By Weldon A. Mc Dougal III (68.80.162.3) on Sunday, March 21, 2004 - 03:51 pm:

rest in peace Johnny, you were a good friend,
WELDON

By Ralph (209.240.205.62) on Sunday, March 21, 2004 - 04:01 pm:

Weldon,
What happened? This is terrible news.

By Weldon A. Mc Dougal III (68.80.162.3) on Sunday, March 21, 2004 - 04:14 pm:

Ralph it is true, I don't know all the details,I was told he passed last night of a heart attack, when I know more I will tell you guys here on SD,
WELDON

By ~medusa~ (68.79.121.175) on Sunday, March 21, 2004 - 04:23 pm:

OMG! Sorry to hear this kinda news again...

By Ralph (209.240.205.62) on Sunday, March 21, 2004 - 04:32 pm:

Keep us posted Weldon. We have lost a real giant everyone.

By Helene (217.32.166.37) on Sunday, March 21, 2004 - 04:33 pm:

May God bless him. May his loved ones derive some comfort in the fact that his music was loved by many, and that his memory will live on through it.

I'm really sorry to hear this.

By Soul Sister (65.43.144.46) on Sunday, March 21, 2004 - 04:39 pm:

3 soul artists this week alone went to soul heaven. May he rest in peace.
S.S.

By Brother Love (12.65.108.29) on Sunday, March 21, 2004 - 04:40 pm:

Johnny, thanks for all the great music we will miss you.
Someday We'll All Be Together

By zebop (152.163.253.70) on Sunday, March 21, 2004 - 04:44 pm:

This is very sad news, I always liked him.

By Linda Di. (66.67.198.188) on Sunday, March 21, 2004 - 04:48 pm:

This is incredibly sad news. He will be missed. So many of our beloved artists are leaving.

In the last 20 months, I have lost my mother, four friends - including my two closest girlfriends (true sister-friends), my Godmother, my favorite aunt and my neighbor. Most of us are probably "baby boomers," so we are at that age where our peers are beginning to leave us. But there is a message for ALL of us blessed to still be here. Do not postpone joy. Love unconditionally and love a lot. Hug everybody you meet!

By ~medusa~ (68.79.121.175) on Sunday, March 21, 2004 - 04:52 pm:

..and I just remembered, I think he was just at the Levi Live Event...

"Johnny Bristol Page" (check this Out)

By Soulaholic (68.41.40.105) on Sunday, March 21, 2004 - 04:58 pm:

R.I.P.

I just played his LP Bristol Creme last night.

Wonderful talent!

Soulaholic

By souljunkie (213.122.25.108) on Sunday, March 21, 2004 - 04:59 pm:

OMG, this is sad news.

RIP Mr Bristol, soul heaven is jamming today.

By Spookey (198.81.26.103) on Sunday, March 21, 2004 - 05:08 pm:

I remember buying Johnny's records in high school; he was so kool with Love Takes a Tear, Do It To Me Baby, Sho Like Groovin' With Ya!!

May he rest in peace.

By MEL&THEN SOME (217.42.211.252) on Sunday, March 21, 2004 - 05:10 pm:

Sad news indeed
a true master on all he worked on.

R.I.P.Johnny Bristol.

mel

By SisDetroit (68.42.209.170) on Sunday, March 21, 2004 - 05:12 pm:

My condolences to the Family. RIP Johnny Bristol.

By RD (65.54.97.142) on Sunday, March 21, 2004 - 05:14 pm:

I have always enjoyed Johnny Bristol's work and will continue to do so as he left quite a legacy. RIP.

By Edgar (200.46.13.173) on Sunday, March 21, 2004 - 05:18 pm:

Sad news. "Someday We'll Be Together" is one of the most beautiful songs ever written. And it's just the tip of the iceberg!

By ~medusa~ (68.79.121.175) on Sunday, March 21, 2004 - 05:20 pm:

You are so right Linda Di..that's why I always end my telephone calls and visits with happiness. We never really know if we'll see that person again...in this life on this planet.
For all we know~~~

By soulboy (213.105.224.5) on Sunday, March 21, 2004 - 05:23 pm:

RIP Johnny Bristol
gone but never forgotten

By Vickie (198.81.26.103) on Sunday, March 21, 2004 - 05:31 pm:

((((((Johnny)))))))))), thank you for the music..

