From Chuck Slocum on FB, 12/12/24: I just don’t have the words for this loss. Jason Vind was a long time real friend. Jason drove for Upstaging, the largest concert event & lighting company in the world. He was a fellow driver, musician, husband, brother and all around true, real emotional human. He was one who actually cared about someone he didn’t even know. He would give you the shirt off his back, even if that was the last one he had. We lost one of the great ones and this one hurts.
This week’s drive is dedicated to you, Jason.
Rock On, on that big road in the sky.
Donate to help the family out here:
https://www.gofundme.com/f/remembering-jason-a-familys-need/donate
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Jason Vind, Minneapolis, MN Community Mourns Loss of Beloved Family Member
Jason Vind passed away on December 8th, 2024, after a tragic heart attack that occurred on December 6th while attending an event at the Target Center in Minneapolis. Despite the best efforts of medical professionals at the U of M Medical Center CICU, Jason’s heart could not recover from the damage caused by oxygen loss and multiple clogged arteries. His family made the heart-wrenching decision to end life support two days later.
Jason was a man of many roles: a devoted husband, father, brother, uncle, godparent, and cousin. He had an adventurous and diverse life, having served in the US Navy for seven years, participated in race car driving, wrestling, and long-haul trucking, and also pursued a passion for music as a writer, producer, and performer. His vibrant personality and generosity left a lasting impression on all who knew him.
The family, facing financial hardship, has set up a GoFundMe campaign to help with funeral expenses. Jason did not have life insurance, leaving his wife Julene and family in need of support for a proper memorial. The campaign has raised $60 so far, with donations coming in from friends and loved ones like Christopher Tordsen and Michael Roberts.
Jason’s passing has left a deep void in the lives of those who loved him. His family and friends are grateful for any assistance and kindness from the community during this incredibly difficult time.
We are deeply saddened to hear of Jason Vind’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with his wife Julene, his family, and all those affected by his loss.
Note:This post was written and edited by Hannah Allen | https://paznote.com/regional/jason-vind/
https://www.gofundme.com/f/remembering-jason-a-familys-need/donate
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OTHER NOTABLE MUSICIANS’ DEATHS
Warning Signs of Suicide – National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988 or if you want to discuss, call the old numbers at 800-273-TALK or 800-273-8255 for English and 888-628-9454 for Spanish. Learn the signs of someone who may be contemplating suicide.
If you want to know more about any of the musicians we lost, please check them out at http://www.wikipedia.com
From Tom Reed’s post on FB on 12/06/24: It is with a heavy heart that the Bishop family announces the passing of James Roland Bishop (Jim Bishop – Castle Builder). Jim passed away early November 21st in Pueblo, surrounded by his loved ones. Services will be announced at a later date.
https://www.facebook.com/TomReedCo/posts/
Note: Although Mr. Bishop was not involved with music per se, he was very supportive of musicians. He ran concerts at his “Bishop’s Castle” until the county put a stop to them. So we felt it very important to honor Mr. Bishop for his many contributions to the music scene.
DECEMBER 2024
9: Thomas Hertel, 73, German composer.
7: Steady Bongo, 58, Sierra Leonean musician and record producer, traffic collision.
6: Angela Alvarez, 97, Cuban-born American singer; Miho Nakayama, 54, Japanese singer (“C”, “You’re My Only Shinin’ Star”) and actress (Love Letter); Dickie Rock, 88, Irish singer (“Come Back to Stay”) and musician (The Miami Showband).
5: Julie Stevens, 87, English actress, singer and television presenter, Parkinson’s disease; Mario Tessuto, 81, Italian singer (“Lisa dagli occhi blu”).
3: Huang Zhun, 98, Chinese composer.
2: Liu Chia-chang, 81 or 84, Taiwanese songwriter (“Ode to the Republic of China”, “The Plum Blossom”), cancer; Marlos Nobre, 85, Brazilian composer; Jacques Barsamian, 81, French singer, writer, and journalist.
1: Jacques Barsamian, 81, French singer, writer, and journalist; Samantha Lawrence, 55, British musician (Wee Papa Girl Rappers).
November 2024
30: Steve Alaimo, 84, American singer (“Every Day I Have to Cry”) and record producer, co-founder of TK Records; Ryszard Poznakowski, 78, Polish musician, composer and arranger.
29: Bert De Coninck, 75, Belgian singer and guitarist; Will Cullen Hart, 53, American musician (The Olivia Tremor Control, Circulatory System), co-founder of Elephant 6.
28: Lía Crucet, 72, Argentine singer, model and actress.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deaths_in_2024
Photo: Chuck Slocum & Jason Vind