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metalbob

01-09-2006, 12:42 AM

I don't know how many of you remember one of are own jpo259 but to me he was a childhood friend who I reconected with here on this forum we were friends from childhood we played army together went to school together spent last thanksgiving . Joe was one hell of a bass monster player sweet nice guy and I for one will truely miss my friend.He ended his life on november 20 he leaves behind two kids bobby and joe 12 and 10 if you met him or were lucky enough to get a post repled to from him he was a true cool person take care my friend I hope you are in a better place I miss you.....

ToeJamFootball

01-09-2006, 12:46 AM

metalbob

01-09-2006, 12:48 AM

[QUOTE]Originally posted by ToeJamFootball
[B]. [

/B][/
QUOTE] thank you I hope everyone who knew him will say alittle bit here I feel so sad

Funkee1

01-09-2006, 12:58 AM

Originally posted by metalbob
I don't know how many of you remember one of are own jpo259 but to me he was a childhood friend who I reconected with here on this forum we were friends from childhood we played army together went to school together spent last thanksgiving . Joe was one hell of a bass monster player sweet nice guy and I for one will truely miss my friend.He ended his life on november 17 he leaves behind to kids bobby and joe 12 and 10 if you met him or were lucky enough to get a post repled to from him he was a true cool person take care my friend I hope you are in a better place I miss you.....

:freak: :eek: :cry:

jpo259 was a cool guy. I was just gonna refer him for a gig too.......

DAMN!

SteveyDevey

01-09-2006, 01:08 AM

lownote

01-09-2006, 01:25 AM

jpo259
Senior Member

Registered: Sep 2003
Location: Mobile (read-homeless)
Posts: 85

Having spent 6 years of my life as an infantryman in the Army and Marine Corps, I kinda don't like rain!!!! Too many memories of too much time spent soaking wet and cold and miserable! Nowadays, I still like throwing on a ruck and hiking the hills or doing some mountaineering, but I tell no lie when I tell others I am a fair weather hiker!!!
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RIP friend.

mrcrow

01-09-2006, 02:01 AM

we will remember...

MageZ

01-09-2006, 02:39 AM

:cry: :(

I remeber few his posts...looked like it was really cool guy. :(

Rippin' Robin

01-09-2006, 03:17 AM

Yeah, I remember him.

Sad. Very, very sad.

mike fitzwell

01-09-2006, 04:07 AM

:( :cry:

Jazz Ad

01-09-2006, 04:58 AM

I indeed remember him very well.
He will be missed.
Life's a bitch sometimes.Originally posted by jpo259

What got you started in playing the bass ?

It was the spring/summer of 1978, and it seemed like, all of a sudden, all my friends were playing guitar. We were all 13-14 at the time. They tried to get me to play. I couldn't make my fingers do a barre chord! One day, right around the same time, we were listening to Rushs' 1976 live album, 'All the Worlds a Stage'. The tune 'By-Tor and the Snow Dog' came around, and the bassline caught me hook, line, and sinker!!! (Not the growly fight stuff, the tune's meat and potatoes bass line!). I asked my friend Jorge what kind of guitar makes THAT noise??!!! He proceeds to tell me it's a bass, and goes home to get his older bro's Fender Jazz. With a bass in hand, listening to that tune, I became HOOKED!!!!! By summers' end, my parents had gotten my a cheapo Rickenbacker copy and a Carvin 1/2 stack!! I got the newest Rush album, 'Hemispheres', a Hemispeheres music book, a Mel Bay book, and off I went!!! By Christmas break that year, I could play the whole album, and was HOOOOOOOKKKKKED!!!!!!!!! Rest in Peace pal.

Sunken

01-09-2006, 05:02 AM

whoneedstherapy

01-09-2006, 05:10 AM

RIP:cry:

Jazz Ad

01-09-2006, 05:15 AM

Oh, NOVEMBER the 17th ?
He posted on the 20th. :(

gazman

01-09-2006, 05:16 AM

I never knew him. But is always a sad thing when we lose one of our own.

RIP

metalbob

01-09-2006, 05:41 AM

Originally posted by Jazz Ad
Oh, NOVEMBER the 17th ?
He posted on the 20th. :(

Pretty sure I was talking to some members of the Clay Colton band thats how I found out Joe and I knew each other from grade school so I googled his name and the correct date was Sunday Nov 20 2005 my bad still makes sad gonna miss him

fretless

01-09-2006, 06:31 AM

R.I.P.

