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1952
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2017
Jay Peterson Obituary
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for Jay Peterson
6 Entries
Jim Stinnett
September 16, 2017
Just heard about Jays death. He was a good man, and a good friend.
Dan Moe
September 11, 2017
Looks like I've been away from Sacramento too long. I didn't know that either Jackie or Jay passed away. She and I were buddies back in the Little Charlie days. And it's weird-I was just thinking about Jay TODAY and one of the last times I crossed paths with him. I'm not a music critic nor an accomplished writer, so I don't have anything dramatic or spell binding to say. I remember giving Jackie a ride to a Little Charlie gig in San Francisco. We were sitting in the dressing room. All the guys were really wound up tight because a record producer or an agent was supposed to be in the audience that night (forgive me it's been a long time). All except Jay. He was just kind of taking it all in, warming up, and chatting. They played the first few songs very quickly. Jay leaned over to Dobie (sp?) during a bridge to one of the songs and said "Let's establish some rhythm here". So instead of Dobie setting the beat, Jay did and Dobie followed along. The rest fell into place and the boys took off. They relaxed and put on a great show. Jay was always smooth that way. Bless you Jay and Jackie. It's been way too long.
Gary Hine
June 8, 2017
I met Jay in 1970 when we both used the same rehearsal studio down the street from Leo's Music in Oakland. We formed a blues trio and being 18 and 19 years old we set about working to become professional musicians. I will never forget the times we had and how glad I was when Jay came back to the Bay Area from Chicago. It was my great pleasure to introduce Jay around the Oakland scene. I will never forget Jay's humor caring. Smooth sailing my brother.
Genie O'Brien
June 5, 2017
I am representing my brother Pat O'Brien who was a musician with Jay and send my condolences
Rest Easy Jay...
steve freund
June 5, 2017
I knew Jay since 1976 when we both played together in Chicago. A great blues bassist and a helluva funny guy!!! We had big fun....RIP Jay Peterson.
Jan Kelley
June 4, 2017
Jay was such a great bassist and all-around good guy. He & Jackie are together again. See ya Jay!
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