alan Gerber
June 4, 2012
I want to thank you, Barry, for all the wonderful people, places & events you connected me to. My life would certainly not be the same if not for you.
Sail on, my friend!
Alan Gerber (Val David, QC)
Chris Darrow
June 4, 2012
I learned a lot from you, Barry. I hope the next world is good to you.
Dave Bailey
June 4, 2012
Barry wasnt one in a million, he was one of a kind. Many people, including myself, are richer for knowing him. R.I.P. Frazier.
Nurit Wilde
June 4, 2012
Barry my kind and loving friend. You were always so generous with your time and friendship when I needed it most. I love you and will have you in my heart til we meet again.
Danny Weis
June 4, 2012
Barry, you will be missed. We had so many music-filled times in Hollywood. You always made me laugh with your words of wisdom. God bless you and rest in peace.
June 4, 2012
thank you,
Frans Sayers
Bill McKetrick
June 4, 2012
Fraze was a one of a kind mentor and friend, who changed the lives of so many people. He will be sorely missed !!
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