Weldon, I hope you are doing well....

RIP Johnny, I'll never forget what an angel you were to me and how much you gave...

God Bless You....

Vickie

By Common (205.188.209.9) on Sunday, March 21, 2004 - 05:45 pm:

This is a big shock! I'm sorry to hear this. My prayers & sympathies go out to his family. May he rest in peace.

Peace!

By ~medusa~ (68.79.121.175) on Sunday, March 21, 2004 - 05:59 pm:

well, I hate to bring this up, but so much for the alleged sexual misconduct accusation that was brought on against Mr. Johnny Bristol...
..after his rest in peace, I hope he get with all the other Heavenly Musicians and celebrate forever and ever and never stop~~~soulfulheaven.paradise(smile).
Oh what a Celebration~~~~~~~~

By SisDetroit (68.42.209.170) on Sunday, March 21, 2004 - 06:02 pm:

There is a possibility that his daughter will post here.

So, Ralph, with expressions of our love and respect for Mr. Bristol and his music, we will continue to respect the family as usual.

By Kev-Lo (67.31.56.139) on Sunday, March 21, 2004 - 06:11 pm:

Hi this is Kev-Lo I'm so sorry to hear this sad news about this soul legend johnny rest in peace you are home in soul heaven may god bless and keep you always.your music will never be forgotten.

By John Lester (81.132.208.39) on Sunday, March 21, 2004 - 06:43 pm:

I am absolutely shocked...this is terrible news.

Johnny was a friend that I never ever met. His music will continue to live with me forever.

My heartfelt sympathy goes out to all his friends, family and fans.

By Juicefree20 (141.149.37.7) on Sunday, March 21, 2004 - 07:41 pm:

I'm very sorry to hear this. Man, this list has been growing & growing lately. My sincere condolences to all of his loved ones. May Johnny Rest In Peace! Perhaps, someone will see fit to finally release Johnny & Jackie's version of Someday We'll Be Together.

Juice

By CORNBREAD (66.185.84.74) on Sunday, March 21, 2004 - 07:46 pm:

"No one knoweth the minute nor the hour".

R.I.P. Johnny Bristol.

By Nish (128.239.214.153) on Sunday, March 21, 2004 - 08:21 pm:

My sympathies to the Bristol family. I briefly met Mr. Bristol way back in November of 2002. He was a nice guy, and when I saw him first from behind as I approached a circle of soul greats, I thought "that cat looks pretty distinguished." when I broke into the circle, finally, i realized it was Johnny Bristol. And he was so nice, cordial.

He was very vital too. He is certainly with his friends who have passed before him, but he will be missed here. Love to Mr. Bristol, and thanks for the music.

By Dennis Coffey (64.12.96.102) on Sunday, March 21, 2004 - 08:35 pm:

Hello everyone. This is sad news. I just spoke to Billy Wilson from the Motown Alumni Association and he said Johnny was at a recording session with Carolyn Crawford and didn't feel well. He cancelled the session and went upstairs to lay down. He had a heart attack and never woke up. He was a great guy and a talented song writer/ producer. I played on "Hang in There Baby" when I lived in LA and played with Johnny during "Someday We'll be Together" at the Rhythm, Love and Soul PBS special last year. I also played with Edwin Starr on the same special shortly before he died. It seems like all of the good guys are slowly leaving us. Rest in Peace Johnny.

By Vonnie (205.188.209.9) on Sunday, March 21, 2004 - 08:41 pm:

Oh no, what a shock. RIP Johnny and thank you for the music. Condolences to the family.

Vonnie

By Eli (68.236.53.71) on Sunday, March 21, 2004 - 09:31 pm:

Hang on in there Johnny, you're on the stairway to heaven.

By marv (205.188.209.9) on Sunday, March 21, 2004 - 09:50 pm:

I am very sad to hear this. I have always loved Johnny Bristol's music and from all that I heard he was a really great person. May God rest his soul and his music live on with us forever! Farewell Johnny.

