John Cephas Passes
Posted by Dan | | Posted On Mar 4, 2009 at 2:41 PM
Usually I'm not one to post of blues musicians passing, but today I have to. The Virginia bluesman and preserver of Piedmont blues John Cephas passed away today a 78. I had the pleasure of seeing him nearly a year ago last March at the Lorton Community Action Center Benefit concert. As a matter of fact that was one of my very first posts. His wife was also at the last Saffire concert I was at and my condolences goes out to her and John's family.
Virginia bluesman John Cephas passed away at his home today, March 4 at age 78. He died of natural causes. He had retired from live performance very recently due to illness. He was the recipient of the Library of Virginia's 2009 African American Trailblazers in Virginia History award just last week. The award meant so much to him. It was one of many awards John Cephas had received of the course of his career. John Cephas was a very generous man. He gave much of himself to his fans and student...
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