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Jesse Joe · 01-13-2008, 10:43 AM

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Len Jaffe wrote:

I had the privilege of selling Gordon Lightfoot one of the two Gibson sunburst 12-string guitars he still uses for performance and recording in 1975.(It's the one with the upside-down bridge.) Through that transaction, I became friends with Lightfoot, and eventually with his entire staff of musicians and support people, including Barry. To say that these people treated me well is an understatement. So is it that Barry will be missed. I am absolutely devistated by Barry's premature passing, and whoever takes over as Lightfoot's personal and business manager for the duration of the singer's career has some very large shoes to fill. This was a totally unexpected occurance, and at this time of the year, it's doubly difficult to accept. My heart goes out to Barry's family, as well as everyone at Early Morning Productions, and anyone who knew Barry as a business associate and friend. They come no better.

Hi Len Jaffe very interesting to know that you have sold to Gordon one of his 12 string Gibson b-45. If your not already a member, I invite you to join Corfid. It's a discussion board about this great Poet Genius. There you can share your Lightfoot stories with many Lightfoot devotees. Go to: www.corfid.com and select a name can be your own. Then start posting. Hope to see you there.

Later,

Jesse Joe

01-13-2008, 10:43 AM	#1
Jesse Joe Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 6,862	From Topix News ! http://www.topix.net/who/gordon-lightfoot http://www.topix.net/forum/who/gordo...T3PMSD5E7OLHGE Len Jaffe wrote: I had the privilege of selling Gordon Lightfoot one of the two Gibson sunburst 12-string guitars he still uses for performance and recording in 1975.(It's the one with the upside-down bridge.) Through that transaction, I became friends with Lightfoot, and eventually with his entire staff of musicians and support people, including Barry. To say that these people treated me well is an understatement. So is it that Barry will be missed. I am absolutely devistated by Barry's premature passing, and whoever takes over as Lightfoot's personal and business manager for the duration of the singer's career has some very large shoes to fill. This was a totally unexpected occurance, and at this time of the year, it's doubly difficult to accept. My heart goes out to Barry's family, as well as everyone at Early Morning Productions, and anyone who knew Barry as a business associate and friend. They come no better. Hi Len Jaffe very interesting to know that you have sold to Gordon one of his 12 string Gibson b-45. If your not already a member, I invite you to join Corfid. It's a discussion board about this great Poet Genius. There you can share your Lightfoot stories with many Lightfoot devotees. Go to: www.corfid.com and select a name can be your own. Then start posting. Hope to see you there. Later, Jesse Joe Last edited by Jesse Joe; 01-13-2008 at 10:39 PM.