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WARREN KING Obituary
Warren "Kingfish" King passed away January 29, 2010. Son of Norma King and the late Edward King; brother of Dennis King (Jackie Brumfield) and Diane (Tom) Ghezzi; uncle of Derek, Whitney, Ryann and great-uncle of Rylee and Joseph. Also survived by his dear friend Lynn Lucchino. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday at 1 pm in the H.P. BRANDT FUNERAL HOME, 1032 Perry Highway, Ross Twp. 412-364-4444. Memorial contributions made to TESTI, attention UPMC Liver Cancer Center, 884 Forbes Tower, 3600 Forbes at Meyren St., Pgh. 15213. You may pay tribute at www.mem.com
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Kent Griffith
July 20, 2020
I did live sound engineering in central Florida, and worked with a number of King Snake Records artists including Warren King. He was always a great guy and a monster guitar play with a huge tone. I still have sitting on the shelf somewhere unreleased live recordings, audio, video, and lots of photographs I one day hope I can share with the world. For now, I am including here one of my photos of Warren playing at the Orlando House Of Blues performing with the Midnight Creepers on January 23, 1998. He, and I, along with Ace Moreland and Bob Greenlee and Auggie Antoine use to hang out and have a lot of fun together. RIP Warren! I think of you often, and listen to your music often too! One of my favorite tracks by Warren is his Hurricane instrumental and his lead work on Floyd Miles song "Going Back To Daytona" recorded live on one the cruise ship outings called "Blues On The High Seas" on King Snake Records label also 1998.
Arte Tedesco
February 28, 2010
Warren, you never failed to touch me with your music, humor and spirit. From the days we did shows together when you were with the Silencers, to the good times and jams shared in Orlando during your Midnight Creeper days! Wherever you're jamin', Brother, hold a slot for me till we meet again.
Amanda & John Shabatura Smoothe
February 16, 2010
t was good to reconnect, ever so briefly, at the Inn'termission Lounge last year for a few Sunday evenings. Warren, you sure never lost your touch.........our prayers to your family.
August 5, 1989
February 11, 2010
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August 5, 1989
February 11, 2010
George Corneliussen
February 9, 2010
Oh Warren,Sorry to see you go. I haven't seen you in about thirty five years,and still your image is crisp and clear in my head.
My days doing sound for you and the other guys in Diamond Reo will always be a movie I replay in my head.
About a year ago, an old friend sent me a few pictures from the 70's and your's was one of them.
Funny, we didn't hang out, we just worked together and you still had an impact on me. You played great guitar, but I remember you more than your guitar.
Rest In Peace, my friend.
Mary Mechelli
February 9, 2010
My Condolences to the King Family and Lynn Lucchino, my dear
friend.
God Bless
Mary R. Mechelli (Pittsburgh, Pa)
Michael Connell
February 6, 2010
Warren was a great guitarist and a gentle soul. Warren and I played in a band called Black Bart in the early 70's. Warren was a natural and talented player who went on to entertain many people over the years. He will be missed by all who knew him. My thoughts are with Warren's family and his many friends.
February 6, 2010
The world will be a quieter place without ya man... you certainly could wail! God bless!
~ Scott Musmanno, NYC
Silencers poster from "Romanic" LP, circa 1981
Buster Maxwell
February 5, 2010
One of the greatest experiences of my creative life was working with Warren and The Silencers, writing songs with them and hearing them play them live. Warren lent his masterful work to some additional recordings that I produced in that same era, and he always could deliver exactly what the recording needed. An instinctive and fiery player. The entire Pittsburgh music community will miss him and his astounding talent.
Elaine Campbell
February 5, 2010
Dear Mrs. King and Family,
I knew of Warren only slightly, but wish you only the best of days ahead. (Knowing Warren through Dennis on Coleman Drive - living on Leslie Drive long ago.)
He must have been truly a wonderful man, and I know he will be missed.
(My sister (Karen) and a friend gave me the info on Warren.)
Best to You all,
Elaine (Sponsky) Campbell
(in Texas)
Karen Rudolf
February 5, 2010
To The Warren family.
I was so saddened to read about Warren, of course we lost touch but remember all the fun we had with him and Dennis and Diane when we lived on Leslie Drive. I am so sorry for your loss and know that Warren is in a good place now. My prayers and sympathy are with all of you.
Karen Sponsky Rudolf
Christine Alkhuzai(Tull)
February 5, 2010
I knew Warren as a little girl him and my Father and Cousin Frankie all were Friends. He used to come to our house and sing and he was a very talented man. I am deeply saddened of his passing. I knew Warren my whole life. I pray and ask GOD to hold his Family in his loving hands during this difficult time. I am so sorry!
Eileen Fedor
February 4, 2010
God's speed dear Warren, high in the sky a new star shines bright, you left us to soon. My deepest sympathy to your soul mate and your family.
Linda Damico Kelley
February 4, 2010
I was so saddened to hear about Warren. He was a fantastic musician and an incredible person. He will be sorely missed.
LaVerne Lucchino
February 4, 2010
I'd like to express my sympathy to Warren's family and to tell them that he was kind, considerate, and a gentlemen in the true sense of the word. He was a joy to talk to and always made me laugh. He will be greatly missed by everyone who had the privilege of knowing him for his musical genius and his personality. I only wish I could have known him longer but heaven needed a master on the guitar.
A great pic of Warren from 1975.
Jan Trovato-Leker
February 4, 2010
Rest in Peace dear Warren. Truly one of a kind. You touched so many people with your music and sweet soul. My condolences to Mrs. King, and all the family
Rich Tenney
February 4, 2010
Great Guitarist!!Great Guy!!!Will be sorely missed by the music community and music lovers.
Rich Tenney
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