Charles Sawtell-RIP
From Bluegrass-L very sad. I am very sad to inform you that Charles Sawtelle died Saturday night at 8pm Pacific Time. He had been in Intensive Care for the last month at City of Hope Hospital in Duarte, California. His liver and kidneys finally couldn't handle the stress of all the medication and graft vs. host disease, a result of his bone marrow transplant of two years ago. He had been unconscious for over three weeks, with family and dear friends there to help any way they could. In the last few days he had been declining, and it was understood that he wouldn't last long. I don't know any further details at this point, such as funeral or memorial arrangements, but will post them as I know them. It's hard to put into words the loss I feel. Charles was much more than a great musician. He was a dear friend to many, he was an inspiration and a mentor, he was funny and a good guy to be around, and he did a great job living with dignity in the face of complicated and debilitating illness, starting with the leukemia five years ago. A very generous person, a quite unique person. It has been amazing to see the level of care and concern expressed by so many people for him. He touched a lot of people, and he will continue to touch us even now that he's gone. Rest in peace Charles my friend. Pete Wernick Stick-I need to play some Hot Rize
Re: Charles Sawtell-RIP
At 11:01 AM 3/21/99 -0500, you wrote: shit,shit,shit,shit,shit,shit,shit,shit,shit,shit,shit,shit, I was just talking to Tut Taylor last night about Charles. We thought he had made it and was going to pull through. shit. Charles had one of the most distinct lead styles in Bluegrass. I've often wondered why his phrasing was not more lauded. Pray for Randy Howard and John Hartford. We can't afford to loose anymore folks. Jeff Wall http://www.twangzine.com The Webs least sucky music magazine 3421 Daisy Crescent - Va Beach, Va - 23456
Re: Charles Sawtell-RIP
In a message dated 3/21/99 10:41:42 AM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Pray for Randy Howard and John Hartford. We can't afford to loose anymore folks. What's up with john hartford? I just saw Jamie last night playing with Guy Clark at the Donald Lindley benefit. Slim
Re: Charles Sawtell-RIP
At 11:52 AM 3/21/99 EST, you wrote: What's up with john hartford? I just saw Jamie last night playing with Guy Clark at the Donald Lindley benefit. Hartford's been battling cancer for many years now. He doesn't want a big to-do made about it though. Jeff Wall http://www.twangzine.com The Webs least sucky music magazine 3421 Daisy Crescent - Va Beach, Va - 23456
Re: Charles Sawtell-RIP
At 11:01 AM -0500 on 3/21/99, Stick wrote: From Bluegrass-L very sad. I am very sad to inform you that Charles Sawtelle died Saturday night at 8pm Pacific Time. Indeed. Last night I saw Peter Rowan and Tony Rice with a couple other semi-P2ers; at the beginning Rowan dedicated the set to Sawtelle, and received an appreciative, small hand. After the encore, the MC, from a local college station, came out and announced that it was an appropriate dedication because he'd just received word that Sawtelle had just been taken off life support. I hope Rowan and Rice didn't find out by overhearing that. An unfortunate end to the evening, and unfortunately handled to boot. (The night only went downhill from there, as we learned this morning that when some guy bumped into Tracy last night, he got her wallet.) Bob
Re: Charles Sawtell-RIP
I am very sad to inform you that Charles Sawtelle died Saturday night at 8pm Pacific Time. Very sad news. My parents are close friends of Charles' folks, Dan And Polly...big-hearted people, salt of the earth, and immensely proud of their son. I'll be praying for them tonight. Allen B. *** Boot Heel Drag can be heard on CJSW 90.9 FM , Calgary,AB Tuesdays at 6:30 PM MST and on realaudio at www.cjsw.com.
