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1943
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for JAMES HAROLD
Lois McGee
July 27, 2023
I have years of memories of my friendship with Jim. There is still a void in my life without him and that will never be filled. I am so deeply thankful for memories. Jim shared his life and love in a unique way with each and every one of us.
Blessings and love to his family.
REDDY TEDDY
August 11, 2022
Jimmy, you were the architect and moving force for the Boston music scene. You gave us all a home for music at The Rat. Rest In Peace old friend.
Jack "Stinky" Donahue
August 11, 2022
I'll always remember Jimmy for putting up with me and all the other crazy rockers that we were back in the day. Though Jimmy had a nasty bark, he never actually bit you. Under his tough exterior was a heart of gold. THANK YOU Jimmy
Robin
August 11, 2022
The bars gettin' packed up there Jimmy.Hold a place for me,wouldn't wanna be anywhere else!Thanks for the memories,and so sorry for the family's great loss.
Lois McGee
August 8, 2022
I am grateful for the opportunity to have worked with Jim and the years of friendship. I offer sincere sympathy to Jim's family. I feel like he was family to me and because of him, my life changed. God bless his soul.
Johnny Barnes
August 5, 2022
Jimmy touched so many Boston musicians! Rest in peace, KIng Rat.
Jan Long Collins
August 4, 2022
Jimmy....I know my life would have been entirely different if it weren't for you and the Rat. I wouldn't have my twins, I wouldn't have a fraction of the friends I have today, if it wasn't for the venue you provided us all, and I love you for it. Thank you for being a friend, for caring about us, and for long after the Rat, choosing to spend your time with us still. You were wonderful, and I'm beyond grateful. Thanks big guy.
Katherine Bergholtz
August 3, 2022
I was blessed to enjoy the venue and culture Jimmy provided. You fed us, provided us a place to meet, a place to journey through a movement and always made sure us college girls were respected and protected with your team. May you Rest In Peace. You are certainly in good company. Thank you Jimmy, you were " The Man"for so many of us. My deepest sympathy to his family.
Doug Thoms
August 3, 2022
The Rat changed my life. The music, the people, the food, the stage. Never met Jim, but I definitely and deeply benefited from his years of hard work and sacrifice. Yet another "end of an era". Much love to his family and friends.
Curt Naihersey
August 3, 2022
Jim was an influence of consequence. Totally conscious of his paramount importance to his family and his musical wards in a life full of gusto and meaning. Thank you.
David Robinson
August 3, 2022
Honored to be a passenger with Jimmy on the wild ride that was the music scene at The Rat. You were a big part of the best of times we ever had. You surely ROCKED!
Lorraine Butler
August 3, 2022
He is now resting in peace
Ginny Steadman Hale
August 2, 2022
Thoughts and prayers to all the family.
Richard Marinick
August 2, 2022
Love you, Jim. Godspeed. I'll catch up with you later.
Melanie Ritter
August 2, 2022
I'll never forget the night Jim closed the Rat early to celebrate my marriage to Lee. Jim was unique and a true inspiration to so many musicians.
Tom McGee
August 2, 2022
So sorry, Jimmy, you were a friend!
Johnny Angel Wendell
August 2, 2022
Thanks for giving all of us misfit toys a place to gather and learn, Jim--without judgement or too much restraint.
Johnny.
Kit Dennis
August 2, 2022
It would be impossible to know how many lives were touched by your embracing an emerging music culture and offering a stage for nascent writers and performers to hone their craft. Your spirit touched us all and gave us hope. Thank you.
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