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Richard W Miller
April 12, 2024
Hello everyone I was a student of Jeff's long ago like 1984 and jeff was a fantastic instructor I managed sound arts recording rehearsal hall for jeff I learned so much from jeff although my career path took me into electronics I still had the experience and the confidence to follow my dreams thanks to Jeff Wells RIP My friend and I also would like to thank Miss Barbara Pennington for letting me do my Master Mix from her album Tempest. Houston lost a treasure when Jeff passed.
Matt Miller
December 7, 2023
Jeff and Barbara were great people! I will never forget my fun times at Sound Arts Recording studio in Northwest Houston many years ago. Good people with a great heart! I so remember those special times hanging and jamming at the studio with both of them!
Jeff Troiano
March 27, 2023
Jeff assisted me in recording a set of songs for my brother Mike (who just recently passed away). I remember Jeff being gracious and support, and the quality of the recordings was excellent. Rest in peace, Jeff.
charles joyner
April 13, 2022
Peggy and I still enjoy vivid good memories & vibes from this artistic and nice fellow!
George Schwalm
September 29, 2020
I was Jeff's personal assistant in his studio for several years during the late 70's. He graciously took me under his wing and mentored me during a difficult time in my life. I will be forever grateful for his friendship and guidance and he will be sorely missed!
Thank you Jeff! Looking forward to seeing you again in that Great Recording Studio in the Sky!
Charles Joyner
April 15, 2020
Jeff was a talented musician and sociable gentleman. Still missed by Peggy & I. RIP old friend !
April 13, 2019
Jeff, think about you many times a day, every time I turn up a volume knob, turn on a tape deck, or hear a Who song. Love ya, brother!
Joe Spratt
February 16, 2014
Jeff was my teacher, my bandmate and my friend. I will always remember our time together as some of my favorite in the biz.
Michael Carlson
September 17, 2013
Jeff,
You are greatly missed brother. This life is a better place knowing you and having shared a lot too many years ago. Be at peace, my brother.
July 21, 2011
Jeff was a cool guy who was fun in the studio. He had an easy going attitude and helped our band feel comfortable. We played music together at my house several times too and I always liked his Painkillers set list full of Beatle tunes.
I'll miss him.
Freddy Frankel
Linda Wells
June 18, 2011
We will be celebrating Jeff's Birthday Bash, Sunday, August 21,2011 at Dan Electro's Guitar Bar. This is where he played last year. Thanks to all for the beautiful messages. We hope to see you in Houston August 21.
Christian Andreason
May 3, 2011
Jeff Wells will forever hold a huge place in the tapestry that makes up my musical life and career. It hurts my heart to know I no longer have access to one of the most charming people I ever met. (((Super Sonic Hugs))) to you JEFF! You will be greatly missed here by many of us on planet Earth. You and Bucky have fun! I bet he was there to greet you the moment the door bell rang and you walked right thru Heaven's door. I know we will see you again... Forever, Christian Andreason
Rachel Love Harmon
May 3, 2011
Jeff, thank you for being a friend and teacher. You will be missed. Rachel
April 21, 2011
Grandpa Jeff,
We truly miss you ... thank you for the great memories ...
We will take good care of Grandma Linda ...
Francisca, Amanda and Kevin
Phil Canavespe
April 21, 2011
Thanks for always being a friend.....
Jenny Williamson
April 21, 2011
Going to events to hear to Dr. Jeff and the Painkillers was always a great time. Jeff was a talented musician and will be missed by many. Our deepest condolences - Mike and Jenny Williamson (Cypress, TX)
Martha Schorre
April 21, 2011
May God bless you, your family, and loved ones during this time. The Schorre famiy was blessed to meet the wonderful Wells family years ago at St. Francis Church in Houston. We have all of you in our thoughts and prayers. The fond memories of Jeff will be with us.
Jerry Chambers
April 21, 2011
RIP Jeff, You were a very valuable person in Houston supporting music and the arts and you will be missed .
Charles & Peggy Joyner
April 20, 2011
He was an outstanding host and gentleman when we enjoyed several annual "Cruisin the Coast" holidays with Jeff and his beloved Linda. May the good memories of this remarkable talent and good man sustain our beloved cousin Linda and Jeff's Family during this sad time.
Richard McKinney
April 20, 2011
As a Painkiller Jeff, Tommy and I were like brothers. We played our 1st gig at Billy Blues on December 21, 1998 and our last at Dan Electros's for SXDE on March 14, 2010. Between these two dates Tommy, Jeff and I played well over a hundred and fifty times at bars, benefits, party's and venues like Rockerfellers, Spring's Crawfish Festival, Fitzgeralds, Ima Hogg's house in River Oaks, The Balinese Room in Galveston, The Continental Club, The Firehouse Saloon and so on and so on. We also played many hole in walls too like Silky's, Side Car Pub, R&R Sports Bar and so on. Not only were we band members but we were also friends and we're all gonna miss him terribly.
