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Thread started 08/16/04 10:19pm

ChiTownNPG

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A Columbia Native Will Turn The Sudden And Tragic Loss Of His Daughter Into A Musical Tribute.



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(Columbia) Aug. 16, 2004 - A Columbia native will turn the sudden and tragic loss of his daughter into a musical tribute.

John Blackwell is Prince's drummer. In June, his 2-year-old daughter Jia drowned in the family's pool.

Fellow musicians, family and friends are putting their talents together for a memorial concert. It's August 31st at Keenan Theater at 7:00pm. Tickets cost between $11 and $15 and can be purchased at any Sounds Familiar.

Several local groups are scheduled to perform including Straight Ahead, Fat Back & the Groove Band, Robert Newton, Intrigue and three gospel groups. In addition to being sold at Sounds Familiar locations, tickets will also be sold by each band.

According to the promoter, all of the money raised is going to the Jia Blackwell Foundation which is currently being set-up to promote child safety awareness. As of right now, John Blackwell is not scheduled to attend as he's still on the road touring.

Posted 10:51pm by BrettWitt


(4-21-2004) Columbia native returns home as Prince drummer
Thousands of people bought tickets for the Prince concert on Wednesday at the Carolina Center. A Columbia native will also be in the spotlight when the renowned singer, songwriter, musician takes the stage. John Blackwell plays drums.


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Reply #1 posted 08/16/04 10:27pm

SammiJ

thats really sweet


its such a sad loss tho, she was a beautiful child
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Reply #2 posted 08/16/04 10:37pm

Zelaira

I wish I could go. So Sad.so Tragic A Loss.
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Reply #3 posted 08/16/04 10:56pm

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I too wish I could attend...

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Reply #4 posted 08/17/04 1:42am

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Could a sober person even have fun at this show? It's great the Blackwells are doing this, but it's so sad. I get teary eyed every time I think about the horrible tragedy they're going through.

I think I'd buy a ticket to help their cause and wouldn't actually show up at the show.

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Alex
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