News RIP, Charles Gocher of Sun City Girls
posted by on February 21 at 6:42 AM
Charles Gocher, center. (Photo by Peter Manson).
Just received word that Sun City Girls drummer Charles Gocher passed away Feb. 19. Below his bandmates Alan and Richard Bishop pay their respects. More later.
With deep regret, we must announce that Charles Gocher passed away yesterday in Seattle due to a long battle with cancer at the age of 54. He is survived by the two of us who adopted him as a brother 25 years ago and his many friends around the world. He will be missed more than most could ever know. Our thanks to everyone for their support and encouragement during the past three, very difficult years. Many of you were not aware that Charles was ill and that’s because he wanted it that way. Details of a memorial in his honor will be announced soon.
Holy fuck. Not a good start to the day. Charlie was an old friend and will be sorely missed.
I am so saddened to read this. I had the unbelievable honor of hosting a Sun City Girls show at the sunset a few years ago and it was truly the most amazing thing that has happened on our stage. An incredible and fearless group of musicians with absolutely no limitations. Charles' drumming was tremendous.
all my love and condolences to Alan and Richard and to Charles' family.
An amazing, unique musician has left us.
Charles would like that there's a Sun Ra tribute right next to his. He may be jamming with the Solar Arkestra as we speak...!
Rest In Peace, Charlie. you were one of the greats!
yr passing will leave an unfillable void in underground music and art.
Condolences to the Bishops and Charlies family and friends.
HERE is a cool pic of Charlie in action in 2003 (here in ye olde Emerald City) ~ RIPxInfinity Mr. C.G.
sucks
Charlie, Manford and Don: miss all of you guys. See you in a few years. Until then, I have a stack of photo albums and fond memories of good times. xo
charles may be gone but his spirit will
live with me and anyone else who were
lucky enough to meet him
he inspired me more than anyone else
and will be missed
condolences to alan and richard bishop
A wave of loss and grief resonates across the land. Charlie's impact is that of an artist's artist. Happy Birthday in the other world. Be well, to those who remain.
A wave of loss and grief resonates across the land. Charlie's impact is that of an artist's artist. Happy Birthday in the other world. Be well, to those who remain.
I knew Charlie for 20 years and there was no one else even remotely like him. A multi-talented crackpot and a real sweet fellow at heart and I will really really miss him.
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