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Michael Been Obituary
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for Michael Been
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Saul Garcia
January 4, 2011
An amazing singer and very talented musician. I saw The Call here in Houston at Rockerfellers back in 90 I believe. I left there almost speechless and completely wowed at the amazing band I had just been so blessed to hear! He will be missed and never forgotten.
Saul, Lake Jackson, Texas.
Arturo Andrade
November 16, 2010
Rest in peace. God Bless.....Arturo Andrade - San Antonio
Pam Wilson
September 8, 2010
To Michael and his family. Thank you for some of my finest memories of my teenage years. The Saints practicing in our basement, the crazy, thrown together spaghetti dinners, all the wonderful innocence of that time. I still enjoy paging through my Saints photo album and listening to my copy of the fabulous "Please Don't Leave Me". You will be missed, old friend. Thank you and God speed.
September 5, 2010
So many of the great ones leave so soon. Condolences to your family and friends. Thanks for all the great music and good times. AirTight at the Crows Nest and the Catalyst. Oh, to be young again. Peace be with you.
Lloyd Cabral (then Santa Cruz...now Kea'au Hawaii)
Dennis Johnson
August 29, 2010
I would like to relate to the family my feelings for Michael. It was late spring/early summer of 1969. I had just met Michael through a fellow musician. I was a senior in high school, just about to graduate but the school would not let me walk with the class because of my hair length. This did not sit well with my parents and we fought and I left home. Michael was so kind as to put me up for several weeks at his apartment on 15th street in Chicago Hts. He would even pick me up after school in his car. He was very good to me when I was at a very turbulent point in my life. At the time he was in a group called"Pendragon" and I helped out doing some road work with him. I will never forget his kindness to me at such an important time in my life. He was someone to look up to as I thought he was a great player and singer. I was impressed that he was making "Dariy Queen" ads for the radio and was getting good money for it. His prior work with the "Saints" and "Troys" was inspiring to the local musicians and we all knew of him, but to have the privilege to know him was special. I will never forget. Much love to the family and to all that were close to him
Rob Riebeling
August 28, 2010
Condolences to the Been family and Michael's friends. I had the honor of attending several of his concerts and I always felt that he really loved playing his music and sharing his poetic message with all in attendence.
I was fortunate to meet Michael before one of his shows here in Michael's other hometown of Chicago, and he happily spent a few minutes conversing with me. He truly did answer his heavenly Call and I hope to hear his voice again when it is my turn to step Into the Woods.
Mark Barker
August 26, 2010
Your singing and The Call's music has offered me solace during difficult times - as it does now. My condolences to your family, friends and fans. Thank you. God Bless.
Jaclyn Overstreet
August 25, 2010
I will light a candle, and as it burns. I will keep in mind how beautiful and yet as I watch the flame burn out I will also remember how short the ride we call life really is!!!! And You will be missed!! :(
Dallas Hodge
August 25, 2010
Well I will do this twice....as it looks like the first one did not make it.....My condolences go out to his family for their great loss. It is never easy to let go. Michael, it was my pleasure to meet you and know you when I lived in the Cruz. Enjoy your new house band, you have a ton of players to choose from. I am sure you made those you came in contact with their lives a little brighter. Thank you for coming into mine. To his family, again my deepest condolences.
Dallas Hodge
August 25, 2010
Well my friend you have made it to the biggest arena....My condolences go out to your family at this time...We may not have been as close as some of your other friends....but you made an impression on me as I am sure you did to many....for this I thank you...It was my pleasure to have known you..may you keep the band playin and a slot for me when I get there......take care....and my best to your family....
Darlene Montoya
August 25, 2010
Thank you for sharing your talent with us. May you sing with the Angels now.
RIP
Cindy
August 24, 2010
It has been any years since I was aquainted with you in Boulder Creek. Your music will live on and what a legacy you leave us. I wish i had seen you play more often, but thanks to youtube and other internet sites, we can still see you and enjoy your many talents..ya ya ya ya ya ya ya!
Liz Monroe
August 24, 2010
RIP Michael!!! I never missed a concert when you played anywhere in or near Santa Cruz! Thank-you so much for many great memories! Love and prayers for your family...
Cynthia Larson
August 24, 2010
Rest in Peace Michael. You touched so many lives here in Santa Cruz, including my own. Thank you for the music, the fun, the dance. Until we all meet again ~ keep the music playing. We still hear it!
August 24, 2010
The music plays on and on....a beautiful voice never stilled......the melody lives on in eternity.
Michael Ebert
August 24, 2010
So sad to hear of Michael's untimely death
john hayes
August 24, 2010
for michele she will light a canadle for you and your son.
