The Houseman has passed

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"It is with deep sadness and a heavy heart that we say goodbye to our good friend, mentor, musical collaborator and Galactic vocalist of many years Theryl “The Houseman” DeClouet. This evening in New Orleans he passed away peacefully surrounded by friends and loved ones. Anyone who was ever in the presence of Houseman knows his inimitable voice, his infectious personality, and his unforgettable storytelling. He taught us so much about life, music, the music business and how to become the men we are now. We will miss him immensely and we send our heartfelt condolences to his family and friends.

- Ben, Jeff, Robert, Rich and Stanton"

It's funny because he always sort of annoyed me, but he made me smile too. For sure he was a unique presence and he was with Galactic when they were at their best.

On it goes.

His passing was one of the topics of discussion in the Summerstage Pit at ReBirth yesterday. Galactic has changed a ton over time since Crazyhorse Mongoose. We'll be seeing them in a few weeks with Cyril Neville on vocals.

 

RIP Theryl!