Roger Alan "Rog" Saunders

I am shocked to hear about Roger. His sister Clarice and I used to go to Pasands to hear Roger play way back in the day. I was even fortunate enough to go up flying with him and his instructor. I guess he was a good pilot, we landed! I haven't spoken to him in a while, but his memory will be with us all forever. My thoughts and prayers are with you Joanne.

i loved roger beyond words. we grew up as musical children in the haight scene, we played in bands together, and when we grew old, we dreamed of doing it again. we made movies,we talked about the old days, royal ashbury studio, and now im all alone. i miss him soo.

I knew Roger on/off for 30 years. I first met him in SF around 1976 - we played some gigs and wrote some songs during that time. I met him via David Sandoz when they lived on the hill. Roger was an amazing, creative, inspiring, and genuine person - one of the few people I ever met who said what he meant and meant what he said. He will be missed but his memory will live on...

"Rog" was great friend of mine and from the moment we met and starting working on the "Vampire X" project I knew he was CRAZY...lol. I also knew this guy would be a part of my life for a very long time. Little did I know it would only be a little over 3 years or so, but the memories will last forever. He actually emailed me the day before he left us...so, I feel blessed to be able to say that I'm one of the last people he communicated with before he went home.
Be Blessed Joanne and Family...

I remember Roger, Keeno and David, laughing, joking and planning for their futures. I am an oldie but goodie meeting Roger in the early '70's. Roger continued with his contagious smile and I will miss him!

I was shocked and deeply saddened to hear of Roger's passing. I met Roger through my late husband, Nathaniel Justice, about 11 or so years ago. At that time, they were in a jazz band named J4 along with Marvin Boxley. They used to rehearse in my homes in Daly City and Hayward, CA.

I remember Roger as being cheerful and full of life. Yes, he did have a very distinctive laugh which will be greatly missed. I know Roger's loss is difficult to bear. Please know that I share your grief...