JOHN HAYES
August 24, 2010
WE NEVER MET BUT WE HAVE MUTAL FRIENDS YOU WERE WELL RESPECTED GO FORTH AND PLAY IN THE SPIRIT WORLD
Kate Sawyers
August 24, 2010
Even though it's been years, I can still remember going to listen to Airtight on Tuesday nights at the Crow's Nest. How much fun my friends and I had. Michael, We loved every song you sang. Thank you for being you.
george
August 24, 2010
i used to play 'walls came down' every morning just to get my blood moving.
"there ain't no russians and there ain't no yanks.....just corporate criminals" still resounds to these times
Doug Springs
August 24, 2010
When my soul is all closed up and I can't feel my way to my heart a Michael Been song will turn the key and strip me wide open. You were the best musician I knew and I feel privileged to have known you, albeit professionally, and to have heard you sing live so many times (Airtight every Monday night at the Crow's Nest). Thank you for moving us. In the composers own words: "I Still Believe" that "Love Will Live Forever" so "Let the Day Begin" - I will think of you "Everywhere I Go"
cindylou
August 24, 2010
you will be missed by locals and fans forever...Farewell Michael Been...and the walls came down...the music lives on.
remember playing with the Chokes, looking for tickets in the guest house in Santa Cruz..we laughed when we found them
Grant Young
August 24, 2010
Goodbye my friend. I was glad that you were with us and would have liked to seen more of you before you moved on.
Jim Sawyers
August 24, 2010
Michael, We didn't know each other but we each played music with our mutual friend Dale Ockerman. I saw you in the early years as Airtight, at the Crow's Nest and I can still recall your strong vocals and great musicianship. May God speed, Michael - and may it be possible for us to play heavenly music together in the hereafter. RIP
Rick Chaisse
August 24, 2010
I didn't know you personally, but knew many of the people around you, and they all spoke highly of you. Loved your music. Loved the Call.
Rest in peace..
August 23, 2010
As a honorary Santa Cruz County resident then and now, we all appreciated the creativity and energy you brought to your passion--the music...
Thanks.
Debbie, Davenport Ca.
Debbie Kelly
August 23, 2010
As a honorary Santa Cruz County resident then and now, we all appreciated the creativity and energy you brought to your passion--the music...
Thanks.
Debbie, Davenport Ca.
kathy
August 23, 2010
aw michael,
you brought music to thehearts of everyone around the world. I remember the first time i saw you at the crows nest before renmovations...... you wil be sorely missed and i am blessed to have known you
chris crider
August 23, 2010
As a fellow bass player...you rock
Thanks for the great memories
Patrick Easterwood
August 23, 2010
Thanks Michael for your honest lyrics, compassion, wonderful music and for not being a typical "rock star". THE CALL's music still rings true today, Let The Day Begin and Red Moon are timeless works of art. In fact, like many great bands your music never gets old. Most of all Michael, thanks for taking the time to talk after your shows and signing CD covers for my son.
Love You!
Patrick
Rick Leachman
August 23, 2010
Thanks to Michael Been for his creative nature and positive music force he brought to us in Santa Cruz. A true artist and symbol the endures to this day. I enjoyed listening to your calling.
Nancy O'Hara
August 23, 2010
My roommates and I spent many a Sunday night listening to Michael and The Call at the Crow's Nest, waiting for the moment Michael would sing "We Took Our Chances." He will remain a Santa Cruz legend forever.
Rich Wisner
August 23, 2010
Michael gave us all his beautiful songs and intense voice that mesmerized our souls. I will never forget meeting you Michael. Opening for The Call was an honor. Rest in peace Michael.
Karen Ann
August 23, 2010
Who could wait to get to The Nest to hear Michael and The Call back in the day
Certainly not me or good friend Karin Phoenix, and lots of other local music lovers to include often times even Ed Leslie himself
You were always one of my favorites Michael and I thank you for such great music
Have a Good Journey and may Great Spirit be with you every step of the way
Gary Yules
August 23, 2010
Thank you for the enjoyment I got from both seeing The Call live and from listening to its recorded music. You left us too soon.
Rick Malcolmson
August 23, 2010
Rest In Peace Michael, You brought much joy to many people. You will be missed. "In my memory I still hear the voice" Thank You Michael
August 23, 2010
"Let The Day Begin" will forever be one of my favorite songs. Rest in peace Michael.
Gary Spoon
August 23, 2010
Some of the greatest Rock n' Roll I've ever experienced came from Michael's powerful and insightful energy. You will be missed.
Linda Thompson
August 23, 2010
Many condolences to the family and friends of Micahel Been. His band and his voice in it inspired me always, and still does.
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