By T.L. Harris (24.0.54.208) on Sunday, March 21, 2004 - 11:08 pm:

This is indeed terrible news, and a shock. As everyone here has said so well Johnny Bristol is one of the good guys. He will indeed be missed, and Heaven has another star in Soul Heaven.

T.L. Harris

By Wonder B (81.50.171.22) on Sunday, March 21, 2004 - 11:51 pm:

Just came back from a trip and I am in shock... J.Bristol was a great artist...
R.I.P

Wonder B

By jack (65.82.175.55) on Monday, March 22, 2004 - 03:02 am:

God bless you Johnny you ran a great race, Rest now . Jack Ashford and the funk Brothers

By John Barry Sheffield (195.92.168.167) on Monday, March 22, 2004 - 03:33 am:

What a shock as we wake up in England, JOHNNY B RIP........... "Hang on in Their Baby" was so big in the UK and I lost count how many requests I used to get for it on the radio!

Someday we will be together!

My Prayers are with all His Family and Friends!

John

By BankHouseDave (195.93.34.12) on Monday, March 22, 2004 - 03:56 am:

Sincere condolences to Johnny's family and friends and gratitiude for the wonderful music to an all-time great.

RIP Johnny Bristol

By soultwine (195.93.34.12) on Monday, March 22, 2004 - 04:03 am:

Sad news indeed.
I was very impressed by his performance at the Jazz Cafe in London..I think in the early 90's.
He was sharing billing with Sam Dees and to be honest it was really Sam that I went to see. Johnny gave such an exciting, energetic and soulful show, taking hold of the audience and entertaining them with his music.His personality really came across and it was evident that he was enjoying his work. All my unfair/unfounded preconceptions evaporated and I left as a fan of his music forever.
A hugely talented producer,songwriter & singer.
My condolences to his family and friends.
Phil Reeves

By David Meikle (81.130.211.124) on Monday, March 22, 2004 - 04:51 am:

Another part of the jigsaw dies.

Sincere condolences to Johnny's family.

R.I.P.

By mike s (195.93.34.12) on Monday, March 22, 2004 - 08:32 am:

Not just a great singer, but a great musician and especially writer and producer.
He produced some wonderful songs especially with
Harvey Fuqua, that will remain jewels in the soul and Motown legacy, for Marvin & Tammi and Jr Walker especially.
Thanks Johnny RIP

By DyvaNaye (152.163.253.70) on Monday, March 22, 2004 - 08:40 am:

I will always 'Hang On In There' with the memory and genius of Johnny Bristol. He will be missed. He was definetly an icon of 60's and 70's soul music. God Bless!

By Richard Felstead (128.40.91.183) on Monday, March 22, 2004 - 08:55 am:

Oh my god. :-((((((((((

I can only feel what you have all felt, and express what you have all expressed.

He was a legend, and his music is played with such respect, I can't believe it.

His huge volume of work and Influence will be his legacy for us all.

Johnny Bristol, may you rest in peace from all your soul fans in the UK.

By Tony Russi (67.34.144.108) on Monday, March 22, 2004 - 09:06 am:

Sincere condolences to Mr. Bristols family.I always enjoyed his productions and work with Harvey Fuqua.RIP Mr. Johnny Bristol.

By CHANCELLOR OF SOUL (205.188.209.9) on Monday, March 22, 2004 - 09:27 am:

To one of the greatest singer/songwriters in the
history of music ..........may you rest in peace in soul heaven......and thank you for the
wonderful music you left us with.


Peaceful Journey, Johnny
Mike Boone
(Chancellor of Soul)

chancellorofsoul.com

By Miek Sku (64.9.11.62) on Monday, March 22, 2004 - 09:38 am:

I'm so sorry to hear this news. I am praying for Johnny and his family. He left a great legacy of music behind. "Someday We'll Be Together" is a masterpiece, both the Supremes version and his duet at Motorcity with Liz Lands. Johnny, you will be missed. Rest in peace.

By dvdmike (65.208.234.61) on Monday, March 22, 2004 - 01:16 pm:

Is this confirmed? There was similar situation not long ago that happened not to be true. Keeping my fingers crossed.

