The news of Mirek Kocandrle's death hit us hard in the library. He brought his passion for rock music to our Punk Out event last year at which he spoke about the history of the movement and I played DJ. He poured 20 years of effort into his book Pop Rock Sounds & Vibes of the 20th Century (ML156.4.P6 K64 2003). He was a friendly regular in the library stacks.
It is at least a consolation that his legacy is captured in our collection of his works, including the many recordings of Berklee Performance Concert concerts that he contributed to.
Jaromir Kocandrle, 61
Such an inspiring man. He will be greatly missed, he impacted so many lives.
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MIrek, you will be missed!
So shocked to discover Mirek's passing.
ReplyDeleteFarewell to a great musician, a great and gentle man, from an early musical colleague and friend in 1970s Canberra.
Hugh Moran
Australia
I just found out about Mirek's passing. We meet many years ago at a NAMM show in California. He was with Jim Bergantino who I also am a friend. One night Mirek, my wife and I had dinner and it was the best time I think I had ever had at the shows. You will forever be missed and remembered. Lenny
ReplyDeleteI just found out about Mirek's passing. We meet many years ago at a NAMM show in California. He was with Jim Bergantino who I also am a friend. One night Mirek, my wife and I had dinner and it was the best time I think I had ever had at the shows. You will forever be missed and remembered. Lenny
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