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Kenny Veenstra
June 22, 2023
You were a good dude and helped so many people.
Clayton Strobel
November 7, 2021
Mike Ruane was a huge influence to me in so many ways. I met him through his daughter Nicoletta when I was just a teenager in Tampa, FL. In the few years that I was aquainted with Mike and his family in my youth, I came to consider him a role model. I looked up to Mike more than I can express here. Mike was kind and funny, and opened his home to me, allowing me to play music in his home studio for hours on end, or to just hang out with him and his family. The stories he told of his hayday and his youth are something I always cherished and from which I took many life lessons. It's been over 20 years since my path parted from Mike and his lovely family, but the influence he had on me still lingers. In fact, I learned of this terrible news when I looked at the calendar the other day and out of nowhere remembered that day was Mike Ruane's birthday, and I looked him up to see what he was up to. My heart goes out to his family, especially his children Nicoletta and Markos, who I know inherited and will carry on every bit of his kindness, wit, and wisdom. The world, and my world, was made far better by Mike Ruane.
Jack Baldwin
October 6, 2021
Jack Baldwin
October 6, 2021
I met Michael (Mick) 47 years ago as the drummer for the mighty Chicago based rock/pop group Pezband. He was the talented beat behind one of America's finest musical groups. They went on to record three well received records and were greatly admired by their many fans across the US, England and Japan. He had a good soul and a great sense of humor. Although we both resided in the Tampa Bay area of Florida, I knew him in Pennsylvania and New York when I would cross paths with his band... I wish we could have connected here but never did. His passing was a great loss to us all and reminds how short & precious life really is. If there's a rock and roll heaven, you know they've got a hell of a band.
Byron C
September 1, 2021
Mike made a tremendous impact in my life. I met him in Chicago in 2013 and since then got a chance to speak a lot with him. He taught me so much about life. I was also fortunate to watch him perform at the Mayne Stage (2014) and one last time at the Wall to Wall Studios (2016). Mike was someone very special...I always felt like he was from another planet. My condolences to all his family and loved ones. Thank you Mike for every lesson. May God bless you my friend.
Billy Thome
August 29, 2021
Gonna miss ya brother
A man who I had the good fortune to watch play drums nite after nite
We shared many a late nite and many a early mornings and many a deep conversation
A PRESENCE in the room always
A PRESENCE on stage always
The 30 inch bass drum
THE BIG BEAT ALWAYS
ROCK ON BROTHER
RIP
Robin Zander
August 29, 2021
I´m so sorry to hear about Michael. May he Rest In Peace.
Denise M Cali
August 26, 2021
Umcle.Michael, you were one of a kind...a big heart and soul...fun...funny...caring...I am.saddened at the news and pray for tour family...you will be missed greatly.love.you xo
Chris Greene
August 25, 2021
I am so sorry to hear this news. My thoughts and prayers are with his children and friends. I worked under Mike for years. He was always very generous and fun to work with. I loved his crazy sense of humor. Gone to soon from this earth.
Mama
August 25, 2021
November 2, 1952- August 14, 2021
Gone too soon
Wendy and Rich Bieler
August 25, 2021
We were so sorry to hear this sad news. May God rest his soul and prayers to his family.
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