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Many of you are new and might not remember our intrepid host of the old Z Chat, good and constant Zappa fan, Studabaker Hop (Stewie). But I think some of his friends are still here, though. I am sorry to say that he passed away over the weekend leaving everyone who knew him and chatted with him at a loss. Please leave a message so we can remember him better. Here is a little more about him.

Rest in Peace
Studabaker Hop (Stewie)

Gentle sweet man with a wry and wicked sense of humour. Music lover, admirer of Frank Zappa and avid blues music collector. Saw Frank seven times in his life, always when he came to Montreal as soon as he was of an age to go to the places where he appeared. Almost met him in person when he happened to be in the same building where La La La Human Steps was rehearsing. (You just missed him!) Another highlight was when he saw what was basically the Fillmore album performed live in Montreal. He was in the audience for the Montreal segment which appeared on the Imaginary Diseases album. (I can almost hear you there .) His favorite FZ album was Uncle Meat. He also was very fond of Captain Beefheart and many, many blues artists. All the old timers like James Blood Ulmer, Muddy Waters, The Howlin Wolf, Skip James and also newer artists like Buddy Guy, Stevie Ray Vaughn and Jeff Beck. He had wide tastes, these are just skimming the top and he was always open to something new. He said that if he lost his music collection he would just freak. And he shared this love generously with others.

He was looking forward to getting his motorbike out now that the weather up north was getting warmer (at last!) and of getting back on his feet after a long illness. You will be sorely missed, my friend.

with much sadness
Sabrina

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Country music + Black music = Rock and Roll

RIP, Stewie.
Love,
Michele/CP

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GuacamoleQueenGuacamoleQueenGuacamoleQueen

Meu Amigo Studabaker Hop de Montreal,

Obrigado por tudo e vá em paz para o próximo nível. Espero que você curta os show do Zappa ao vivo no Céu.

Descanse em Paz

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The most beautiful thing we can experience is the mysterious. It is the source of all true Art and Science. - Albert Einstein

RIP Studabaker Hop... we'll miss you...

the saddest of news

those who where regs of the old zchat will recall his humour, generosity and love for FZ and the blues masters

i am gratefull for the genuine laughter we shared and countless hours of online fun
sadly missed brother stu (Neil)

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In memory of Stewie:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2iw35z8qp-Q

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The most beautiful thing we can experience is the mysterious. It is the source of all true Art and Science. - Albert Einstein

his ss name MGG

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Arf you out of your fucking mind.

don't know what too say i use to chat a lot on ss and the z chat with Hop. he was a nice good fella.we was talking back 1 year or more ago about what song to have played at our funnels we'd talk about anything and if my thinking is correct he said the black page the longest version he'd had in is collection..

RIP HOP

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Arf you out of your fucking mind.

I spoke to him on the old Zappa Chat many times

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www.freewebs.com/simonking - an unacknowledged literary prodigy
simonking1.blogspot.com - an angry recluse's written outpourings

Damn... I got just got a bit choked up and I didnt even really know the man. Zappa fans are in my family regardless of who they are and where they live. We'll miss him!

RIP HOP

I sure do remember "Stewie" from not only the forum but the old "Z-Chat" and knew he had become seriously ill at some point but not that he was terminally ill, although it seemed that that might be the case from reading a few of his last posts.

Well, that indeed was really was the case.

"R.I.P." Stude_Hop, you certainly will be missed.

--Batchain/George.

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RIP Stewed - Say hi to Frank
miss em both

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http://www.ssimfg.com/index.html

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Arf you out of your fucking mind.

This is very very sad to hear.

RIP

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There are groups that tend to dazzle a drug-stupefied audience into submission

From what I gather, he suffered a heart attack at the later part of last year. Which rendered him unable to walk. Maybe he got another heart attack, this time a fatal one. Although I ain't sure if this was how he deceased.

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There are groups that tend to dazzle a drug-stupefied audience into submission

Nobody knows for sure yet, but he didn't have anything terminal.

I recall having a few discussions with him over the past few years and this news, even though I didn't know him well, shocks me. As Bat brought up already, I knew that he wasn't well but didn't really know the extent of his illness...and of course, these now tragic circumstances...

No matter how many "heated" discussions I get in, EVERY Zappa fan (well, almost any) has my respect, especially one as hardcore as Studabaker Hop.

RIP, Studabaker Hop.

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Didn't really know him, although he seemed like a relaxed bloke.

RIP.

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I spent some time in the old chatroom, and always bumped into stuie.
a very nice and funny guy, with a great taste in music.

rip.

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"bit of nostalgia for the old folks."

His last post here was on 26th March to say he was listening to the Otis Rush Album called Mourning in the Morning. Goodbye Studabaker Hop.

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The way I see it Barry, this should be a very dynamite show.

Seems like I was just reading a recent post from him. Just a few days ago.

I send my condolences to his family and friends. He'll be missed.

I've enjoyed reading his posts over the last several months since joining and he seemed like a decent guy.

Sleep peacefully brother.

Such a shock

The forums of the distant (& more recent) past were better off for his being there.

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Ohhhh, this IS really sad. I don't know what to say. Always charming and a sense of adventure about him. Sadly missed indeed!

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" . . . On the outside now . . ."

Wow. I'm in shock. I spent many a fun time in the old chat with my buddy Stew The Jew as I used to like to call him. That fucker used to make me laugh my ass off. I knew he had some health issues recently and I'm glad I was able to wish him well before he passed. I'll miss him.
R.I.P. Stewie

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R.I.P. Stewie. I'll never hear Peter Green again without thinking of you. Enjoy the next life, my friend....

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Let's hear it again for the London Philharmonic Orchestra!