Charles Bleike

So sorry I missed the news of this memorial service. I knew Mike from EARLY days at Rayburn. One memory that is still fresh in my mind was walking past the house The Dimensions were practicing at and hearing them play Nowhere Man by the Beatles...I just stood there amazed. He must have been all of 15, maybe 16 at the time. Mike was THE MAN on guitar and truly deserved his place in the great bands he played in.

I didn't know him well but everything I needed to know about his music was...

Wendy and Boo,
What a special and talented man! So many good memories from the neighborhood to being a "groupie" at the Blackie and the Bullets gigs. I could count on Mike's e-mails about what was happening on the music scene and music history. We didn't get the chance to exchange that copy of the Sound Investment Anthology, however I do have a few downloads he sent. The man just loved music! Wendy you were his only love and he adored you, what an incredible way to live! I often thought...

Mike was an amazing person and a pleasure to work with. The world is a better place because he was in it. He will be missed. My heartfelt sympathy at this tremendous loss.

Precious memories....... wow! I was not even aware of the musical prowess. That must have been awesome. Love you, Wendy. May God hold you tight.

So sorry for your loss. He lived his life to the fullest. Praying for the family.

We send our deepest condolences. Roddy and Pam Clack

Mike was a gifted musician and never wavered from his tasks. He was a delight to have as a friend during our 4 years at Sam Rayburn High School. My thoughts and prayers are with his entire family. God gave him the gift of Music and he used that talent wisely....

many great memories. hundreds of great gigs, travels, recordings. our taste in music were identical. we were like brothers in every way. we went to the Grammy's, R'n''R hall of fame, Vegas for the Beatles 'Love' show, opening act for major stars, worked together at CAL for years, best man at he and Wendy's wedding, we shared a love of flashlights, loved my mom and dad as I did his, watched his children grow from babies, shared boys night out in my LRoom, we became friends w/Lil Feat. like...