Norton Buffalo

[ggould]

Two friends on FB have posted that Norton has passed away, although I haven't seen the news article yet.  I met him a couple of times in my old life, and he was a truly good-hearted person.  He will be missed.

[Wayback]

Two friends on FB have posted that Norton has passed away, although I haven't seen the news article yet.  I met him a couple of times in my old life, and he was a truly good-hearted person.  He will be missed.

I just did a google news search, no mention of his passing, but did find this article.  He was diagnosed with cancer in Sept: http://www.paradisepost.com/news/ci_13613356
I saw him twice with Steve Miller last year, at the Fillmore and at Concord Pavilion.

[ggould]

Two friends on FB have posted that Norton has passed away, although I haven't seen the news article yet.  I met him a couple of times in my old life, and he was a truly good-hearted person.  He will be missed.

I just did a google news search, no mention of his passing, but did find this article.  He was diagnosed with cancer in Sept: http://www.paradisepost.com/news/ci_13613356
I saw him twice with Steve Miller last year, at the Fillmore and at Concord Pavilion.

confirmed on  KPIG, who's playing lots of music he's on.  Died yesterday at 3PM, indeed it went very fast.

[Wayback]

Yes, cancer got him at 58: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Norton_Buffalo

Nice promo film for Norton & Roy Rogers 2003 album Roots of Our Nature
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G14YhwPgza0&feature=related

And, nice vid for "Ain't No Bread in the Breadbox"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2u9api6tQEA&feature=related

[urth]

Yes, cancer got him at 58: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Norton_Buffalo

Nice promo film for Norton & Roy Rogers 2003 album Roots of Our Nature
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G14YhwPgza0&feature=related

And, nice vid for "Ain't No Bread in the Breadbox"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2u9api6tQEA&feature=related

He described his ordeal from symptoms through diagnosis and treatment, with the most recent post being a week ago Thursday on his website.
http://www.norton-buffalo.com/NBHealthNews.html

[mshray]

Rosalie dedicated & played a song on Accoustic Sunrise with him blowin' some most-excellent harp alongside Roy Rogers.

[Wayback]

Just announced (via APE Concerts):
A Celebration of a Life Tribute to Norton Buffalo feat. Steve Miller Band, Doobie Brothers, Bonnie Raitt, Huey Lewis, George Thorogood, Elvin Bishop, Charlie Musselwhite, Roy Rogers, The Knockouts. MC Wavy Gravy.  Fox Theater, Oakland, CA, Sat, Jan 23, 2010. Presale available now! (password = breadbox)

Musicians and friends are coming together on Sat, January 23, 2010 at The Fox Theater Oakland to honor and celebrate the life of Norton Buffalo, who appeared on more than 180 albums performing with numerous artists over the course of his storied career and spent 33 years as a member of the Steve Miller Band. Join us on January 23rd at the Fox for a benefit concert with many of Norton Buffalo's friends, including The Steve Miller Band, The Doobie Brothers, Bonnie Raitt, Huey Lewis, George Thorogood, Elvin Bishop, Roy Rogers, Charlie Musselwhite and The Knockouts. 100% of net proceeds from this concert benefit the Buffalo family. Tickets are a non-deductible contribution.