THOMAS KRISS

Introduced to James Gang with Rides Again. Didn´t know Thomas Kriss was replaced. Didn´t find out ´cuz I didn´t know to look. Stumbled on this thread 11 years after his passing. Time to break out the critical listening phones and some recordings and go back to school for a refresher course... I just informed my wife this afternoon that Joe was a member of the Eagles after a brief solo-ish stint after leaving James Gang. Never too old to learn... SRW 2024

I lived in an apartment at Silver Oaks with his girlfriend Joann C. Years later, Tom lived one street over from me in Maple Heights. Now Joann is gone, too. Hope they´re together again. RIP my friends.

What a Bass Player! When I first heard Tom Kriss play bass on "Lost Woman " I knew he was among the greatest. I wish his time on earth would have been longer but nonetheless he made his mark. Thanks Tom.

My friends and I saw Tom with the James Gang at Chesterland Hullabaloo night club many times as teenagers. The memories of the great music they produced live and on James Gang "Yer Album" have always been vivid for myself and my buddies. We talk about how super talented all 3 musicians were to this day. "Yer Album" remains one of my all time favorites. Know that he is not forgotten and his music lives on. RIP Tom.

To the family and friends of Tom Kriss: I am a contemporary of his generation, born in Detroit and having lived here virtually all my life. I did not know Mr. Kriss, but I've been a follower of the James Gang for a long time. Recently, I discovered the amazing tune "Stop," and, although I don't know what part he might have played in creating it I do know his bass riffing there is some of the finest I've heard. My condolences on his untimely passing, even though many years late. Perhaps...

My buddies and I saw Tom and the James Gang at Chesterland Hullaballoo many times in high school. I remember what an awesome musician Tom was and what a smoking great band they were! I listen to the James Gang albums often to this day.

Tom was soooooooo underrated as a bass player. Dale Peters was a shadow of what Tom did on the bass

I saw Tom with the James Gang a few times playing at Chesterland Hullabaloo when I was in high school. Stupendous. I have several copies of "Yer Album" which remains one of my all time favorite albums. I keep a CD of it right on the top of my favs to play. May his memory always bring comfort and joy to you. He was a legendary great musician; brings continued joy when I hear him on record and think of the great memories having seen him play!

Like many others I discovered Tom on "Yer Album" were Tom became one of my influences. I also recently discovered that I own the same model Gibson EB-3 Bass that Tom used in the James Gang. I loved his playing and as I've played for over 50 years now I know a great bassist when I hear one and Tom's improvisory abilities have continued to awe me all these years.