Bradley Laird

My heartfelt sympathies are with the Laird family. I took lessons with Brad, and I must say, I think he was the only person who could tolerate my deep obsession of John Mayer( or else he was really good at pretending lol) He was an amazing player and singer!! He turned me on to some really great music, and he was the best story teller. My prayers are with Josh, his mom, and family. God bless!

My condolences to the Laird family. Janet and Josh, you know if you need something Mark and I are here.

Brad. This is really hard. Because Scott loves you.
I waited to see if he was able to type a message to you and Janet and Josh. We are fellow Willowdale lake residents. My most regrets was leaving thelake. We love you all.

My heartfelt sympathies to Janet and Josh and all of Brad's family. He is gone too soon. From another one of his many students and long-time CMC patron. TC

I went to high school with Brad and what I remember is how nice he made you feel, very friendly with a warm smile no pretentious to him at all . I did see his band Chaser sometimes along with seeing him play about 5 years ago at Perennial .So talented. It was great to know he followed his passion for music in his life and pass it down to his son. My heart goes out to his family and friends. Lisa Taylor McIndoe

Brad's passing is sad, but, fond memories of the times we shared quickly replace any feelings of grief. I feel very fortunate to have been able to call Brad "friend", and, priveleged he allowed me to be part of his life. My sincere condolences to the Laird family.

I took a handful of guitar lessons from brad back in '93 at canton music center. I was shocked to hear he had passed away. He was a good teacher and a really good guitar player. He had a great personality and was so easy to get along with. RIP brad.

To Janet, Josh, family and friends,

We are so incredibly sorry for your loss. Sending our sincere and heartfelt sympathies to you all.

Janet, my thoughts and prayers are with you and Josh.

Brad Laird, the guitar player of guitar players and the teacher of teachers will be sadly missed. After decades of love and friendship,Brad made such an impression on all of us with his talent and knowledge of music. His personality was second to none. Students, staff and customers loved him. The music world is going to be a much emptier place without him. His wife and son was his whole world. Music played a hard second.

God bless and much love.

Canton Music City

Darrell, Stretch, Scott, Dave, Mike, Rick Balles, Karyn, Miki, Kim and many more.....

Janet, so very sorry about the loss of your husband. Keeping you and your family in my prayers.

Words can not expresss my sympathy for Janet ,Josh and family.I will forever treasure the times I was able to hear Brad play and sing.

We will meet again someday my friend.
:'-(

So sorry for the families loss, my condolences

Brad taught me the crabwalk! We had some good guitar conversations. He touched so many lives...Peace be with Brad and his family.

I Started taking guitar lessons from Brad, back in the mid 90s Brad was awesome, always smiling, super cool and always helping me learn new songs, what a fantastic guitar player.would of loved to had , half his talent, so sorry to his friends and family for there loss, of such a great person.

So sorry for your loss.
Brad was my son's guitar teacher and was so talented.

As an aspiring guitarist at the age of 17 in 1986, I saw every "Chaser" concert I could. The band, particularly Brad, was nothing but inspiring for me. I requested their songs on "Good Rock" 106.9 just to hear more of it. It wasn't until I was in town in 2015 at the Canton Music Center that I ran into Brad.
After 29 years and not knowing who I was, I got to tell him what an influence he was on me as a player and a song writer. It was pure joy to tell him some of my favorite Chaser songs as he would tell me the background stories to them. He seemed elated that a complete stranger would be so grateful as I was, and I still am. I'll never forget the music that he was apart of and that became part of me.
My deepest condolences to the Laird family and close friends. Know that he touched many.

The first time i met Brad, I felt an immediate kinship. We started playing music together on Sundays with our buddy Joe, writing and recording songs which was always the highlight of my week. He was a great musician and a great friend. My heart goes out to Janet, Josh, all his family members and all his friends. He will be missed. RIP Sir Bradley. Love you like a brother!!

I've known Brad for about 35 years. I worked at Canton Music Center with him. In all these years there was never a time that he didn't greet me with a smile and a bubbly "Hey Mik!" He was always excited to share anything and everything about Josh! Such a proud dad!!! He was always willing to write a song out in tab for me.... I'm just saddened knowing he's not here. prayers to Josh and Janet.

I worked at Canton Music Center with Brad back in the 90's. He always had a smile on his face, and a cheerful "Hello" to every person he encountered. I'm sorry for your Family's loss.

I knew Brad for many years. I am deeply saddened that he left us too soon. Many good memories and he will be missed by many.

Janet I am so sad to hear of your husband's passing. I'll be praying for you and your family.
Jeff and Kathryn Tuttle

So saddened to hear of Brad's passing. He was my guitar teacher for a short while. He was a super guy with a warm & infectious smile. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and all who had the blessing of being close to him.

I am very sorry!
Thoughts, prayers, and much love to all of you!

My prayers & condolences to Brad's family. He will be missed.

Thoughts & prayers for Brad's family.

Prayers and special thoughts for Janet, Josh and the rest of his family and friends. God bless you with comfort at this time.

To all of Brad's family. Brad taught my daughter and recorded with her in the studio. He was a fine man and musician. We are so sorry for your loss.
The earthly world of music, lost one of the best. Fly free Brad. May Angels lead you in.

Bill and Louise,
Our prayers are with you and the Laird family.
Rick & Patty Kobelt