Dean Spratt

I played with Dean in the 80's in the City Lights Band. Dean had perfect pitch and learned sing and play 1000 country songs likely due to his time as a radio DJ in St. Cloud. He wanted to drive once so we took him to a parking lot and gave him step by step directions to do so. He was fun to be around and a great band mate.

Dean, I think of you every day, and I know Ben does. You would be so proud of the man he has become. He takes care of me and the kids, a job he wanted out of love, but you know what being a step dad is like. He runs his own electronics business and may be about to open another business. He's so funny and kind, all the great qualities you passed on to him. I'm so thankful every day that you and I met before he lost you. We miss you Dean and speak of you often.

Dean and I met on CB radio in 1972. While he was in college in St Cloud we would chat on CB channel 18. When he returned to Minneapolis we lunched together frequently. I helped him put up hid amateur radio antenna in the house he and Stephanie owned on 34th Ave south. Lost track of him in the mid eighties. Phil.

I just found several tapes of Los Hombres with Dean playing his magical keyboards and singing lead. Made me cry. He was a best-friend in the music genre of studio musicians and club-bands. I miss him so much.

Deano,Still thinking of you and your awesome talent.You really made that M-3 and Leslie"talk".And on top of it all,you had perfect pitch.You were so much fun to play with and hang out with.Still missing you all these years later and can just about imagine how much fun you and Dale are having UP THERE>Thanks much man.Dave

Still thinking of Dean, he was my soul and inspiration while I had the privilege of performing with him on stage with the "Friends" band. RIP my friend.

Just heard the seasonal spot that Dean did for W0KIE Radio, wishing everyone well for 2006—what would be his last year with us. ?

I was working on feeling sorry for myself today when I remembered an afternoon in Minneapolis when a group of hams were talking on the air about their troubles. Someone suggested that they buy a keg and get a schoolbus to take them to the casino. At this point, Dean came on the air and volunteered that he and Randy would drive. They were both blind.

Dean, thanks for all you did to help others and the good memories you left behind.

Oct2,2008 Steve and I had an Interview with Jerry Robbins about the Powder River serial being run on Skyscanner Satellite Radio Network (named so in remembrance of Dean) We Will be running Season 4 beginning next week. And Season 4 of Powder River is dedicated to Dean, by Jerry Robbins.
It is so hard to imagine just how many lives that Dean has touched.
We do so miss Dean.
And the world is a much sadder place without him.
I am proud to have known Dean even if it was only for a...