I just received a saddening email. Gary Primrich is dead.

[TomInTib]

For those of you unfamiliar with blues harp, Gary was a Master.

And one of the coolest guys in the world.

I don't care how tired you might be, how sick of the world you might be that day, if Gary called you would count the minutes before he showed up.

Damn, damn, damn. God, we used to tear it up.


email:

Gary Primich, considered by many to be one of the greatest harmonica players in the world, passed away suddenly on September 23rd. Not only is this the loss of a world-class talent, but also of a true world-class person. Offstage, Gary was a caring and gentle soul—a real Regular Joe of the best kind. Onstage he played with a ferocity and indescribable sound that was often mind-blowing. He’d say Thank You to his fans then quickly change the subject because he didn’t want it to be all about him. He loved animals, he loved people, he loved music and he loved life. Gary’s career sent him around the world, traveling thousands and thousands of miles for his love of music, but he’ll always be right here, in our hearts.


Details regarding a memorial service for Gary will be posted as soon as more information is available.