Kevin Locke

Kevin spent much of his early school years (as did I) in Topanga Canyon, Southern California. We hung together quite a bit back then. It was so inspiring to see how his life evolved.

You were one of the kindest and wisest men who ever shared his beautiful heart words, not just with me but to the whole world. We met when I was working on your album cover for Earthbeat records in Redway, CA. You have stayed with my heart and soul for life. I wish we could’ve spent more time together for you are one of the best humans to have journeyed on this earth. Thank you for sharing your wonderful soul with us all. We are all better for the experience of knowing you. Mitakuye Oyasin, Stephanie (San Juan Island, WA)

Rest well, brother.

You will be remembered in the Native American community.

To the family, many, many friends, colleagues and fans of this wonderful musician and hoop dancer Kevin Locke fine comfort with you during this difficult time in your lives. Kevin Locke was an acclaimed Native American musician and hoop dancer who worked to preserve native musical traditions. We hope many of the encouraging words and thoughts on this site comforts you during this difficult time also. May you find comfort in your wealth of fond memories together with your dear loved one. May Almighty God in the Heavens comfort your hearts with peace and loving kindness as you cope with this precious loss in your lives.

What a wonderful craft Kevin had. He brought joy to a lot of people. I know the family is saddened from this great loss. You have my sincere condolences. May our Heavenly Father continue to be with you.

I recently traveled to South Dakota in September of 2022 & visited "Crazy Horse." The first thing that I was drawn to doing first was to watch a native American Indian dance. Little did I know he was world renown & as I sat in the room where he sang & danced his hoop dance & played flute in his his heartfelt & teaching all in audience what is truly important ... I was totally enthralled. I bought one of his CD´s & he gave me another one for free. My husband was the reason we got to be there & I am forever grateful yo have seen Kevin on that special day

My deepest condolences to the family. May you find comfort
in your treasured memories of Your loved one and May God continue to comfort you in the days, months and years ahead.

I wish I could recall the first time I met Kevin. I believe it was the early to mid '80s at the Ft. Sisseton Historical Festival. I would look forward to seeing him there every year. I loved his stories and the way he could mesmerize you with the hypnotic sounds of his flute. My last encounter was only a few years ago. He still had that infectious spirit and ability to make you feel like an old friend, even if (I'm sure!) he didn't recall. He was a tremendous personality, fantastic conversationalist, and great ambassador. His spirit will live on through the many he touched.

So sorry for your loss. God sustain you through your sorrow.

I have a theatrical Lighting Company and had the pleasure of working with Kevin a few years ago. Not only a great performer but what a wonderful human being.. when my brother died and I was in charge of the funeral I I played Morning Star by Kevin.Wow

Tears of love for this man are flowing from my eyes. Reading of him, in the NYT Obituaries and watching his videos leaves me with no doubt that he was one of the greatest spirits on this earth. I send my condolences to his family and friends with reverence and love. May his spirit be even more free now that he has completed this lifetime, and left his physical form behind. They say those who are at one with God stream joy. The joy he streamed in his many ways will live on in the hearts of all those he taught, entertained and uplifted. He was a teacher of peace and love. I pray for all of you who were close to him in your time of loss. I feel it too. I wish he'd lived a hundred years, while grateful for the time he was here. Thank You.

R.I.P Kevin

Was an inspiration to a lot of Native Americans.