April 19, 2011
My prayers are with you, and Jeff's family. I always enjoyed the time I spent with Jeff, he had the joy in life of following his musical talent and seeing him behind a mixing console was like watching a kid play. A life well lived. Your friend, Mike Duffy.
Nese
April 19, 2011
RIP, thanks for the memories.
Peter Breaz
April 19, 2011
Linda - I knew Jeff for 35 years. As Hickory, and later as Ironhorse, my band was fortunate to take advantage of his great talents as an engineer, musician, and producer. We worked with him from his first garage studio all the way to the current Sound Arts location. He was a wonderful representative from Houston to the music community thru-out this country. His understanding of music, his high standards both studio-wise and customer-wise, his calm approach to the process of interpreting ideas into the medium, and his wry sense of humor all combined to make him an incredibly great man to be around. He will be sorely missed, but surely never forgotten. Our thoughts are with you, and the rest of his family. Respectfully, Peter and Marcia Breaz and Ironhorse
Mike Perkins
April 19, 2011
This is a real loss for the Houston music community. Jeff was an institution around here and its hard to accept that he's gone. I hope they have a Neve 8000 series board for him in heaven.
April 19, 2011
Linda,
Very sorry to hear this Jeff was a good friend and helped us out alot and our cd would have never come together without Jeff's guidance. He was a great sound engineer and musician and he had a great soul I know he is in a better place now. Peace, Love and hope...I pray for you and your family to find peace in these difficult times...
Lance Gremillion aka Lance G
April 19, 2011
Linda,
Very sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family are in our prayers this Easter week.
Your friend, Mike Hilleary
Wenomia Person
April 19, 2011
Linda: Although no words can really help to ease the loss you bear, just know that you are very close in every thought and prayer. What moves through us is a silence, a quiet sadness, a longing for one more day, one more word, one more touch, we may not understand why Jeff left this earth so soon, or why he left before we were ready to say good-bye, but little by little, we begin to remember not just that Jeff died, but that you lived. And that your life gave us memories too beautiful to forget. Please know that I love you my sweet dear friend and I am praying for you. Wenomia
Charlie & Lisa Cotrone
April 19, 2011
Dear Linda
Charlie and I were truly devastated to hear of Jeff leaving this earth. We totally know what you are going through - the sorrow, uncertainty, and feeling of loss in most every aspect of your life. We want you to know that his love story for you was a blessing to see. Wherever he was - he always talked about you. Now that he suffers no more and is in Heaven- he is your very special guardian angel to be with you morning, noon and night. You only have to think of the treasured memories and there he will be. He will be in the music you hear, and the places you shared and in the depth of your heart. We truly are saddened by this loss. Jeff was a great musician, sound engineer and a good friend to many. He impacted many lives in big and small ways and remembering him will bring the best of memories to everyone. We will pray for you and for his soul and want you to know that just as his friendship meant so much to us - yours does too and we will always be there if you need us. Love Lisa & Charlie Cotrone
Gregory Whitmire
April 19, 2011
Jeff,
You were a Great Musician and a Great Friend. It was an Honor knowing you. Heaven has a New Rock Star!
Marlene Howze
April 19, 2011
Linda,
I am very sad to hear about the loss of your loving husband. I pray that God will be your refuge and strength during your time of sorrow. Stay Strong...
Your Friend and co-worker
The Wells Family
April 19, 2011
Jeff - Our hearts are saddened by your passing. John will truly miss his big brother. We have many memories of good times together throughout the years and they will be cherished forever. We love you, Jeff!
From: JAMS
Gary McClatchy
April 19, 2011
I was blessed to have known you, brother. You were so kind to have let me work with you and Brian over so many years. May God bless Linda and the rest of your family, and may you rest in Peace.
Cindy Carssow
April 19, 2011
The nicest guy ever. My condolences to Linda and everyone who cared about him.
April 19, 2011
Hello Mrs. Wells,
I was deeply saddened by the death of Mr. Wells. This must be very difficult for you. You are in my thoughts and my prayers.
GIO
Mary Jane Hancock
April 19, 2011
We miss you Jeff. Thanks for the laughs and the fun we had. Peace, mj and cha cha
Bill Liles
April 19, 2011
Jeff, we knew each other for over 35 years and were truly friends. I will miss you more than words can say. Good speed and my best wishes to Linda and the rest of your family.
Jackie Hager
April 19, 2011
Jeff, you are and will be truly missed. I am so glad to have known you and were able to call you my friend. I will miss Lake Travis with you! Tommy and I are truly blessed with your friendship and will continue on with Linda and share many memories together of you. My heart is broken that you are gone from us yet I am so glad you are no longer in pain. God Bless you Jeff. I love you! Jackie
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