By Richard Felstead (128.40.91.183) on Monday, March 22, 2004 - 01:32 pm:

I understand what you're saying dvdmike, however I can't see the likes of someone like Dennis Coffey getting it wrong.

There are two web-sites in London that are currently taking the news from this site.

www.solarradio.com & www.soul24-7.com.

Tributes will sadly be played on both this evening.

By Galactus (207.144.253.114) on Monday, March 22, 2004 - 02:15 pm:

My best to his friends and family. Johnny Bristol was one of the best figures in soul music......great writer......good singer, too.....very sad...

By NYC Diva (158.57.150.226) on Monday, March 22, 2004 - 02:57 pm:

Wow...what a shock! This is such sad news. My prayers are with his family and friends. Johnny Bristol, a true giant in the world of soul music. He will be missed, without a doubt.

By STONE LOVE (24.30.124.189) on Monday, March 22, 2004 - 03:23 pm:

THE LAST TIME I SAW JOHNNY BISTOL HE WAS SINGING SOMEDAY WE'LL BE TOGETHER WITH MARY WILSON.SAD SAD NEWS.MY PRAYERS ALSO ARE WITH HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS.

By supremelover (65.148.31.53) on Monday, March 22, 2004 - 03:40 pm:

Go to the Ann Arbor news website.

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By IRVMILNE (81.152.212.176) on Monday, March 22, 2004 - 04:19 pm:

R.I.P. JOHNNY BRISTOL ,HE CO WROTE "NO ONE THERE" A STUNNING SONG ,THIS IS SO SAD...........

By darren (81.76.81.204) on Monday, March 22, 2004 - 06:19 pm:

yet another light fades away,but the memories will never be exstinguished.
my sincere condolences go out to the family and friends of JOHNNY BRISTOL.rip.

darren.(solar radio forum) u.k.

By Russ Terrana (198.178.8.81) on Monday, March 22, 2004 - 06:33 pm:

When I saw this announcment, I was shocked! Johnny was a good friend and I worked with him on many many projects including "Someday we'll be together" I have nothing but good memories of Johnny. Another great has left us. Rest my good friend.

By Bob Olhsson (209.247.222.82) on Monday, March 22, 2004 - 07:04 pm:

A-men Russ

By LadyMystique (216.222.240.137) on Monday, March 22, 2004 - 10:41 pm:

Hey Weldon...long time no see...

RIP Johnny...

By SPYDER (209.240.205.62) on Monday, March 22, 2004 - 11:26 pm:

Just met him at the Levi Stubbs tribute, what a nice guy. My condolences go out to his family,,,,,,,,,Spyder

By STONEWALL (68.237.64.45) on Tuesday, March 23, 2004 - 01:22 am:

"SOMEDAY... WE'LL BE TOGETHER"

Many New York radio stations (pop and R&B) are playing "Someday We'll Be Together" announcing: That great song is by Diana Ross AND The Supremes... AND the late Johnny Bristol! Besides writing and producing that unforgetable #1 song, his singing part on that song is priceless. It's nice to know "Someday" is currently in the Diana Ross & The Supremes' #1s c.d. A truly supreme,
everlasting tribute.

STONEWALL

SVA@STONEWALLvets.org

www.STONEWALLvets.org/songsofStonewall-1.htm
(including "Someday We'll Be Together")

By Uptight (24.55.0.68) on Tuesday, March 23, 2004 - 01:44 am:

My heart and prayers go out to the Bristol family... Johnny Bristol was a real gentleman when I met him 20 years ago. May he rest in peace...

-Christopher

By KevGo (64.115.26.80) on Tuesday, March 23, 2004 - 11:46 am:

Hey Folks:
I just came back from my weekend with my Lady-Love in Wisconsin and I'm saddened to be reading this about Johnny Bristol.

An excellent songwriter & producer he was indeed.

Right now he's having a beautiful jam session with Junior Walker ("What Does It Take") and his arranger Gene Page ("Hang On In There Baby") in Soul Heaven.

Rest well, Johnny.

Kevin Goins - KevGo

By Davie Gordon (213.18.222.35) on Tuesday, March 23, 2004 - 12:26 pm:

I'm really shocked at this news - a great loss.

