By Allan Slutsky (64.12.105.27 - 64.12.105.27) on Sunday, June 30, 2002 - 09:42 pm:

Hi everyone,

Sorry to bring you the bad news. After a long struggle with lung cancer, Pistol Allen passed away last night in a Detroit hospital. When I have more details as to funeral arrangements and hopefully, a possible fund for his young daughter, I'll post them.

Be well,

Allan Slutsky

By Dennis Coffey (64.12.103.42 - 64.12.103.42) on Sunday, June 30, 2002 - 11:37 pm:

Pistol will be missed Allan. I remember watching him explain the Motown drum sound on the film. He was so animated and enthusiastic. He was a great drummer and friend!

Dennis

By david, glasgow, scotland (213.122.120.181 - 213.122.120.181) on Monday, July 01, 2002 - 07:35 am:

Please also see the thread "Richard Pistol Allen"

By Dave Moore (193.165.251.232 - 193.165.251.232) on Monday, July 01, 2002 - 05:23 pm:

Gods Own Personal Group will be an act worth dying for!
Marvin
Tammy
Jackie
Otis
Jimmy
James
Benny
Audrey
Betty
Flo
Richard
etc etc.
kinda makes you wanna get there early. Many Thanks and Much Respect 'Pistol'.......RIP.

Dave

By Bradburger (172.181.112.95 - 172.181.112.95) on Monday, July 01, 2002 - 10:26 pm:

This is sad news.

Kind of makes the film and the proposed tour much more significant in my view.

Cheers

Paul

By Gabriele (213.45.200.65 - 213.45.200.65) on Wednesday, July 03, 2002 - 07:58 am:

I knew just today of the sad new.
God bless Richard,

Gabriele.

By Jan Riley (152.163.197.208 - 152.163.197.208) on Monday, July 08, 2002 - 11:50 am:

The news of Pistol Allen's death, another Motown legend passing away is indeed sad. The good news is the rich tradition that he was such a significant part of. His daughter should never want for anything. I am very much interested in donating to her fund as well as any other fund tht is a contributory fund for all of the Motown legend's off springs that may need monetary support

By Ralph Terrana (Ralph) (209.240.222.130 - 209.240.222.130) on Monday, July 08, 2002 - 01:47 pm:

Jan,
Hopefully information will be posted telling us all where donations can be sent.

By leoscasino (66.72.194.68 - 66.72.194.68) on Tuesday, July 09, 2002 - 01:38 am:

david, what proposed tour?

By COCOA (205.188.192.37 - 205.188.192.37) on Saturday, August 10, 2002 - 04:43 am:

What were some of the Motown hit recordings that Pistol played the drums on? Can anyone name the songs. I have been trying to find out for the longest. I know that he was a member of the Funk Brothers, but they were not on the labels.

By Sue (152.163.205.59 - 152.163.205.59) on Saturday, August 10, 2002 - 01:44 pm:

Cocoa,
These are just a few, but Pistol played on the Supremes' "Baby Love," Martha and the Vandellas' "Heat Wave" and Marvin Gaye's "How Sweet it Is (To Be Loved By You)" ...