Announcement: Wake For SL Musician Reno Jones

 

A reliable source has told the Newser that SL musician Reno Jones has passed away. There will be a wake for him at his Reno's Junkyard venue at 7PM tonight, (http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Mishiland/216/184/1701)    

In his profile, Reno would say of himself, "I've been playin' guitar since I was 10. Started singing out of pure necessity when I was 15. Wrote my first good song that year. I've been fortunate to make music with some of the best I Love it all.  5th Generation Californian.

 

"Reno Jones' singing and guitar playing defies all expectations. 'A voice like golf balls in a dryer.', and "'You call this music?', are just a few of the things critics have said about Reno Jones' musical stylings. Mixing it all up in a blender, Reno Jones covers songs from the 1920's to the 2020's; from Louis Armstrong to Foo Fighters to Tom Waits to Radiohead and even originals, Reno adds his unique spin to all genres. As a studio musician and recording engineer for many decades, Reno has worked with some of the biggest names in the music industry including Red Hot Chili Peppers, Train, Foo Fighters, YES, Tom Petty and David Bowie.'

 

"Every Linden I make from performing fees and tips goes directly to American Cancer Society's Relay-For-Life. Thank you in advance!" 

Once again, the wake is at 7PM tonight at Mishiland (216/184/1701)

Rest in peace.