Join in the Celebration of Gus Thornton, a beloved St. Louis musician.
Sunday 11/24 from 2-5 pm at The Tin Roof, 1000 Clark - Downtown St Louis
"Bassist Gus Thornton lived a blues musician's dream. In the last 40 years he traveled around the world recording and touring with blues greats such as Albert King, Stevie Ray Vaughan and Katie Webster. He has shared the stage with, and earned the respect of, every St. Louis Blues Musician he has played with. Gus Thornton is the epitome of St. Louis Blues".
"When Gus Thornton's Momma showed him the Christmas catalogue he told her he wanted the $3 Lone Ranger and Tonto guitar. Little did he know then that nearly sixty years later his choice would lead him being on the Legends Stage at the National Blues Museum with David Dee where both were honored for "Keeping the Blues Alive."
"I’ve never met a person more deserving of life than Gus and right now I’m hurt beyond belief for his family, Lisa and the entire world. Fly High Forever Gus!"
"My heart and prayers to all who knew and loved Gus. And to Marquise and the band. Truly, he had a life changing impact on me and ANYONE who ever met him knows about those magnetic, loving vibes. You will always be remembered Gus. What a legacy. Fly free dear brother."
"I appreciate the time this Legendary Piece of Music History imparted on me. Thank you, Gus. Rest Well, Sir. You've more than earned it."
"Rest in Paradise to one of the very best humans I’ve ever known. Someone who has literally watched me grow up from a very young child to this day and someone who literally helped raise and cultivate that young boy into a good man."
"My friend. My roommate. My bandmate. My idol. My brother. My family. I will miss you as long as I have a heartbeat."
"He was the nicest, coolest and most humble guy imaginable and it is an honor to call him family. This world will never be the same without Gus but the stamp and the groove that he left on it will live on forever. RIP to my best friend and brother Mr. Gus Thornton."
"A uniquely irreplaceable musician, and especially a uniquely irreplaceable human being."
"I was sad to hear of the passing of Gus Thornton yesterday. I met him twice playing with Quise Knox. He was really sweet and a great bass player. Rest in Peace, Gus." 💔
"One of the finest men to have ever picked up a bass guitar has passed away. Rest in peace Gus Thornton. You were a true Prince among men"