Ole Man Blues

01-09-2006, 06:36 AM

I am so sorry to hear this.

R.I.P.:(

Craigv

01-09-2006, 06:42 AM

Originally posted by Jazz Ad
I indeed remember him very well.
quote:
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Originally posted by jpo259

What got you started in playing the bass ?

It was the spring/summer of 1978, and it seemed like, all of a sudden, all my friends were playing guitar. We were all 13-14 at the time. They tried to get me to play. I couldn't make my fingers do a barre chord! One day, right around the same time, we were listening to Rushs' 1976 live album, 'All the Worlds a Stage'. The tune 'By-Tor and the Snow Dog' came around, and the bassline caught me hook, line, and sinker!!! (Not the growly fight stuff, the tune's meat and potatoes bass line!). I asked my friend Jorge what kind of guitar makes THAT noise??!!! He proceeds to tell me it's a bass, and goes home to get his older bro's Fender Jazz. With a bass in hand, listening to that tune, I became HOOKED!!!!! By summers' end, my parents had gotten my a cheapo Rickenbacker copy and a Carvin 1/2 stack!! I got the newest Rush album, 'Hemispheres', a Hemispeheres music book, a Mel Bay book, and off I went!!! By Christmas break that year, I could play the whole album, and was HOOOOOOOKKKKKED!!!!!!!!!
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He will be missed.
Life's a bitch sometimes.Rest in Peace pal.

I remember this post! It stuck because it was so similar to how I got started, and was around the same time as well.

I also remember being impressed that he served in two branches of the military at two different times.

For whatever it's worth I hope this sad news is incorrect. If not, I'm very sorry to read this. It's way too tragic to leave behind a young family under any circumstances.

Rippin' Robin

01-09-2006, 06:47 AM

http://www.sdreader.com/published/2005-12-01/blurt.htm
Monster Bass Player Lost Oceanside police confirm that Joe Pontisso, 41, shot himself in the head while driving on College Boulevard November 19. Pontisso, a bassist in the Clay Colton Band, 427, and Triocity, played regularly at Carlsbad venues. His friends say Pontisso had recorded all the bass parts on Evel Knievel -- The Rock Opera, a musical that has been recorded and may become a stage show.

"He wasn't a big guy, but he was a monster bass player," says guitarist Jon Jones of his longtime friend, a fellow ex-Marine.

"He played with us Thursday [November 17] at JJ Landers in Fallbrook," says Clay Colton. "He showed up at Tom Giblin's on Saturday and said, 'Hi.' Then he left, and you know the end of the story. We knew he was always slightly depressed, but we thought it was job-oriented."

Pontisso, a bomb expert, detonated ordnance for a living.

"He saw his friend accidentally blow himself up in an armory on Camp Pendleton," says drummer Mike Stryler. "He had so many experiences in the military. I think he just carried a lot of troublesome things he wasn't able to let go of." Pontisso left behind two children aged 12 and 10. -- Ken Leighton

J the D

01-09-2006, 06:55 AM

Some of us are just fortunate enough to have passed through our personal times of challenge and can make it through the night now. Sometimes the animal just takes its victim with it. My thoughts and prayers will be lifted up for the two young boys he left behind and a totally destroyed mother that has to help those boys deal with Joe's passing.

If any of you are feeling like Joe was please E-mail, PM call or come to Florida and talk to me. You are not out there alone. 24/7

JD

lug

01-09-2006, 07:02 AM

My prayers for his family and his soul.

bassplayer7770

01-09-2006, 07:12 AM

:(

So sad...

The Insomniac

01-09-2006, 07:17 AM

Emprov

01-09-2006, 08:18 AM

No friggen way! I was just thinking about him last night and wondering why he hadn't been around. RIP Joe. :(

StevieMac

01-09-2006, 08:25 AM

Originally posted by Craigv

I remember this post! It stuck because it was so similar to how I got started, and was around the same time as well.

I also remember being impressed that he served in two branches of the military at two different times.

For whatever it's worth I hope this sad news is incorrect. If not, I'm very sorry to read this. It's way too tragic to leave behind a young family under any circumstances.

I remember jpo259 and I remember that post too. He always seemd like such an enthusiastic guy.

