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This time 365 days ago was a very sad time, a year on now and i still don't really believe you are not about. I miss you John, I think of you and what you would say to me when I am in need of a solution all the time, "keep it simple stupid!" comes to mind mostly.
One thing i know you would have been so proud of me for is becoming a father myself, Abbi is doing really well, six weeks old now and keeping Clare and I on our toes. I am sure you would have had loads of great father to new father advice for me as you did great monitor man to learning monitor man, i do wish she could meet you, alas not to be.
You are missed big time John, continue to rest in peace my friend.
Our love goes to your wonderful family, K, T & N, lots of love Baggy, Clare & Abbi xxx
Salut John !
Aujourd'hui je vais écrire en Français . Cela fait 1 an que tu es partis ! Tu nous manques beaucoup ! Rigoles pas , je sais que tu m'entends . Il y a quelques temps j'ai parlé avec Noreen sur AOL , j'étais surpris de voir ton adresse allumée. Elle venait d'aller chercher encore un prix TPI pour toi . Eh oui , c'est encore toi le boss . Bon , je t'ai écouté , j'ai repris la D5 sur la tournée où je suis , tu es content ?
Salut John
Christophe
JR - you are sorely missed by everyone.
love
Barbara
It's now a year since John's passing and I can honestly say there is seldom a day goes by that he is not in my thoughts. I miss the daft chats we used to have on MSN or Skype and just knowing he was around.
My thoughts go out to Noreen and the boys. Keep strong.
With much love, Bunty
In a few days it'll be a year since John died, I found a few more pics to put in the gallery,
I still think of my old mate probably daily, I tend to hear this booming voice going
" Careful Deej, you don't want to do that" or both of us giving some other person a useful tip ending with a chorus of "You _ _ _ _" , I'm sure you know what I mean.......a great guy, still missed, my love and thoughts to Noreen, Keiran and Tom, from Deej.
I knew John when he lived in Kendal. We were both involved in St Thomas's youth club where he was a youth leader.
John was very well respected & well liked and I remember he loved his music back then.
John & I dated a couple of times and he introduced me to a band called Yes. He had their brand new album 'Going for the One' & played it to me - I thought this was vey cool!
To this day I still love that album. In fact that's what prompted me to write this today - the track 'Going for the One' just played on my iPod & reminded me of John.
I was so shocked to hear that John had died and it affected me considerably even though it was a very long time ago when we last met.
I can't imagine how John's family must be feeling but I'd like to send them my very best wishes.
To finish - what will always sum John up for me is the track 'Going for the One'
Heather
Living now outside the day to day world of the business, sometimes news takes a while to reach me. So it was a shock to learn the sad news yesterday from Robert Collins, another gentleman from the old school, when I saw him last night with EC in Tampa, my home town nowadays.
John came from the same era as many of us (hey I'm the same age as him !) and we all went through the ups and downs - yes I toured as Chrys Lindop's monitor man for a while too !! But John was just better at it than me, and he always will be.... I am honoured to have known him nonetheless.
The last time I saw John was outside Music Bank where John was doing some rehearsals. The fire alarm had gone off and everyone had been ushered out into the car park. Despite most everyone grumbling and mouthing off, John, of course, was going around telling jokes to lighten everyone's mood. It was just the way he was.
So today, I am still stunned by the news. Noreen, my heart goes out to you and the kids.
Andy Hilton
HAPPY BIRTHDAY JOHN.
We're all Missing you.
It was so nice to see John getting the award for Best Monitor Engineer at The TPI Awards this week.
To see the whole of the Grosvenor House Hotel on its feet aplauding was quite moving.
A very special man being honoured by the industry he loved.
I only heard about John's death at Christmas when I travelled home to Kendal where we both grew up. He was a few years older than me at the Grammar School although we knew each other well through the youth club that we both attended. I was one of a small group who travelled one weekend to Bristol and London to a Fish Co gig where we helped to lump kit. I think that was where John saw his future, and from what I have read on the tribute site, what a stellar future it was. Although we lost touch when he moved south, I was genuinely saddened to hear of his death (although the way he used to drive along the Crook Road in his 'salesman' days, it's surprising he got past 20!).
Hi all,
I hope everybody has had a good Christmas and managed to relax, reflect and most of all enjoy the happy memories from 2007. Kieran, Thomas and myself would like to wish everybody a positive, healthy and happy New Year, may 2008 bring us all lots of joy and happiness, we as a family are optimistic - ready to challenge the new year cherishing the past but embracing the future and on a mission to make John proud.
Much love and very best wishes
Noreen, Kieran and Thomas
x
It's Christmas, and I have a thought for Noreen, Kieran & Tom ! A message of sympathy, support and friendship. We think of him very extremely, here in France.
Respect
Christophe Genix
http://www.myspace.com/johnroden
Hi John,
Well it'sChristmas Eve and it's really sinking in that you are not coming back off tour for the Christmas Holidays - sh*t!
lots of love Barbara
It amazing that its almost 6 months now since we lost a great friend in John.
Now it's Christmas and I know he would have been looking forward to a fantastic break, relaxing with Noreen & the boys. I miss John madly as a friend, but I think our thoughts at the moment also need to be with Noreen, Kieran & Tom. This is their first Christmas without Dad around. How tough must that be, but they are all being so brave and positive. They should be an inspiration to us all.
Miss you John. Happy Christmas. xx
met him very briefly a few times, but definitely a lovely, talented man. a real shame. x
Oh this so sucks - I was just sitting here thumbing through back issues of Lighting & Sound that have been sitting on my desk and stumbled on this tragic news...and I feel numb.
I first met John when I joined an INXS tour, trying to fill the shoes of Roy Bennett...no easy task! I masked my fear and nervousness with a fairly think layer of bravado and youthful piss and vinegar...John saw right through this, and rapidly became both a friend and mentor.
If I can achieve just one half of his grace under pressure, humility in time of greatness and humor in the face of the absurd I will be satsfied with my life. I only saw John a few times over the past twelve years since I stopped touring, but it was always like old times....
I see lots of old friends here - it is a shame that it takes something like this for us to come together. I hope to share stories of John with all of you as our paths cross in the future.
John.
A total shock to hear the news from a mutual friend. John, you were always a true gent - albeit a cheeky one! Thanks for looking after us in New York. You will always be remembered, and always with a smile. x
Jon always to the edges off the Day.
We called it The Marshmallow Time
Sadly Missed
BIG LOVE
BORO
I only heard tonight of the sad loss of the best engineer I have had the pleasure of working with.My love and sympathy to his family and my prayers for John.
Rob Steele
