Comments on: Bob Mitchell Memorial

By: Richard Goss

Richard Goss — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 18:48:15 +0000

I worked for Bob from about 1958 into the 60´s, but had an earlier connection since his choir house had been my mother´s home. Until her death 2 years ago, they had kept in contact. I have lived in Spain for the past 10 years, but until my mother´s death paid an annual visit to Bob. To me he was always an old man, so he was always the same person never changed, amazing memory of things that seemed like yesterday. I will miss him.

By: Andre

Andre — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 19:47:36 +0000

Allan,
Have you ever seen a picture of Bob Mitchell as a young man?
I was told he had a (longtime?) companion at one point. Do you know who that was?

By: Landman

Landman — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 16:30:27 +0000

Thanks Allan for the tribute to Bob on your blog. Not long ago I was watching the Jack Lalanne show, and I take it that Bob was at the keyboard. I made the comment at the time, whoever the organist was, could make it “talk”. Jack would ask a question, the the “organ” would answer. What an amazing musician. God bless you Bob for the years of enjoyment you gave to us. Anything to add Allan as far as the Jack Lalanne show and Bobs talent?

By: Steve Goldstein

Steve Goldstein — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 14:46:03 +0000

I feel so fortunate to have had the chance to see him play at the Silent Movie Theatre, and now to know that he will be my neighbor for eternity. Thank you Allan for another very moving tribute.

By: Graceann

Graceann — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 09:55:07 +0000

Thank you for this beautiful tribute to Mr. Mitchell. I got to see him perform once; he was magnificent.

By: Jim Lacy

Jim Lacy — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 07:07:09 +0000

Amid the current hoop-te-do over the final wherabouts of a certain departed mega-star, it’s good to know that other talented figures in the entertainment world — albeit far less known to the general public– also get their due as they leave us. Thanks. Allan– great info and pix, as always!