Count M’Butu Death – Obituary: On July 26th, 2021, InsideEko Media learned about the death of Count M’Butu through social media publications made on Twitter.
InsideEko is yet to confirm Count M’Butu’s cause of death as no health issues, accident or other causes of death have been learned to be associated with the passing.
This death has caused a lot of friends and family of M’Butu so much hurt. It is in that mourning spirit that the concerned persons have taken to social media to share tributes to the deceased and condolences to the affected family.
Tributes To Count M’Butu
Across social media users’ timelines are statements that show respect, admiration, and gratitude towards M’Butu as people mourn the passing.
Rest In Peace Count M’Butu, percussionist for Derek Trucks Band and ARU. From 2008-2010, I had the pleasure of co-hosting the Soul Jazz Jam at MoDaddy’s in Asheville, NC with my also now departed friend @sean_mason_music. We were blessed to have tapped into the Atlanta network of musicians from the Derek Trucks Band and Aquarium Rescue Unit; bands whose members were a HUGE influence on us. Along with guys like @kofimusic22, @yonricoscott, @matthewdslocum, @grantgreenjr, @realmarcusking, and many others, The Count would come and play with us in the house band, and then stay up all night afterwards regaling us with his amazing stories from his many years in the music industry. These guys, many of them also having passed on recently, didn’t have to give of their time and talent to play with a bunch of kids cutting their teeth, but they did and we all were elevated as players and humans as a result. I’ll never forget their influence on me, nor take it for granted. It was an absolutely amazing time in my life. Count was especially giving of his time and attention. We became good friends during that time. When he moved to South America a few years ago, he called me to tell me he was going, how excited he was, and how much he valued those nights in Asheville when we played together. Thank you Count. You will be missed dearly.
#countmbutu #derektrucksband #aquariumrescueunit
The sun set for Larry Jones – known as Count M’Butu – this morning at 5:25 a.m. He was a revered musician, loved by all he crossed paths with. Larry will never be forgotten for the valuable contributions & self sacrifices he made for music. He is now singing in God’s heavenly choir.
I just caught word that former Derek Trucks Band percussionist Count M’Butu passed away today – This is the only video I have of him, from the one time I saw DTB play in Burlington, in August 2008. Ignore the rough quality of the video, and enjoy the Count doing his thing! Rest In Peace Count
A dear friend to many, and me, crossed to the other side this morning. Harold
Larry Jones, the Count M’Butu, passed away at 5:25 AM. All my love and healing energy goes out to his family and to his wife, Graciela. I really loved the Count, as a friend and as a master of his art. Truly one of a kind, his smile, his easy going demeanor, the way he effortlessly spread the sounds of his percussion, love and joy to so many – I’m really going to miss him. One of my favorite memories of him is from the first Holiday Hootenanny in 2011. Instead of music over the PA between sets. Count, Yonrico,
Gaurav, and
Jeff Sipe started in on a very rhythmic percussion jam that lasted a good 10 minutes while the changeover was happening. What a way to set the tone for in the first year for the life of the Holiday Hoot, now entering its 10th season. The last few years, and the last couple of months, have been trying for me as we continue lose our friends who to me were each a towering presence in my life. Bruce, Ike, Yonrico, Johnny, and Count are together once again, and their energy is with me daily.
“They call it stormy Monday…” I can hear him singing his favorite song. Such sad news to hear of Harold
Larry Jones, known to many as Count M’Butu, passing this morning. Another tough loss to so many in the music community. We used to trade massages for conga lessons years and years ago. His lessons would last hours because we’d always get sidetracked talking about everything and anything. He loved sharing so many stories about his fascinating past and his love for drumming. I always looked forward to our long talks. He was a kind-hearted friend and teacher and he will be missed dearly by me and so many others. RIP Count M’Butu Thank you for the lovely shots
Ian Rawn! It’s great to see him smiling
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