My sincere condolences to John's family, friends, and students. My prayers are with them.
My sincere condolences to John's family, friends, and students. My prayers are with them.
Wow! What a loss. Rest in peace John. You will be missed.
oh no, this is just devastating to me. John was such a great guy. We were in Boston last year and I so wanted to look him up. Never in a million years did I think of him passing. I'm stunned.
My condolences to his family, John was one of the true great ones.
Larry
Way to young to be gone...he will be missed.
Rest in peace
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Here's just a thought: The next time you pick up your mandolin (or whatever you play), start out by playing a couple of songs for Prof. McGann. I'm thinking The Vacant Chair and Going Home, but everybody should make their own decision. What if everyone does that?
A sad day, indeed. Knowing that he was engaged in these conversations always felt like an honor. I'll miss his presence.
John was an amazing musician, person and father. He will be missed by all whose lives have been touched by his kindness and his music.
Peter
Wow, what a shock. I knew John in the early 80s when we played in different lunatic fringe New England bluegrass bands together. I always enjoyed his playing and more recently his contributions to the Cafe. Very sad news.
-Tom
Never met the man, but I really wish I could thank him for his helpful nature and the generous amount of knowledge he blessed this forum with.
Thanks John, RIP.
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A sad day he was a great guy and had a vast knowledge of music.
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Another great loss to the music, RIP John McGann, A wonderful musician and a true gentleman.
David Monaghan
How shocking and terribly sad. I feel the loss due to never having met him; knowing that he was such an inspiration to so many.
May his rest be peaceful.
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This is indeed unexpected and mournful news. My condolences to John's family and loved ones. He was such a wonderful member of the mandolin community, and his contributions as a musician and an instructor are sure to be sorely missed. Rest in peace, John - and thank you so much for all you shared with us.
WHAT! I never met John, but corresponded with him a bit about mandolin related things. He was a generous teacher, and woud have been a great colleague. My condolences to all at Berkleee.
One of the most valuable contributors to this forum. He will be sorely missed.
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Very, very sad news.
Cary Fagan
A tremendous loss. My condolences to all who had the pleasure and honor of knowing him.
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Wow. Not quite sure what to say other than a very sad moment. He and I had talked on several occasions but never met. I always enjoyed his insight on numerous threads. Truly a sad day.
Sorry, duplicate post.
My condolences and prayers go out to John's family and friends. Very sad is an understatement.
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How sad. There are no words. A complete shock.
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John was a visionary musician and music educator. This is terrible news for the mandolin community.
I knew John a long time - so long he played in two of my student recitals way back when. He finished studying at Berklee just as I entered, but our paths have paralleled for many years. My condolences to all who knew and loved him.
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