Tribute to John Bradley, Booster Patrol Founder and Guitarist, Who Died at 61
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Summary
The article is a tribute to John Bradley, founder and lead guitarist of Booster Patrol, who died at age 61 on March 20. The author, a bandmate and friend, is creating a song in Bradley's musical style as a tribute, with a first mix available and plans to complete it properly for the Booster Patrol section on Unauthorized. The piece includes poetic lyrics describing Bradley's passing and Saint Peter welcoming him at the gates.
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I couldn't think of a better way to pay tribute to the man who was both a bandmate and a friend than to write a song for him in the style of which he was a master.
Johnny B laid down his burden late on a Friday night with the music of his band still ringing in the fading light.
Saint Peter met him at the gate, said Son,
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