Roger Herman Adler

Always in my heart. ~ Michelle

I'm so incredibly sorry and devastated to learn of Roger's passing. I started taking guitar lessons from him at the Village Music Store in Deerfield when I was 10 or 11 and I remember vividly how proud he was when you were born, Nickie, and I was just 12 years old (He was proud when you were born too, Jackie!). He was a wonderful teacher, but an even better friend at a time in my life when friends didn't come easily. He would listen so carefully to me and make me laugh and give me a song or two to practice for good measure. But even my parents knew that my weekly lessons were mostly for therapy. That was the gift that Roger was to me - a dear friend with a heart that could see right into mine. Throughout many years he remained an important touchstone in my life - I could always count on his honesty, humor and heart. It was just in the past few years that we lost regular touch, but I never felt him to be any less of a friend and I hope he knew he was still cherished. My dad also knew Roger. When I still took lessons from him, my dad was looking for someone to compose music for an advertising campaign he was working on. I suggested he call Roger and the two worked together several times years ago and stayed in touch as well. In the last several years as my dad accumlated one illness after another, Roger was always so kind and always made my dad smile and forget the state of things; my dad just passed two weeks ago. So I'm doubly heartbroken. My dad was my dad and there's just no replacing him. But from an early age, Roger held a very special place in my heart, and there he'll always be. I'm so sorry for your loss. Roger was a wonderful gift to us all. Much Love.

You've been gone a year, and not a day passes where I don't think of you. You're the voice in my heart guiding me through life, and I'm so thankful you're there. I miss you.

Sorry for your loss. Are thoughts are with Roger and your family! Mike and Cathy

I'm just devastated to find out that Roger has passed away. I first met him in 1977 when we were both guitar teachers at a Deerfield music store. He was mature beyond his years and utterly professional and driven in pursuit of his music career. We were both in our early 20's at that time and I look back fondly at the many moments we shared discussing music, business and joking in between teaching lessons. He was a class act. We fell in and out of contact over the years, but most recently my wife and I attended his last "Green on Blue" show in March 2017. We had a wonderful time talking before and after the show; we talked by phone once since then, after one of his blues radio shows. Unfortunately, that was the last time I spoke with him. I will miss him dearly; rest in peace my dear friend.

So sorry you have left us. May you rest in peace.

I am deeply sorry for the loss of Roger. May God's loving kindness bring peace and comfort during this sad and difficult time. Psalms 29:11

So sorry for your loss it's hard when you you're a loved one but over time it gets better and to heel and one day we have a hope to see our loves again someday what a wonderful moment that will be I went through the same thing exact same with my uncle he passed away when he was 42 very young age but one day I will see him again my prayers go out to your family for loss

Roger was a dear friend and musical colleague. He was a great man and one of the best musicians I'd ever heard. Very saddened by his sudden passing. He will be missed....

We were so sad to hear of Roger's passing. I enjoyed working and teaching with him. He was a lovely and talented soul and will be missed.

Mary G. Furlong

Love and light now that you are in heaven my friend.

Roger, we played hundreds and hundreds of jobs together, maybe thousands. We traveled many times together, sometimes to some pretty cool places, and sometimes to some... places. But work is work, right? We were always happy and grateful to be getting paid to play our instruments, and we played with some pretty great bands.
So many times on jobs, I'd turn around to watch you play through one of your many killer solos of the evening. You were the consummate professional player; I never tired of listening to your music, and I never stopped learning from you. And frankly, you were a blast to work with.
As a producer, you helped me grow as a musician. You showed me how to listen to a take, and you taught me how to know when it is right, and when it is done.
You loved your girls so much, and by watching how you were with Nickie and Jackie, you helped me to be a better father to my own children.
I was honored when you came to me as a client.
Your dry, edgy sense of humor was legendary, and I loved it. Hanging with you on breaks helped me get through many long, tough, late jobs.
You were my friend and my confidant.
You died way too soon, and to be honest, I'm a little pissed about that.
I'm going to miss you, brother.
-- Jim

Roger,
My high school sweetheart and husband, together almost 47 years!
My heart aches. But I know you are at peace in Heaven together with your wonderful Mom and many other family and friends.

Diane