Dave Cuneo Gone but not Forgotten

It is with immense sadness that I share with you the news of Dave Cuneo's passing from this life. Dave died on Wednesday, January 9th, 2013. David's obituary stated "that he was an incredibly talented and gifted, well-known musician in the Worcester area and played in many venues in Boston, Worcester, as well as Europe throughout his life. He played for many years with his two brothers and their two close friends. David was passionate about music and the arts but is most cherished for his peaceful, humble spirit and incredible generosity towards his fellow human beings and animals." How Dave and I got together is attributed to my good friend Jason James. When I was in search of a new lead guitarist for the Khaos Junkies in the fall of 2011 I called Jason and asked if he knew of anyone. Well aware of my love for the music of the Stones, Jason told me he had just the guy for me. He gave me Dave's number and right from the first time we practiced together we hit it off. Dave joined the band that fall and provided us with the raw energy we were looking for on lead. I told Dave numerous times that I'd been looking to play with someone like him my entire life. Dave and I shared a similar passion for music. Not only could he play the Stones licks like Keith and Ronnie, but Dave had a way about him that was different from a lot of other musicians I've played with before. He was one of the most humble and grateful human beings I'd ever met, which allowed us to connect on many levels, not just musical. Dave was so looking forward to rebuilding the Khaos Junkies in 2013 with me and towards getting into the recording studio together to do the band's next CD. Now we'll never get that chance because he's gone, which deeply saddens me. Well Dave you are gone, but my good friend you will NEVER EVER be forgotten. Your spirit lives on. I will do that next CD in your honor when the time is right. Until then I want to say thank you to God for the good times we had together and for all that we shared. May you rest in peace. Peace, David........a.k.a.............Dubble D

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