Rest in peace, John McGann

[Mandomusic]

My sincere condolences to John's family, friends, and students. My prayers are with them.

[Susan H.]

Wow! What a loss. Rest in peace John. You will be missed.

[Dan Hoover]

so sorry to hear this..sincere condolences...

[TonyP]

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 S Sherman]

Larry

[MANNDOLINS]

Way to young to be gone...he will be missed.
Rest in peace

[John McCoy]

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?

[Laird]

A sad day, indeed. Knowing that he was engaged in these conversations always felt like an honor. I'll miss his presence.

[Toast]

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

[mclaugh]

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

[ColdBeerGoCubs]

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.

[nickster60]

A sad day he was a great guy and had a vast knowledge of music.

[dave]

Another great loss to the music, RIP John McGann, A wonderful musician and a true gentleman.

[Eric Hanson]

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.

[lukmanohnz]

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.

[Brad Weiss]

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.

[allenhopkins]

One of the most valuable contributors to this forum. He will be sorely missed.

[Cary Fagan]

Very, very sad news.

[Gates Richards]

A tremendous loss. My condolences to all who had the pleasure and honor of knowing him.

[thistle3585]

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.

[thistle3585]

Sorry, duplicate post.

[Miked]

My condolences and prayers go out to John's family and friends. Very sad is an understatement.

[journeybear]

Scott, if there's anything we can do as a community in John's memory, for his family, anything at all, let us know.

I'll echo this sentiment wholeheartedly.

Here you go, Bob.

[Mike Romkey]

How sad. There are no words. A complete shock.

[August Watters]

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.