Jay Peterson

Just heard about Jays death. He was a good man, and a good friend.

Looks like I've been away from Sacramento too long. I didn't know that either Jackie or Jay passed away. She and I were buddies back in the Little Charlie days. And it's weird-I was just thinking about Jay TODAY and one of the last times I crossed paths with him. I'm not a music critic nor an accomplished writer, so I don't have anything dramatic or spell binding to say. I remember giving Jackie a ride to a Little Charlie gig in San Francisco. We were sitting in the dressing room. All the...

I met Jay in 1970 when we both used the same rehearsal studio down the street from Leo's Music in Oakland. We formed a blues trio and being 18 and 19 years old we set about working to become professional musicians. I will never forget the times we had and how glad I was when Jay came back to the Bay Area from Chicago. It was my great pleasure to introduce Jay around the Oakland scene. I will never forget Jay's humor caring. Smooth sailing my brother.

I am representing my brother Pat O'Brien who was a musician with Jay and send my condolences
Rest Easy Jay...

I knew Jay since 1976 when we both played together in Chicago. A great blues bassist and a helluva funny guy!!! We had big fun....RIP Jay Peterson.

Jay was such a great bassist and all-around good guy. He & Jackie are together again. See ya Jay!