Ross Humphrey

3 mars 1954 - 13 avril 2020

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Ronnie Reece

I regret that I just learned today of Ross' passing and I am in disbelief. It must have been around 1974 that Ross picked up my brother, Dan Roscoe Reece, as he was hitchhiking through Vandalia, Illinois. During a short conversation Ross related to Dan that he had encountered a legal problem and was unhappy in Vandalia. My bro then said, well you can get the hell out of here if you want to give me a ride to St. Louis where my brother, Ron (a keyboardist) is in a band and we all live in the band house. I'm sure you could stay with us. Ross picked up a few things and drove Dan to St. Louis and that is when I met Ross and when his carreer as a music tech professional began. He stayed with us and started as roadie for our band, Gabriel. He graduated to running sound around the time that I left the band. Later he worked with the St. Louis Shieks and I believe that he moved to New Orleans with them. I lost touch until I heard that he was with the Blue Man Group. After Ross moved to Japan Gabriel drummer Don Lash asked him to come to St. Louis and and run sound for Gabriel again. I still remember that Ross graciously replied, "Send me the plane ticket." I can hear Ross' unmistakeable laugh in my ears right now. Overall he was a quiet contemplative soul and really taught me the value of silence and listening. My girlfriend, Kumiko, lives in Tokyo and we had spoken several times about me coming to Japan after covid and looking Ross and his family up. (Don't put off till tomorrow what you should do today). I'm very happy for the very full rich life that Ross enjoyed, but I sure wish that I could see him in the flesh again. Chisato and Cocoro, I am so sorry for your loss

Publié 25 mars 2024

Liana Pai

With Ross, Chisato and Cocoro in Japan and us living in Brooklyn New York, we were physically distant but the friendship and love shared between us and our daughters began the moment we met. We all shared a love of cooking and spending time together and sharing stories. I still remember a pepper he slowly simmered in olive oil creating a delicious tapas. Frying oysters and learning to make sushi with a nice glass of sake food was our shared passion. The overwhelming love and devotion he had for Chisato, Cocoro, his family and friends. He always told me "Chisato was the best thing that ever happened to him and how he never imagined to be so lucky to have a daughter". And while Japan seemed far away from the life he had led, he got to be with the two people he loved most. His passing seems so impossible, but his friendship, talent, and memory will be with us forever. We miss our friend.

Publié 14 mai 2020

Chisato Yamamoto

Us in 2017

Publié 4 mai 2020

Christen DuCharme

I did not know Ross for very long or very well, but the news of his passing still hurt and I am writing this knowing how many lives Ross touched. I first met Ross through an email, getting his address from a mutual friend when I was planning my first trip to Japan. She told me how great he was and that she was sure he would help answer any of my questions. When I heard of his passing I went back to find the email thread of all my questions and his answers. I had forgotten how many emails we shared, and how in depth he was in his answers, also connecting me with others who may be able to help more. Recommending places to stay, what not to miss, etc. He not only had helped me before I arrived, but was answering questions constantly while we were traveling. Why did he do this for a friend of a friend? As I soon found out it was just who he was. I am grateful I was able to meet him in person and see him doing what he loved at the recording studio. And then able to meet his wonderful wife and daughter in their hometown, share a meal and spend time at their home having a young Cocoro give us the 'tour' of her room. I always thought we would meet again in Hawaii Ross, and maybe one day I will get to help Chisato and Cocoro enjoy Hawaii as much as you helped me to truly experience Japan. Rest in Love, Peace and Aloha! A Hui Hou.

Publié 18 septembre 2020