Michael Hepworth
Chicago (Perfect Music Today) 4/5/17/-On Sunday, April 2, Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel released the following statement: “Lonnie Brooks was a Chicago blues legend with a towering talent and soulful style that won him legions of fans across the country and around the world. His celebrated career inspired generations of music lovers, garnered numerous awards and brought him from the clubs of Chicago’s west side to the concert halls of Europe and beyond. Amy and my thoughts and prayers are with Lonnie Brooks’ family, friends and fans who are mourning his loss and celebrating his remarkable life.”Lonnie Brooks’ larger-than-life personality and abundance of pure talent made him beloved worldwide, leading The Chicago Tribune to declare his music “a joyful paean to the power of the blues.”
BLUES LEGEND LONNIE BROOKS’ VISITATION AND FUNERAL SERVICE
Visitation: Sunday, April 9:
Blake-Lamb Funeral Home
4727 W. 103rd St.
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
Wake/Viewing 3:00pm – -9:00pm
Funeral: Monday, April 10:
Liberty Temple Full Gospel Church
2233 W. 79th Street
Chicago, IL 60620
Visitation 10:00am – 11:00am
Services 11:00am
Interment following the service:
Lincoln Cemetery
12300 S. Kedzie Ave.
Chicago, IL 60655
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to:
The Lonnie Brooks Memorial Fund
PO Box 672
Dolton, IL 60419
Michael Hepworth
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