In Memory of John Madden -
We at Maple Street Guitars are deeply grieved by the sudden death on March 17th of our dear friend and patron, John Madden. John was an inspired guitarist and songwriter who gave greatly of himself to encourage and promote the guitar and the aspiring guitar players and songwriters in our community. He added incomparable warmth and liveliness to our business environment; his enthusiasm for guitars and music conveyed a priceless message to our customers and reminded us as well that the real goal of our endeavors is sharing our thoughts and feelings through music.
John had a great, warm heart: Through his unselfish efforts to create and manage the open-mic night at the Red Light Café, he provided wonderful opportunities for local musicians to be heard and appreciated by the Atlanta community. John nurtured the talents he encountered, prodding shy guitar players to make their voices heard. His infectious enthusiasm and passions, as well as his obvious affection for all of us brightened our days and lifted our spirits. We loved you, John, and we will miss you so very, very much.
Check out John on Youtube:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DiXsUBXMtWA