February 3, 2008
- Francis Clay services to be held: Information regarding the funeral services for legendary blues drummer Francis Clay just came in from Lonnie Lowe via Thom Myers. Francis Clay played and recorded with Muddy Waters, Otis Spann, James Cotton, Lightnin' Hopkins, Big Mama Thornton, John Lee Hooker, and others.
Saturday February 9, 2008
Visitation 11am - 1pm
Service 1pm - 3pm
1326 4th Avenue
Rock Island, IL
(309)786-3468
There will be a repast at a location revealed after service. There won't be a service at the grave site; however, if anyone is ever interested in visiting his grave site, he'll be at:
2901 12th Street
Rock Island, IL
(309)788-6622
Francis Clay’s gravestone will be erected at a later date, plus a San Francisco celebration of Francis Clay is planned with details to be announced later. A big “Thank You So Very Much” from Lonnie Lowe for "love and support of this man that had a humongous heart, who always saw the best in someone, and was willing to help".
Another great lost to the blues world, R.I.P Francis
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