Lonnie Brooks Obituary

Just found out Lonnie Baker Brooks pass away so sorry Ronnie and Wayne for your lose may God bless and keep you always.

I had the honour to meet and be the support band for the Lonnie Brooks Band in Adelaide Australia in the late '80s. After we'd done our sound checks Lonnie took everyone to the bar for drinks. Because he wasn't used to Australian money he kind of slid a 50 to the barmaid with a look of "don't hurt me if this isn't enough". She pushed it back and grabbed the 20 and told him this is the one you're looking for. Lonnie, Ronnie and the rest of the band were an inspiration to be around off stage and an inspiration to be around on stage. My heart and love go to Ronnie and the rest of the family as the world has not only lost a fantastic musician but it's lost a beautiful man. Oh, I might add, because of Lonnie Brooks I went on stage half pissed that night.

Thu 07 13 2017 Just saw that Lonnie Brooks passed away 04 01 2017. RIP Lonnie.

Our heartfelt condolences to the Family of Mr Lonnie. Mr Lonnie was truly an amazing and compassionate gentlemen. May the God of all comfort, provide you with peace of mind, as we await the time when all of our loved ones asleep in death see life again under peaceful, perfect conditions.(Isaiah 55:11)

Lonnie Brooks taught me how to hold a crowds attention. I modeled my singing after his for 20 years. A truly tragic loss. My heart out to Wayne, Ronnie and all his family.

What a legend and will be missed. His music woll live on as we await a future reunion as promised at John 5:28.

I met this great bluesman at Antone's in 1986 in Austin,Tx. He was very jovial, supportive and a true man of the blues. I'll miss him but am so thankful for his great music which we all shall enjoy forever!

My dear friend, I will miss you until we meet again. Then, the laughs will be forever! One of the best people I have ever known!

The family of Willie Thomas of Port Arthur, Texas send their condolences to the Lonnie Brooks family. Cousin Lonnie was my father's nephew but I remember him once when he came to Port Arthur for a visit. He intrigued us most of the night as he talked about his life, his music and his travels. So family be of good faith because he is in a good place enjoying his new life with our heavenly Father.

Your music and style will live on forever in our hearts and in your talented kids. I feel lucky to have met you. RIP. Prayers and hugs to your family. With much admiration, you will be terribly missed. Esp here in Sweet Home ChicagoDina White & family

Our Condolences Go Out To The Family Of Lonnie Brooks!!!

storng and beautiful good blues

My condolence to the family and friends of Lonnie Brooks. May the God of all Comfort be with you at this most difficult time. Prayer to you all .

Sorry for your loss. May the peace of God soothe your heart.

My deepest sympathy to his family. May Almighty God grant you peace as you cope with your loss. Jer.29:11

Sorry for the lost of your father who was considered another King of the Blues. To Denise Baker, his daughter, who was a good friend and Hair dresser of mine back in the day, remember gone form this earth but never forgotten. Love Janet of Harvey, Illinois.

Sorry for the death of your dear love one,i know how hard that can be to loss love one in death so please find comfort in the words Matthew 5:5 Dumas,Ark

Sorry to hear of your loss, it looks like many people loved Lonnie. May many fun memories come to family and friends. My most sincere condolences.

Sincerest sympathies to Ronnie and Duane losing their father a long with being best friends. Blues fans and music world has lost another legend. The blues is a dying generation and this family has had a big part in keeping the music and experience alive for their fans. From St.Louis Missouri sends Condolences to the family and freinds for their loss.

May the family reflect on the positive and happy times together. May the God of all comfort be with you during this difficult time.

Louisiana Lightin.....RIP

My condolences to Mr. Brooks family and friends
May God give you peace, and comfort you during this difficult time.

My heartfelt condolences to family and friends. Thanks, for one's contribution to the music industry it will not be the same without one.....GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN......MUCH❤

My sincere condolences to the family who have lost Lonnie to death. He was a prolific master of music and will not be forgotten. God will comfort and sustain you during this difficult time because he cares for you. (1 Peter 5:6,7)

I sincerely offer my condolence: Words seem insufficient at this time. Although nobody denies the certainty of death, we all need comfort. May the love of family and friends help you to gradually recover from your pain.

To the loved ones of Lonnie Brooks.
May the God of all comfort strengthen you at this time .

May the God of all peace bring comfort to the Brooks family and friends at this difficult time.

Steve and I have known Lonnie since our Chicago days, then moved to Florida and met him in Delray Beach! Great music man, will miss him. Steve&Suzie Patierno

My deepest sympathy & prayers to the family. What a wonderful and talented musician that will be missed. May God give you peace and comfort during this time.

