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Topic: RIP Michael K Burks

More later, busy crying...RIP Iron Man

RIP Iron Man

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Re: RIP Michael K Burks

Horrible to hear sad

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Re: RIP Michael K Burks

Such sad news. Can't find the words. This feels like family. My thoughts to his wife, his band and all Blues fans. This is a huge loss. George, you now have film of his last show. That makes them even more precious.

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Re: RIP Michael K Burks

Possibly the last fan photo he ever took, last night.....I've been busy uploading my vids from last night....I can't believe how gutted I am sad

http://img406.imageshack.us/img406/6766/05052012223.jpg

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Re: RIP Michael K Burks

Sad to hear George. A huge loss to the Blues community. My sympathy to all concerned. sad
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  • From: Amsterdam
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Re: RIP Michael K Burks

I never heard this stunning number before tonight.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=02M_m3eJ … ture=share

Thanks to Cathy for this -

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Bruce Iglauer
25 minutes ago
Michael "Iron Man" Burks, the great blues guitarist and singer, has died suddenly. He was returning from a successful tour of Europe and collapsed in customs at the Atlanta airport. He was rushed to the hospital but they were unable to revive him. Michael was a sweet man, hugely talented and deeply soulful. I was proud to have him call me his friend.

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  • From: Benicia, Ca.
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Re: RIP Michael K Burks

Amsterhammer wrote:

I never heard this stunning number before tonight.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=02M_m3eJ … ture=share

Thanks to Cathy for this -

Source: President and Owner of Alligator Records

Bruce Iglauer
25 minutes ago
Michael "Iron Man" Burks, the great blues guitarist and singer, has died suddenly. He was returning from a successful tour of Europe and collapsed in customs at the Atlanta airport. He was rushed to the hospital but they were unable to revive him. Michael was a sweet man, hugely talented and deeply soulful. I was proud to have him call me his friend.

As I do myself nowadays, live each day to it's fullest.....and take nothing for granted. Can't imagine being in your situation G Dawg.

                                                                                                                      RIP Mr. Burks,

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Re: RIP Michael K Burks

Terrible news….a monster player.

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Re: RIP Michael K Burks

Wow, terribly shocking and sad news. My sincere condolences to you George and Cathy, to all his other fans, and of course his family and friends.

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Re: RIP Michael K Burks

The final video. Ever. sad

http://youtu.be/3Fo3DlRFqp0

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  • From: Cambridge
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Re: RIP Michael K Burks

Amsterhammer wrote:

The final video. Ever. sad

http://youtu.be/3Fo3DlRFqp0

I hope you're okay my friend!! sad

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Re: RIP Michael K Burks

Terrible lost and shock! He was a great musician and a great human being,

Thanks Michael for doing the interviews for www.bluesmagazine.nl, the great nights with your stunning laughs, the Blues In The Schools at my school 2 years ago and after that a great show at night.

Sad you won't come back to Holland..........I'll miss you.

RIP Michael

  • From: East Lancashire, UK
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Re: RIP Michael K Burks

A sad loss to the world. There seems to be a lot of this going on lately or is this just me feeling my age. Thanks for the clips, memories to treasure.

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  • From: Ruhrpott, Germany
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Re: RIP Michael K Burks

So sad news.
I'll always remember his wonderful concert in Schöppingen.

R.I.P. Michael Burks

  • Registered: 2006-04-22
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Re: RIP Michael K Burks

I will treasure the times I saw him at Darwins and Blind Willies in Georgia
Definitely one of the best singer/guitarists to see
Marathon non-stop saws
His energy levels were unreal
Sensational performer
A huge loss to the blues world

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Re: RIP Michael K Burks

George,

must have been a truly great shock to hear that news. It was your championing of him on here that got me into his stuff.

He's another who had great respect for his European audience and kept coming over here doing his thing. Today, it really is OK to have the blues......very sad indeed.

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Re: RIP Michael K Burks

R.I.P. Michael Burks.

  • From: Amsterdam
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Re: RIP Michael K Burks

Thank you all for your kind words. I am touched beyond belief that my plugging of Michael's music turned some of you, my Bonabuds, on to this wonderful player.

My 'last' video (link higher up here) has attracted 200 hits in half a day, a world record for me. If you haven't listened yet, please do so as it features a monster, extended version of his killer "Empty Promises' with excellent close-ups of Michael, the last time he would ever play it.

RIP Iron Man sad

RIP Iron Man

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