He passed away this morning at the age of 51. He had been struggling with stage 4 cancer for some time. I didn’t know him all that well, but I worked with him a few times and heard his music on occasion. I worked with his wife Cher during my time on the CLMP board and he often attended events where I had some terrific political conversations with him. He is survived by Cher and a son (Trevor) and daughter (Asia).
Please feel free to post thoughts. If anybody has a photograph for me to post please send it.
Kimba took these photos in the early years of ROTR and has posted these photos over at the ROTR chat site. In the one below he’s playing with Rod Deal.
Below is a portrait by Georgia Long. The painting has been given to Cher. Thanks to Georgia for sending this to me this morning! You can enlarge all of these images by clicking on them.
The photo below was taken by Kimba. Ty’s with his wife and daughter. According to Kimba, his family was with him when he passed away in his home.
The photo below was posted on the ROTR chat site by a poster named “glass napkins.” The photo is from “The Clue.”
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April 27, 2007 at 5:07 am
Anonymous
Cher and family, much love to you.
Ty was a local gem, and he will be missed sorely. My heart aches with yours.
-Sally Then
April 27, 2007 at 5:18 am
Anonymous
Indeed, he was a radiant soul. Kimba has posted a couple pictures on the reggae on the river forum, Eric, maybe he’d be okay with your posting one here (back from the early reggae days)
April 28, 2007 at 5:24 am
Anonymous
I just wish that the loss of someone like Ty could help us with some perspective. Ten years from now only a few diehards are still going to be thinking about the reggae civil war. Ty’s absence will be with us forever, at least until we join him on the other side.
April 28, 2007 at 3:18 pm
Anonymous
I am sure Rod and Ty are rocking out,
thanks for the memories.
April 28, 2007 at 4:03 pm
Anonymous
He was a great community asset and a giving, humble spirit. If only we could learn from his example.
April 28, 2007 at 4:08 pm
Anonymous
If only?
I did.
Ty was a good example.
Omar
April 29, 2007 at 4:00 pm
Anonymous
10:24 the mateel will still feel the reggae civil war in 10 years, you probably won’t.
April 30, 2007 at 12:08 am
Scotty "Waylon" Taylor
Ty was a musical brother and partner. I was the original drummer in The Clue and I am so glad to have had the opportunity to play in a band with Ty. Virtually everyone wanted to play with Ty because he was/is the best guitarist we have ever heard. That doesn’t count for much though unless you are also a cool guy and a brother. The thing about Ty was that he loved the music so much that he was a servant of the music. That kind of humility combined with his phenomenal talent is a rare thing. The Clue were the first band to ever play The Redway Mateel CC (for those of you who remember The Fireman’s Hall) and I will never forget the ear to ear grins on our faces as we began our set to open the show for David Lindley’s El Rayo X. That night was pure magic and Ty was the driving force.
Ty was a magician with a guitar and I will always miss him.
Ty I love you.
Scotty “Waylon” Taylor