RIP my amazing guitar buddy, my pool shooting friend, a truly wonderful person in all aspects of life. You will be missed by all.

Mr. Brooks,,, You got me through a lot a cold winter nites! --RIP Say hello to both Alberts, and Riley King when you jam with `em.

Tucker Callan, Mumford NY

May the God of tender mercy (Psalms 83:18) grant the family peace and comfort during this time of sorrow (2Cor. 1: 2-4).

My condolences to the family. May God comfort you during this difficult time.

sorry for your loss, Lonnie was a great human!!

Rip Lee, you were a great friend.

just wanted to thank the brooks family for sharing your dad with all of us fans for all them years he will be missed by all of us god bless

Please accept my condolences on the loss of your love one.

I'm met Lonnie when he was playing the guitar and Hammond Indiana and was one of the nicest people I ever met he seemed to have a way to cross any racial barrier and open his heart of kindness up to me and invited me to his house to play Guitars with him as I introduced myself as a guitar player too. Somehow lost the phone and address. Now I regret that I never did do that as I became extremely busy trying to survive and start a business and was later injured in a construction accident in 2002 and am under VA care since then but I'm out of the woods. I guess we all have to go to see the master in the sky someday. I'm sure the man upstairs well received him and my condolences to his family. Lonnie was just a great guy but extraordinary because of his guitar playing and outgoing kindness. He was an inspiration to keep me going and however I sold my guitar back then for a studio recording and started a business these are three guitars but I built so I guess I'll just put them on here cuz it reminds me of a beautiful a person and I wish he could have seen these and played with me. I just opened my own recording studio on the near southside. 4 tripple nickle S.Halsted ST Chicago, IL.as (HOLLYWOODSTARSSTUDIO.COM. DAVYROCKSTAR.COM

The only thing holding us back to be a musician now is gravity so we should get up and play a tribute.

Six strings down,
another Blues slinger's back home.

Lonnie Brooks has gone on to claim his reward at that Heavenly blues concert where he will play his soulful axe eternally!
-Kenny C., Chicago

Please accept my condolences on the loss of your loved one. May the God of peace prove to be a refuge for you during this distressing time.

Psalms 9:9

With heartfelt sympathies and condolences extended to the family,friends and fans. In the home going.of a great blues singer Lonnie Brook may your soul find rest in"Soul Heaven".

Artis.Ac. Hudson
Sr. Macon Ga.

Dear Family of Lonnie Brooks,
As well as being a Blues icon and a formidable talent, Lonnie was extremely gracious to fans. His many friends and admirers from all walks of life remember him fondly and will dearly miss him. Condolences and prayers to you!

Suz Phillips

To the family and friends of Lonnie Brooks,
May your cherished memories sustain you during this difficult time.

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Condolences to family of friends. May prayers and kind words from others comfort loved ones.

I saw Lonnie play several times in the 90s, in Rockford, Champaign-Urbana and Chicago. He put on a great show. As I recall, his son Ronnie played guitar in his band at the time. I honestly hadn't thought about him in years, but seeing his obit brought back some great memories.

My sincere condolences on your immeasurable loss. May God provide the family with the strength needed to endure the days ahead.

You Will Forever Live On In Our Hearts & Souls Lonnie! RIP Our Friend, Severely Missed But Never Forgotten!

My thoughts and prayers are with the BROOKS FAMILY in their time of grief. May 'God' give you peace at this most difficult time. He was a great Blues Singer. -Romans 15:13

MAY THE THOUGHT OF KNOWING THAT FAMILY AND FRIENDS SHARE IN YOUR GRIEF BRING YOUR FAMILY A MEASURE OF COMFORT.PLEASE READ PROV 17:17

Ron, we are so very sorry for your loss. You & your family are in our prayers.

We'll miss you !

May your hearts be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times you shared together as you celebrate a life well lived and loved by many. Psalms 90:10.

My condolences to the family and friends in the loss of your loved one. Life is so unpredictable even though aging is a good reason to figure when it could happen. But for family losing someone you love is not something you want to predict. God has an appointed time in which he will restore our loved ones to the earth in perfect health.

My condolences to Ronnie, Wayne Baker Brooks and family for the loss of your dear father Lonnie. May you continue to be blessed with his memory and legacy and may your hearts be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times you shared together as you celebrate a life well lived and loved by many (John 6:40) ~ Linda, Queens, NY

I'm so sorry for your loss. May the God of comfort give you the strength you need to endure. Again I'm so sorry for your loss. B.H.