When I first saw Sal Maida's name on the cover of a Roxy Music record back in 1976, I had a good laugh. I thought, "What the hell is this paisan doing with these British glam queens?" Years later, while working the night shift at Smash CD's, this lanky giant walked in while I was chatting with my friend Spike.
"Do you know who that is," Spike asked. "I've seen him in here before," I said. "That's Sal Maida, from Roxy Music."
"That's Sal Maida??"
Maida walked over to me. "You're Sal, right? Me too. Did you get in the Japanese Blossom Toes reissue?"
And that was the beginning of a beautiful 34 year friendship.
I worked with Sal. I dined with Sal. I heard live music with Sal. I made music with Sal. He was always the same guy, no matter the situation. Funny, warm, and genuine. He was a brilliant storyteller. A real paisan. My mother loved him.
It's hard to process the chain of events that started in December and ended with Sal's passing on Sunday morning. I truly don't know all of the details. What I do know seems incredibly unfair. I will miss him. Everyone who knew him will miss him.
My heart goes out to his amazing wife Lisa.
22 comments:
So sorry for the loss of your friend.
That is a loss. my condolences. I just read his book last year. I highly recommend it to anyone interested in an amazing rock n roll life story.
Aw geez, Sal. I’m sorry for the loss of your friend.
After the hurt heals a bit, would love to hear more about your friendship with Sal M. In the meantime, my condolences. . .
Thanks for sharing, Sal, and would, like others, love to hear more.
Sal, I'm awfully sorry, you always spoke such kind words about him. He sure was a talented artist.
Sorry for your loss.
Randy
Sal- Very sorry for your loss.
So sorry Sal. A great talent
Peace to you and his family.
Well, yes, a shitty year can get worse. My sympathies.
My deepest condolences on the passing of your friend. You always spoke so well of him. This must be a tough loss.
A beautiful tribute. Thank you for sharing. My condolences to his family and friends.
Found this collection of interviews that were entertaining and enlightening. R.I.P., Sal.
https://knowyourbassplayer.com/2015/03/10/2015-3-10-sal-maida/
My condolences, Sal.
So sorry Sal
I'm so sorry, Sal. Bandmates are special, and I know the feeling.
My Deepest Condolences
I'm sorry for your loss. It's tough to lose a good friend like that.
I am truly, so sorry to hear that you've lost a cherished friend and bandmate. I loved the John Sally Ride records, and I just saw Sal Maida play with Milk 'N' Cookies. It's always so surreal to me that a person can be here one day, and gone the next, and it absolutely sucks that it had to be such a good one.
My condolences, Sal....
Very sorry to hear this news, Sal. Take care of yourself.
Sorry for the passing of The Sally Ride.
I'm sorry for the loss of your friend - great tribute.
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