A very sad day... A great guitarist has died today.

An absolutely great guitarist Named James Thompson has passed away today, he was 85 years old. He lived in Spokane, Washington. He started playing guitar when he was 9 years old and never put it down. His first love was playing, even though he only had 3 fingers (accident when he was 12 yrs old) on his playing hand he never let that get to him and became one of the best blues players I have ever heard. I looked up to him, and wished that I had the patients to do what he has accomplished. he passed away today 12/10/03 doing what he love to do, perform. He collapsed on stage and was rushed to the hospital but could not be revived....

I will truly miss him..... he was my uncle.

[wahwah]

Sorry to hear that mate...sounds like he was a fun guy to be around.R.I.P.

[Mondy]

Sorry to hear it.

Thoughts and best wishes are with you.

[NewHalen5150]

Sorry to hear it critical mass...god bless his soul

[CanyonCarver]

That's a good way to day for a musician. R.I.P.

[Terry]

Rest in peace guitar man.

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[Top Jimmy]

that ain't a bummer,, and you sholdn't think of it that way, bro....it was glorious...not just 'cause I like to play music....but the fact that he was doing what he loved, right to the last moment...just great.....R.I.P. James..rock on

For the first time in my life I can actually use the cliche' of "at least he died doing what he loved."

My thoughts and parayers go with you.

[Rob]

He sounds like he was a great guy! You have my condolences...He's probably showing Jimi, Randy, Stevie and the others a few things up there!

[Sunnie]

God bless you, and know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. May your Uncle Rest in Peace.

Sorry to hear about your uncle's passing. May he Rest in Peace.