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Elaine McCauley Obituary
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for Elaine McCauley
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Prentice Slaten
June 27, 2024
I never knew Elaine McCauley, but in 1963-64 I was very fortunate in finding and taking guitar lessons from Pat McCauley who at that time was teaching guitar at a music store out on Speedway, I think. He loaned me his Gibson classical guitar so I could learn a piece and play it in a recital. I came across this obituary while looking for anything about him. He was a great influence and I´ve never stopped playing.
Marshall Kornblatt
March 12, 2021
I knew Lainy from early 1967 through 1970. I was stationed at Fort Huachuca Arizona just outside Tucson and being a jazz pianist I went down to a club called The Beachcomber to see what the jazz scene was the like. There was a quartet playing and I remember Bob Schmeling was on piano and there was this gorgeous singer Lainy Marr. I asked if I could sit in and they graciously allowed me too Playa few songs on the piano. Then Lainy walked up and said "How about if you play one for me?" She asked me if I knew "The lady is a tramp" and I said yes. She asked me to play it in E flat and I said OK. That was the beginning of a long friendship. She was so gracious and sweet and loving and generous with anything she had. This covid thing Made me stop and think about trying to contact her and see how she was doing. Unfortunately, she passed away almost 5 years ago. I miss her sincerely she was one of a kind. My condolences to her family.
Jordana Silvestri
June 30, 2015
Thursday morning 10:30 will always be Lainy time. I'll keep
practicing Lainy! I love you very much and cherish our long
frienship.I You taught me way,way,more than just playing
the guitar. I hope you;re having fun with Pat and all the great musicians in jazz heaven! Your friend forever,
Jordana
Zulema Al-Rashid
June 29, 2015
Lainey, I always anxiously awaited your visits to my shop. I also enjoyed this past mothers day visit with you and my daughter. You made us laugh like always and treated us like your daughter and grand daughter. It was OUR mothers day. I will always remember you, your stories, your example and your energy. I loved that you went to open mic at sky bar at 84. I loved that you modeled and performed for my fashion shows. I loved how you saw the world. You are a role model in my life. I loved you my dear dear friend. I miss you..
Lanny and Carol Webb
June 28, 2015
Such a loss..a long time friend and fellow musician. Lainy was an awesome entertainer and always a professional.
Pat Skinner
June 28, 2015
A funny bone, a ready smile, a love affair with the whole world -- here's to you, Lainy.
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