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Subject: Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: [Mellotronists] Re: Frank Samagaio has passed away.

From: David Jacques <djacques@csulb.edu>
Date: 2011-04-06

Definitely... especially since it was Pinder's... But knowing Frank, I am sure he told her.

And Frank was not ever interested in selling it.  Believe me, I offered to buy it several times. He had a love for that instrument.


On Apr 6, 2011, at 10:19 AM, lsf5275@aol.com wrote:


If I hear from her, I will.
 
By the way, it was fun looking back on his wall at some of his posts and your replies. Clay had some good stuff too.
 
 
In a message dated 4/6/2011 1:15:18 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, barrickjohn262@gmail.com writes:
 

You may want to let his sister know its' value, just in case.



On Wed, Apr 6, 2011 at 11:49 AM, <lsf5275@aol.com> wrote:
 

I can't help but wonder what's going to happen to his Mark II. I hope it ends up in good hands.
 
In a message dated 4/6/2011 12:17:06 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, ken@kleonard.com writes:
Very sorry to learn of Frank Samagaio's passing.  It was far too soon.

Memories of Frank at the MONEYPIT adventure in 2004 where his Mark II
was restored:

http://www.kleonard.com/mellotron/vt0304/pindertron.htm (that page
leads to a few others of the "reveal", includes sound samples)

http://www.kleonard.com/mellotron/vt0304/departure.htm (includes a movie)

...kl...