Rest in peace, John McGann

**Scott Tichenor** · Apr-06-2012, 5:09pm

I've now received three reports from different people that John McGann passed away today. Someone tell me this isn't true or confirm, please. Was PM'd to me by one of our members and is also posted and discussed on the Gear Page forum. Just yesterday I received an email from him mentioning a very serious medical problem he was on the mend from and was discussing a future project and looking for some support and ideas. I answered last night and thought it odd I'd not heard back from him.

A great teacher, musician, father, husband, and friend to many. So sad...

**Scott Tichenor** · Apr-06-2012, 5:13pm

Also, this posted on Twitter by the great singer Aoife O'Donovan.

**Mike Bunting** · Apr-06-2012, 5:21pm

What a shock! He will be missed by so many.

**Scott Tichenor** · Apr-06-2012, 5:25pm

It's all over Twitter now. And everywhere else I'm afraid.

**Steve-o** · Apr-06-2012, 5:25pm

Shocking indeed. Say it isn't so... this is very sad news.

**greg_tsam** · Apr-06-2012, 5:26pm

What a shock. Such a valued member and great musician. He was always so open to discuss and share whether here, emails or any where else he was. So sorry to hear this. Condolences to the family.

**Ed Goist** · Apr-06-2012, 5:26pm

Several folks who knew John McGann have now posted to Twitter about John's passing.
This is very sad.
My deepest condolences to John's family and friends. My thoughts are with them.

**mandopete** · Apr-06-2012, 5:30pm

I am in absolute shock at this news - this is horrible!

Was this due to an accident of some sort?

**jramsey** · Apr-06-2012, 5:31pm

I'm absolutely stunned. Shedding a tear here, really wish that I could have met this man. So glad to have his posts on this forum. RIP John.

**sgarrity** · Apr-06-2012, 5:38pm

What a tragic loss for the acoustic music world. I never met John but I had numerous interactions with him over the years and he was always so open with his knowledge and experience. I hope he has found peace on the other side.

**Rob Fowler** · Apr-06-2012, 5:41pm

This is so sad. Condolences to his family and all of the friends and musicians that I'm sure he had immeasurable positive impact upon.

**DSDarr** · Apr-06-2012, 5:41pm

Oh my... I can hardly believe this either. John has absolutely been a terrific inspiration to me over the years and was always kind enough to respond in detail via private email to my questions. Really terrible news....

-David

**joebrent** · Apr-06-2012, 5:41pm

A great man, who happened to be a great mandolinist. I'm shocked... devastating news. There are no words for how great a loss to the musical community as a whole this is. Please keep posting with updates.

**M.Marmot** · Apr-06-2012, 5:42pm

What sorry news.

I can honestly say that i am shocked and saddened.

I only knew Mr. McGann from his contributions here, but, i always found his input to be informed, witty, and very generous. If the posts did not give the game away then the various videos of his playing could only serve to convince that this was a man passionate about his music and a great ambassador for the mandolin as a serious instrument.

My condolences to his family and friends.

**Santiago** · Apr-06-2012, 5:42pm

So talented, so knowledgeable, so giving, so sad.

**Markus** · Apr-06-2012, 5:43pm

Very sad news. My thoughts are with his family and close friends at this time.

His posts helped me, and his books/videos have gotten great use. I only wish I could have thanked him in person as his patient, kind way I also found instructive.

**MikeEdgerton** · Apr-06-2012, 5:45pm

RIP Professor.

**Jim Broyles** · Apr-06-2012, 5:48pm

I wish I had met John McGann. RIP, Professor.

**Jared Heddinger** · Apr-06-2012, 5:48pm

So very sad to hear this. Rest in Peace. He will be greatly missed, a true Professor of mandolin.

**Ed Goist** · Apr-06-2012, 5:50pm

Obituary article in Bluegrass Today.

**Randi Gormley** · Apr-06-2012, 5:50pm

Shocking news. I saw him play -- brilliant musician, great guy. My condolences to his immediate and extended family.

**jim simpson** · Apr-06-2012, 5:52pm

So sad to hear of John's passing. I felt like I got to know him by his presence here. I enjoyed learing of his friendship with the late John Zeidler, who I got to know while living in Philadelphia. He will be missed.