Jim Alfredson Posted October 4, 2004 Report Share Posted October 4, 2004 Bob "Bubba" Grundner passed away on Saturday night, October 2nd, 2004 at the age of 48 after losing his battle with lung cancer after about 2 years. Bubba was a great drummer here in Lansing and a very humble, funny, and kind person. I had the pleasure of playing with him numerous Monday nights at the Green Door Lounge as part of the Blue Avenue Delegates for the better part of 2 years when I was first learning my shit on the Hammond. He was always gracious, always smiling, and always swingin'. He moved to Nashville in the mid-90s and did pretty well. He's on a record by Dolly Parton (Hungry Again from 1998 I belive) but found that the pace and lifestyle of that scene was too much. Just this past July I recorded him with my mentor Doug Decker on Hammond and Steve Frarey (Joe's first jazz teacher) on guitar here in my home studio. He loved the sound of the organ trio and wanted to document his playing with one, since he knew he wouldn't be around much longer. He played most of the session with an oxygen mask on, but still swung like crazy. It was a real pleasure to be a part of that session. RIP Bob Grundner. You were a fantastic musician and a real beautiful soul. You will be missed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim R Posted October 4, 2004 Report Share Posted October 4, 2004 Jim, thanks for sharing that, and please accept my sincere condolences. Always good to have a reality check once in awhile... here I was feeling down because the Giants didn't win the NL wild card... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Al Posted October 4, 2004 Report Share Posted October 4, 2004 My prayers and condolensces for you and his family as well. He sounds like he was a heckuva musician. Anything available for listening? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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