R.I.P.

speddling

01-09-2006, 09:15 AM

:( wow, what a loss. I too remember his posts.

bassman1956

01-09-2006, 09:17 AM

:( :(

He will be missed!

Fran da Man

01-09-2006, 09:50 AM

My heart just sank...
RIP my Bass Brother.
:(

Emprov

01-09-2006, 09:51 AM

A few pics of jpo259 that I found from a quick Google:

http://www.ekrockopera.com/photos/band_2.jpg

http://www.ekrockopera.com/photos/band_3.jpg

basshunter

01-09-2006, 09:55 AM

wow, this is really sad, sad news. Rest im Peace brother...:cry: :cry:

chris-dax

01-09-2006, 09:57 AM

very sad...sending prayers for his soul and for his friends and family. God bless you jpo.....c-d

Deville

01-09-2006, 10:03 AM

Wow, I spoke with him before he bought the Avatar b210. He said our phone conversation played a big role in his decision to buy it.

I fear for his soul...

Jumpy

01-09-2006, 10:10 AM

My thoughts and prayers go out to his family:(

sunburstbasser

01-09-2006, 10:17 AM

Thats horrible.

I looked up to him so much.:(

beam

01-09-2006, 10:20 AM

SimsburyKid

01-09-2006, 10:27 AM

I think I might have seen him around. Im still a noob so...

R.I.P. JPO wish I got to know you.

takeout

01-09-2006, 11:37 AM

This Really Sucks.

s4001

01-09-2006, 12:53 PM

Rest in peace and God bless to a fellow bass brother. Wishes to his family. :(

bassment zombie

01-09-2006, 01:02 PM

damn...life is such a precious, fragile thing. I can only wish that he felt he had someone to talk with when he was feeling what he felt in those final moments...

bpocall

01-09-2006, 01:04 PM

Damn. Best wishes to his family :(

NeonVomit

01-09-2006, 01:15 PM

...I don't know what to say. Sure, I never actually met the guy, but he was interesting, informative and enthusiastic... he was a member of this community!

:( RIP dude, maybe death will be kinder to you.

My thoughts are with his children.

monark

01-09-2006, 02:55 PM

RIP :(

Jamacuco

01-09-2006, 02:56 PM

Such a tragedy... :( R.I.P.

Zamfir

01-09-2006, 03:20 PM

I remember him for being a huge Rush fan, and a nice guy on the forum.

I hope he's resting in an easier place, now.

Spark

01-09-2006, 04:29 PM

This is so sad! I hope is family is OK. :(

bnyswonger

01-09-2006, 05:07 PM

What a shame and a waste...R.I.P bro .

I will never understand how someone with kids could do this....hell I don't understand it period.

:(

jetmech727

01-09-2006, 05:16 PM

Thats such horible news. I never knew him, but my thoughts go to him and his family.

I'm wondering if theres a way someone could set up a memorial type room in addition to this forum for our fallen comrads. I would do it myself but I just dont have that kind of know how.

megadan

01-09-2006, 05:21 PM

The least we could do; I know some other places/forums let the admins know, make sure that a persons profile/posts never get erased or what have you...

L-1329

01-09-2006, 05:35 PM

Oh damn... I always enjoyed reading his posts, and was myself wondering if he has been around lately. He was also a BAD ASS bassist, and I just listened to a track he posted once called 'The Connection', which is a super cool rocking track with some killer bass work. Maybe someone can post it again? Truly sad.:(

oldivor

01-09-2006, 05:45 PM

metalbob

01-09-2006, 06:31 PM

Originally posted by megadan
The least we could do; I know some other places/forums let the admins know, make sure that a persons profile/posts never get erased or what have you...

I think that would be a great idea I knew Joe since 3rd grade all through high school we both went down different paths and last year right before thanksgiving we re-conected on this forum we were both like is that you wow that is you whats up we spent the day after thanksgiving togeather got to meet his kids funny they were named bobby and joe we jammed and talked caught up on old times I'm gonna miss him he truely was a monster bass player who loved to show anyone and everyone help ....just makes me sad :cry:

phunkyhick

01-09-2006, 07:39 PM

I remember many great conversations about bass distortion, POD's, and Jeff Ament's tone on Yellow Ledbetter; among other things like how to be the best bassist for a band and not for yourself.

Never actually met the guy, but shit. I never saw that coming. I definitely liked the guy. That is real sad. Send one out to his kids.

zachoff

01-09-2006, 10:48 PM

What a f'n bummer... Love and peace to all those affected.

