Michael Reed

Just listened to his Bossa Nova recordings on YT, amazing interpretations. Condolences to his family.

I discovered Michael on YouTube and have enjoyed his music since then. I just found an early video of him performing "THE WAY WE WERE" at the TOP OF THE TOWER in Toledo. Very well done, excellent arrangement, excellent voice. I'm an organist myself and know what it takes to be at the top like Mich was. I wish I got to know him.

Thank You Joshua, for keeping his channel alive. His music will be kept alive at my home, and with other fellow performers / organists.

...Silent keys down here but entertaining up in heaven.

Neal Narkon
5 Clear St
Enfield, CT 06082

Hello, my name is Jacqueline Roberts. I really love music, and I am a piano player. I like his Hammond organ playing, and the Hammond organ is tempting to try.

Love his Hammond Orgon playing on Youtube ! The Man was a master at playing a variety of Tunes & Styles . We can still continue to be blessed by his Fine Music ! !

So many video's of his Organ music he gave us. I just shared his version of SEPTEMBER SONG today; 9/6/2023. I'm older than Mike. MIKE, SEE YOU SOON !

I´m so sorry Mike has left us. I am glad he left us a lot of wonderful videos. Richard in Dallas

Well now I finally can stop wishing for a new daily dose of Mike. Only now have I learned Mike Reed, my favorite Hammond B3 player is silenced. The last I heard was from him telling us on video he was sick. My condolences to the entire family. Mike's daily dose had so much energy and joy I would play catch up if I missed any of his 4 minute presentations. I always enjoyed his consistency in his production. He would greet and give the date, announce the song and he'd jump right into it, ending with a fanfare then slide off the seat, turn, and switch off camera. A fantastic production! I will and do miss it! Thank you a Mike for the happiness.

I listen to your youtube all the time. Great tunes. It reminds me of my father who played the organ. RIP Mike and thanks for the music

À la famille
Depuis plusieurs années, j'écoute les prestations musicales de monsieur Reed sur U-tub. Je vais continuer avec joie car sa musique est très de bonne qualité et de ma génération. C'est très récemment que j'ai appris son décès. Triste nouvelle!
Je tiens à offrir mes sympathies à sa famille et à ses amis.
Michel Kieffer
Saint-Sauveur
Québec, Canada.
RIP

I only knew Mike through his wonderful YouTube channel. What a fabulous musician and what a wonderful legacy he leaves for us. It is so said that he was taken so soon but until we all meet again around the Heavenly Hammond to hear Mike work his magic, he certainly won't be forgotten. Here's to Mike!

After discovering Mike´s YouTube Channel, I was treated to the sound of his B3 in his inimitable style. I so enjoyed his daily offerings on the B3. He was a Master of the instrument and truly spread his music to B3 aficionados worldwide. Rest In PeaceMike, knowing that your music will live forever on YouTube, to the enjoyment of all your fans and those who are yet to discover you.
Howard Paul Shubitz
Houston, TX

Some of Mike´s music reminds me of the kind my dad and I played together on our piano and organ in the 1950´s. Thanks for the memories.

Sorry To hear or Mr. Reeds Passing . Only Knew of him from his wonderful Youtube videos . Beautiful Hammond Organ player ( My Dad was a big Band Musician somewhat before Mike & some time played the Hammon Organ . Mark N.

Johann Sebastian Bach once said: "Music is an agreeable harmony for the honor of God and the permissible delights of the soul." There is no doubt in my mind that Mike's music honored God as much as it brought great delight to souls all across the internet. Each week I looked forward to the next 'musical delight' Mike would post. While we are saddened to learn of his passing, the joy his music brought to so many lives on. How grateful I am for his YouTube channel, and the joy his musical mastery at the Hammond brought to all of us.

It is with such sadness to learn of Mike's passing. He has been a musical inspiration to me the last couple of years with his YouTube organ videos. I am forever grateful to have the ability to listen to his beautiful music and I'm sure it will continue to inspire others. Thanks to the family for posting the Celebration of Life for those who subscribed to his channel so we can see the wonderful family man he was. He will be sorely missed by so many, he was such a talent and beautiful human being that contributed great joy to the world! My sincere heartfelt condolences.

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Mike! May your beautiful music live on my friend through those who were so inspired and amazed by your wonderful talent... x

I got to "know" Mike through his utube videos. I am an organ player and watched every thing he did. He so enjoyed playing the organ for us of which we certainly all enjoyed. I had tears in my eyes in reading this announcement hoping so much that he would recover.

I never met Mike, but stumbled onto his amazing organ playing on YouTube. I looked forward every day to hear him play, always amazed at how many songs he had committed to memory. As a former organist myself, it was fun to watch him master that Hammond Grandee organ that he loved so much. I know he had a faithful following and we were all pulling for him and praying for him when he fell ill. May the God of all comfort be with the entire family and friends who loved him. He will be greatly missed.

I met Mike in the early 70s when he played the downtown Toledo Holiday Inn. I was a young player with my own organ and drum duo, called Nite Flite, and on our off nights my partner and I were at the Inn listening to Mike and his drummer, Ron Carlson. I learned so much from Mike. He truly was my mentor. A superb organist, vocalist and showman. Thank you, Mike, for inspiring a 50-year career in music. You will be missed, brother.