Wednesday, November 30, 2011

The Legendary J. Blackfoot Died Today

It is with great sadness to report that J. Blackfoot (born John Colbert, November 20, 1946) died today, November 30, 2011 at Methodist Germantown Hospital near Memphis, TN.
We will keep you abreast of service information as we receive it.
J. Blackfoot will truly be missed.
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  1. AnonymousNovember 30, 2011 at 12:50 PM

    R.I.P. J. Blackfoot...you will be missed, but you legacy will live on in your children and grand children

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  2. AnonymousNovember 30, 2011 at 1:07 PM

    Out of St. Louis, you got KDHX 88.1 FM DJ Tom 'Papa' Ray---Respect is due to Mr. Blackfoot, a long distance runner in this business of soul music. Rest In Power.

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  3. BmanNovember 30, 2011 at 1:07 PM

    Here's a recent recording of J. Sorry for the quality:

    Bman's Blues Report: J Blackfoot 25 Nov 2011 W. Memphis Ak

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  4. AnonymousNovember 30, 2011 at 1:32 PM

    rip my father, from your son ronald colbert. i love u so much. u wasnt always in my life. but u was always in my heart. may god bless u. your son. r.c.

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  5. AnonymousNovember 30, 2011 at 1:40 PM

    FROM TANGELA IN COLORADO, J. BLACKFOOT WILL TRULY BE MISSED. LORD HAS CALLED HIS ANGEL HOME. MY PRAYERS ARE WITH HIS FAMILY.

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  6. AnonymousNovember 30, 2011 at 2:02 PM

    Ive beeb listening to blues all my life. to me it always told a story JBlackfoot music made you feel just what he was singing about .You felt like you where there he will be greatly missed.RIP

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  7. AnonymousNovember 30, 2011 at 2:11 PM

    All the way from Alabama, you will be truly missed! I grew up listening to your music through my mother and father. I have nothing but respect for you and your music. It will live on in the lives of others....May you Rest In Paradise, J. Blackfoot!!!!

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  8. AnonymousNovember 30, 2011 at 2:11 PM

    Rip J Blackfoot

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  9. AnonymousNovember 30, 2011 at 2:17 PM

    Rip one of the greatest bluesmen.. I will miss seeing you each year at the Blues festival.

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  10. AnonymousNovember 30, 2011 at 4:07 PM

    rest in peace j.blackfoot all the way from memphis,tn.

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  11. AnonymousNovember 30, 2011 at 8:44 PM

    Arkansas/Louisiana family grew up jamming to the blues my mother loved "Taxi"so did I ..love..peace to his family and many fans.

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  12. anonymous saidDecember 1, 2011 at 1:32 AM

    Rip Jay Blackfoot..truly a legend..u will be dearly missed.I know that your wife and your son Bo greeted you with open wings as you enteted into paradise..you will be truly missed...

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  13. ORANGE MOUND VETSDecember 1, 2011 at 11:24 AM

    ROSES ARE RED
    VIOLETS ARE BLUE
    ONE THING FOR SURE
    "ORANGE MOUND" GONNA MISS YOU!!!!
    SEE YOU IN SOUL HEAVEN...
    R.I.P. J BLACKFOOT

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  14. coopabDecember 1, 2011 at 1:13 PM

    ...R.I.P. J. BLACKFOOT U WILL TRUELY B MISSED 4ROM EVERY 1..I WAS RAISED LISTEN 2 BLUES AN I CAN SAY TAXI WAS 1 OF MY FAVORITE SONGS..I DID GET 2 C U PERFORM AT ZOO BLUES DIS YR N JACKSON,MISSISSIPPI AN IT WAS A BLESSN 2 C HIM LIVE N CONCERT

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