John-Maxson-Obituary

John Maxson

Dallas, Texas

1940 - 2016

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October 21, 2016
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Dallas, Texas

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Mr. John DeGolyer (Jack) Maxson, one of the most noted sound engineers of his generation, died October 21, 2016 in Dallas. He was born on 11 March 1940 in Dallas, the eldest child of John and Virginia DeGolyer Maxson.He graduated from St. Mark's School of Texas, and attended the University of...

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Really enjoyed working at Showco 1976-1980. Worked with Jack Maxon, Rusty Brutache in Dallas, USA, UK and Germany. Will always be grateful for all the things you thought me. Rust in piece Jack. Respectfully

Missing my old friends Jack, Sally and Peggy too. We spent many a great Showco Rock Tour together, Jack mixing the live show, me recording them in my Remote Recording Studio. Jack loved loved Jazz and Classical Music as well as the Rock 'n Roll that kept us in business. I cherish the personal times spent with them at Coon Creek and on the road, here in the USA and on the world tours with the likes of The Rolling Stones..... Over the last four years I have written a book, aptly titled "On...

Jack and I shared a lot of adventures on the road with the tours, but it was the time spent with Jack and Sally as friends that I remember the most. They were an example for us all, I especially remember that in these dark times. Miss ya, Maxsons!!

Even though Jack was a customer of ours, it quickly evolved into a real friendship since we shared a tremendous passion for music. I loved the times we spent together. He was a truly good person with a kind and generous soul. His stories when he was at Showco working for the likes of the Rolling Stones, Led Zepellin, etc were highly entertaining. And he had a quite a fondness for pipe organ music which would somtimes bring him to tears.

I will truly miss him and his presence. May his...

Peggy...So sorry to hear about your Father's passing. I wish you the best during this trying time. Always in my thoughts.....

Peggy: so sorry to hear about the loss of your father. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Xo, Shawn

I echo Kieran's sentiments - Jack was a true Gentleman - calm in crisis - quietly strong - and true to kindness, honor and dignity. Many great and personal memories will be with me forever as I wish "Jaxson" his well-deserved rest and peace.

Jack was a Gentleman of the old school.
He was very kind to this "wet behind the ears" Lighting Designer in 1979.He was also a mean sound mixer !
My condolences to all his family and his many friends.
Best...............Kieran Healy