Saturday, October 2, 2021
Jimmy and I both attended Frankford High School in Philadelphia. He was one of few special friends, special because we shared a love of music, the music of the times in the late 60’s. In those days we couldn’t wait until the next Beatles, Stones or Kinks record came out so we could learn to play it in our band, The Manchesters. My earliest memories of signing harmony is with Jimmy. I still remember the thrill of hearing our voices blend (Jimmy, Joe, John and myself) while playing in our band. There were several bands at Frankford High at that time but none of them had the vocal harmony of our band. The band was a big part of my high school years and I will always remember those times fondly. When Jimmy and I recently reconnected it was our conversations about music that always seemed to allow him put aside the pain and discomfort he was experiencing, if only for a moment. When I think of Jimmy, it is his love of making music I will always remember.
Mark Miller
