2012/05/08

RIP Michael Burks

Da Goddess @ 02:19

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I truly enjoyed the music Michael “Iron Man” Burks made and I truly enjoyed him as a person. He was sweet, very kind, a true gentleman, and just an all-around great guy.

He died Sunday after suffering a heart attack. He’d just returned to the States after his tour in Europe; in fact, he suffered the heart attack in the airport in Atlanta. Burks was rushed to the hospital where he was pronounced dead.

The world hasn’t just lost another great bluesman, the world has lost another great man. My condolences to his family and close friends. I will choose to remember him as a funny and charming man who is responsible for making me laugh often and for me meeting one of the best friends I’ve ever had.

Michael Burks

Michael Burks and Me during a break

2 Comments

  1. Oh, not another one! So sorry to hear this… :(

    Comment by pam — 2012/05/08 @ 07:42

  2. Sadly, yes, another dear man is gone. This was so completely unexpected! God bless his family as they deal with his death. My prayers are with them.

    Comment by Da Goddess — 2012/05/08 @ 10:28

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