JohnnyB has passed

[pesocaster]

I got word yesterday from JohnnyB's wife that he has peacefully passed away. John was a very good friend... He was passionate about music both playing and listening. He was an audiophile and had 2 incredible sound systems for listening. He was a master BBQ-ist. And he was a masterful conversationalist. Most importantly he was a fierce and loyal friend. The saddest part is his dementia robbed him of so many things over the past few years.  I hope he is at peace and talking up storm in heaven. God bless you John, you will be missed.

Edited Wednesday at 01:44 PM by pesocaster

[Saul Goodman]

No! So sad. RIP John Butler. 

[Stike]

RIP. Dementia is bitch.

[kizanski]

One of the OGs.

I'll think of him fondly when I post a hot link or when I see a dollar amount adjusted for inflation.

[BTMN]

Rest well Hamer brother. 
💔❤️‍🩹❤️

[alantig]

RIP, JohnnyB.

[Feynman]

Sorry to read this.  Thank you for letting us know. 

[Disturber]

Sad to hear of his passing. He was a great contributor here and he shared a lot of his knowledge. RIP.

[duncans]

I've missed his posts and expertise on many subjects.

My condolences to you  and his family.

[BubbaVO]

Condolences.  One of the people that made the HFC such a fun place to stop by on the interwebs.  RIP. 

[hamerhead]

Awe damn. He is responsible for some of the better gear around here and was my go-to for any audio questions that came up. He taught me a lot. Always willing to compare and share and point you to the best bang-for-the-buck. And he always found great deals. He has been missed for some time now.

Wherever you are JB, I hope you have their system tweaked and turned up to 11.

R.I.P., JohnnyB.

[tbonesullivan]

Well that sucks. Makes me realize that I've been posting here for probably almost two decades now. Time flies when you're having fun. RIP JohnnyB, you are definitely missed.

[Steve Haynie]

There were a few e-mails between us.  Both on the board and away from the board JohnnyB was a great source of information.  

[ArnieZ]

RIP Johnny!!

[Dutchman]

The Man knew his stuff!

RIP JB

[BruceM]

I'm so glad I got to meet you guys in Seattle in what, the summer of 2010?  Thanks for posting the goofball pic of us, Peso; I immediately was going to look for that one.  RIP, Johnny.  I already miss your recommendations on stereo equipment.  The receiver I'm using right now was one of your recommendations here on this board, many years ago.

[a.bandini]

I'm sorry to hear this sad news.  Johnny's posts were always entertaining, and his advice sound.   I have speakers he recommended, and have missed reading his posts for several years.  He was a good part of the HFC.  

 

Someone has to say it in Johnny's memory: Ringo was a great drummer. 

 

[cmatthes]

Aw man.

 

I was fortunate to have many long chats and even met up with Johnny B. IRL over the years.   He will truly be missed around here...

[DaveH]

What a bummer, really hate to hear it. I know I hadn't seen him around in quite a while... RIP JohnnyB

[specialk]

Rest well, Johnny. You've earned it. 

[DaveL]

so sorry to hear,  RIP      

[mathman]

Sad to hear.  RIP!

[svl]

Johnny was a great dude. Sorry to hear of his passing.

[BlueRedWhite]

Hi guys. it's Blue...

I just learned about Johnny's passing on Tuesday.

John welcomed me (and many) with open arms when i started

He taught me so much, about Hamers, about American guitar heroes, about music

He was fun, hilarious.

Big huggs to all

I will try to go to Cicinnatti this summer.

and ill be coming here more, i promise.

love you always

 

[Jimbilly]

John was really a genuinely nice good person. I'm glad I knew him, sad that I didn't stay in contact more recently