Sunday, April 10, 2011

R.I.P. John Bottomley 1960 - 2011


Thus far, there have been few details concerning the sudden passing of Toronto singer/songwriter and TULPA co-founder John Bottomley on April 6. On Sunday evening, Chris Bottomley sent out the following message to the members of the Facebook group I Remember TULPA:

Dear friends of TULPA,

As some may already know, This week we lost our brother and fellow TULPA member Johnny B.

John passed away suddenly on the morning of April 6/2011 at the age of 50. Sev and I can't express our grief at this time as we loved John immensely and we were planning on doing another TULPA record this year. Just a few weeks ago John and I had e-mailed each other with our wishes to release a TULPA single.

Over the years we had great formative experiences together, always pushing the musical envelope and playing our hearts out. So it is a sad time for me and Mike and Bob as we will miss his spirit and humour, a big part of the TULPA experience. RIP John.

We plan on doing a Tribute concert for John sometime soon so we will keep you posted.


Here is the funeral info:


A Funeral Mass for John Bottomley will be held at Church of Our Lady (28 Norfolk Street) in Guelph on Wednesday April 13/2011 at 11 AM. Cremation to follow.

Friends will be received at The Gilbert MacIntyre and Son Funeral Home, Hart Chapel  (1099 Gordon Street, Guelph) from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. on Tuesday April 12/2011. Vigil Prayers for John will be held there also on Tuesday at 3:30 pm.


Regards,
Chris and Sev, Great Bob Scott 


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