I was fortunate enough to meet Johnny in the early
nineties when he made an appearance at the Kilt
in Newmains (in Scotland). I'm sure everybody there was as grateful as I was to get the opportunity to see a soul legend in a pub in the back of beyond - a small town about 20 miles east of Glasgow. Johnny was so approachable and so
easy to talk to - a lovely man.

The only good thing I can think is that he won't be around to see his good name dragged through
the mud in a distasteful court case.

Thanks for the music Johnny - I'll always remember
you as a real gentleman.

Davie Gordon

By stephanie (69.138.239.31) on Tuesday, March 23, 2004 - 12:32 pm:

He was truly talented
Stephanie May he rest in peace

By Soul Sister (65.43.144.46) on Tuesday, March 23, 2004 - 01:35 pm:

R.I.P. the talent Johnny Bristol.

S.S.

By Dinelle (68.158.148.12) on Tuesday, March 23, 2004 - 03:17 pm:

Oh my God! I just can't believe it. I just heard one of his songs on the radio just this morning. I still can't believe he's gone. It feels like he's still here. It didn't occur to me that he was gone until I heard the news on the radio while my mom was bringing me to school.

Another one of the Riff Brothers + One has been struck down. It's a real tragic thing to lose one of the members of the Motown family. I saw a picture of Johnny on Yahoo when he was at Motown. He was going over a song with Tammi Terrell and Cholly Atkins was there. I don't know if I could get on the forum, but I can try. But I'll need Collins' help.

By 1truth (68.4.75.179) on Tuesday, March 23, 2004 - 06:50 pm:

I saw and hung on in there (LEVI'STUBB's NITE )with Johnny and Bobby Taylor What A Friend .I met Johnny, At a WCHB talent show in the late fifties, with the Spinners, Marve Johnson, Willie Tyler,and Lester, many others. I mention these folk because I would see them all again at Motown when i first got there. I told Johnny that i was having problems trying to figure out who to be and he told me to" be yourself" and you'll be fine ,I needed that Advise Thank's again Johnny I love YOU see you "Over The Mountain". (Johnny and Jackie ) Always YOUR FRIEND Joe"pep"Harris

By kernow (217.137.204.120) on Tuesday, March 23, 2004 - 07:04 pm:

My heart is sad to hear this news. I feel that I have to continue to spread the word about real Soul and R'N'B, not the erstz stuff that is stuffed down the throats of inept and uneducated DJs and musical press that proports to represents the soul scene of today.

By kernow (217.137.204.120) on Tuesday, March 23, 2004 - 07:05 pm:

My heart is sad to hear this news. I feel that I have to continue to spread the word about real Soul and R'N'B, not the ersatz stuff that is stuffed down the throats of inept and uneducated DJs and musical press that proports to represents the soul scene of today.

By Tammis Guy (65.19.205.28) on Tuesday, March 23, 2004 - 09:33 pm:

So sorry to read of Johnny's death. With Harvey Fuqua, he wrote & produced quite a few songs for T.


Oh what a good man he was.
RIP JB,
Collins

By Dinelle (68.158.148.12) on Tuesday, March 23, 2004 - 10:23 pm:

I knew you'd pull through, Collins! You got my email, didn't you?

By Ralph (209.240.205.62) on Tuesday, March 23, 2004 - 10:35 pm:

Thanks to both of you for this great picture.

By Uptight (24.55.0.68) on Tuesday, March 23, 2004 - 10:37 pm:

OMG, how many people in this picture are still alive? I feel sad.

By Dinelle (68.158.148.12) on Tuesday, March 23, 2004 - 11:01 pm:

Ralph: You're most welcome.

Uptight: I think that there are at least two people that are still alive in this picture because I know that Cholly Atkins died last year and the Riff Brother and Sister (Johnny and Tammi) are gone, too.

By TRI-PHI (68.5.143.49) on Wednesday, March 24, 2004 - 01:14 am:

WOW, IM SORRY TO HEAR THAT, I HAVE 5 JOHNNY & JACKEY SINGLES INCLUDING "LONELY & BLUE" AND "SOMEDAY WE'LL BE TOGETHER" AND "HOY HOY" THERE ALL GOOD SONGS R.I.P JOHNNY BRISTOL