In February of 2004, yet another of music's greats was lost...Bob Mayo

Many, many years ago I was privileged to work with Bob on my first demos

recorded at his home studio.  We first met when he was working with Peter Frampton

and Foreigner at Wizard Studios where I was an Engineer.  He was a kind and insightful

man who took some of his valuable time to help me on my way. I fondly remember one

song we were recording...well OVER producing is more like it. LOL!

He said to me...

"You know, the kitchen sink is not all its cracked up to be.  A lesson to be learned...

every sound, every instrument, every song, has its place and you should be able to

hear them."  Bob had an amazing ability to create what I called "The Ring" in his

music, a sound and a space for him whenever he played...you just knew it was him.

 We lost track of each other over the years as so often happens when lives go their ways.

Still I was deeply, deeply saddened at hearing the news of his passing.

So as a small thank you for what you gave to me and what you taught me Bob,

this is for you..."Ring On Mr. Mayo, Ring On"