Comments on: Kenneth Harper

By: stephen vahle

stephen vahle — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 16:14:10 +0000

I am shocked and dismayed to have lost an old friend. We met at a jam session at JMU in his freshman year. We roomed together, played in numerous bands, and partied til dawn on many an occasion. He turned me on to Yoga, Steve Reich, and true grooove.

To brother Dave and Ken’s family my deepest sentiments.

By: Stuart McLean

Stuart McLean — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 23:21:57 +0000

I just read about Ken’s passing today in the JMU alumni magazine. I knew Ken when he was an undergrad at JMU and we played together in the Roanoke (Virginia) Symphony. We shared many long rides from Harrisonburg, VA, down to Roanoke for rehearsals and concerts. He was my roommate several times at the Hotel Roanoke where the symphony housed the out-of-town musicians. He was great fun and very entertaining company and we shared way too many cold beverages for either of our own good!

To Ken’s family and friends – I am truly sorry for all of our loss.

By: Living in Colorado

Living in Colorado — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 21:45:21 +0000

I remember him from the Colorado Symphony. He will always be missed.

By: Susan Purcell

Susan Purcell — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 04:05:31 +0000

Ken and I were classmates at Rice University. He always had a smile on his face and a pleasant disposition. very sad…..

By: Lynn Peterson

Lynn Peterson — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 00:50:25 +0000

Thanks for this Ken. It has been a long time since we have seen each other but I am going to see Amy tomorrow. Hope things are going well with you.
Lynn Peterson (Heine)

By: Troy Birdsong

Troy Birdsong — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 04:41:20 +0000

It’s a total shock to hear about Ken’s passing. He was a great bass player and teacher. I met Ken at Roundtop and learned a lot from him. Everything you said about him is true. He was a true musician who will be greatly missed.