Eric A. Stumpo

Eric asked me if there was a Garage scene in Dallas, I said , no , it's just a lot of REM wannabees. He said , don't those kids know that stuff is dead ?

I only got to hang out with Eric that one time , but he proved to be a very cool person. Plan 9 was no cookie cutter Garage band , Eric stood out from the crowd.

I met Eric and Deb at the Electric Banana in Pittsburgh PA many moons ago. I had purchased some great 60's 45's from them earlier and now had a chance to see their band, Plan 9. Great people, very friendly. Did not learn
of his passing until I saw his name in the latest issue of "Ugly Things". Take care Deb Robin

I met Eric Stumpo , and the rest of Plan 9 , in Dallas in 1986. The band was playing at Club Dada. It was a sparse turnout as The Red Hot Chili Peppers were playing the same night , to which I said , "SO ?!". Eric asked me if there was a place nearby where the band could get pizza. They were not going to play until they had pizza . You could not even get a hot dog in the Deep Ellum club district in '86 , prior to the proliferation of fancy eateries....

I advised them that there was probably a pizza place on Lower Greenville Ave. , about a 10 minute drive. He asked if I'd come along and show them how to get there. HANG OUT WITH PLAN 9 AND RIDE IN THEIR SCHOOL BUS ? DID YOU SAY "DEAL"? We had a good time , but , the only pizza place we could find was a real high tone Italian restaurant. We got some funny stares from the git - go. One woman asked Eric , "Where did you get your shoes? I like them !". "Thanks." , he replied . "They're called sneakers.".

The show itself was fantastic. THE BAND , 7 OR 8 STRONG AT THE TIME, WERE ALL CONNECTED BY ONE PULSEBEAT , WITH Eric's Guitar and vocals searing and soaring in a way that would have made Roky Erickson proud. But , I'm sure Roky's already told him that.

To Eric's family and friends , please accept my condolences.

John Battles , Chicago.

I just did a Google Search because I had a Plan 9 song stuck in my head and I wanted to send a note to Eric and Deb to tell them both how much the band means to me and how after 35 years or so have passed that they still are a part of my musical life. I listen to their work and enjoy it often. So very sad to find this news when I did my Google search. Deb, I hope this message reaches you with my thoughts of sorrow for your loss and of remembrance of the great happiness that Eric brought to the lives of those around him. I always enjoyed our conversations at the shows in Boston. And I still have very fond memories of the 1985 party in Shannock that you hosted. We bow - we most certainly bow - in remembrance of Eric's kindness and musical talents.

Always enjoyed talking to him about our shared interest in classic rock bands and popular culture.Will miss seeing him at Mansfield and Braintree card shows.God bless your infinite soul in Heaven.

Deb, I'm so sorry to hear of Eric's passing. Thinking of you. I'm so glad I was able to be there for the Hall of Fame induction gig - it was amazing! He is an unforgettable guy and I was glad to know him.

xo,

Keri (Florence) Brennan