Thunderbroom

01-09-2006, 11:02 PM

I'm both saddened and angry.

I glance over my shoulder and see my two kids, and then I think of Joe's two sons.

:(

Trento54

01-10-2006, 12:31 AM

I never really new him
i read a few of his post
truely sadining

Johnny BoomBoom

01-10-2006, 02:36 AM

Sad News indeed.

Didn't really know the guy, but do remember his monicker appearing from time to time...........

My condolences to his family, friends, his two sons, and their mum.:(

scythe

01-10-2006, 03:01 AM

:(

RIP

no-logic

01-10-2006, 04:28 AM

RIP Joe. You will be missed. :cry:

Moody Johnny

01-10-2006, 04:59 AM

I don't remember much of his posts, but this is a saddening thread nevertheless. It's always terrible when someone is doomed to carry such weight inside that they just cannot take it anymore.

Benjamin

01-10-2006, 05:05 AM

:(

I remember his posts well. Nice guy all round, pity he couldn't hold it in.

KeroseneTrewthe

01-10-2006, 06:20 AM

Man thats sad.:(

Craigv

01-10-2006, 06:28 AM

metalbob, do you think Joe's family would like to see this message thread at some point in the future? It's obvious that even in an anonymous place like this forum Joe had a positive impact. We all take solace in different ways, so I thought I'd put it out there for consideration.

flatcat

01-10-2006, 07:28 AM

RIP. :(

MistahMojoRyan

01-10-2006, 08:33 AM

My condolences to his family. Very sad. :(

sheepdog

01-10-2006, 08:52 AM

Originally posted by Thunderbroom
I'm both saddened and angry.

I glance over my shoulder and see my two kids, and then I think of Joe's two sons.

:(

I don't have any kids myself, but +1 still. My prayers are with his family. His suffering is over, but his actions will unfortunately affect them for a long time. My sincerest sympathy...

:(

B-Bottom

01-10-2006, 08:54 AM

Originally posted by MistahMojoRyan
My condolences to his family. Very sad. :(

Big +1. That's very sad

niomosy

01-10-2006, 11:19 AM

:(

I met him at the (attempted) SoCal bass meet.

Nice guy. We chatted over a beer then went looking for anyone else from HCBF (hence the "attempted" ;) )

What a shame. I know he'd been bouncing around a bit and whatnot. Truly a shame.

JC Bass

01-10-2006, 11:41 AM

Proud swagger out of the schoolyard
Waiting for the world's applause
Rebel without a conscience
Martyr without a cause

Static on your frequency
Electrical storm in your veins
Raging at unreachable glory
Straining at invisible chains

And now you're trembling on a rocky ledge
Staring down into a heartless sea
Can't face life on a razor's edge
Nothing's what you thought it would be

All of us get lost in the darkness
Dreamers learn to steer by the stars
All of us do time in the gutter
Dreamers turn to look at the cars

Turn around and turn aroud and turn around
Turn around and walk the razor's edge
Don't turn you back
And slam the door on me

It's not as if this barricade
Blocks the only road
It's not as if you're all alone
In wanting to explode

Someone set a bad example
Made surrender seem all right
The act of a noble warrior
Who lost the will to fight

And now you're trembling on a rocky edge
Staring down into a heartless sea
Done with life on a razor's edge
Nothing's what you thought it would be

All of us get lost in the darkness
Dreamers learn to steer by the stars
All of us do time in the gutter
Dreamers turn to look at the cars

Turn around and turn aroud and turn around
Turn around and walk the razor's edge
Don't turn you back
And slam the door on me

No hero in your tragedy
No daring in your escape
No salutes for your surrender
Nothing noble in your fate
Christ, what have you done?

All of us get lost in the darkness
Dreamers learn to steer by the stars
All of us do time in the gutter
Dreamers turn to look at the cars

Turn around and turn aroud and turn around
Turn around and walk the razor's edge
Turn around and walk the razor's edge
Turn around and walk the razor's edge
Don't turn your back
And slam the door on me
_______________________________________________

He should have listened to the words... :cry:

embellisher

01-10-2006, 02:43 PM

RIP

How sad.

His wife and children will be in my thoughts and prayers.

I wonder what can be so bad
That it makes you want to die
I wonder what could be so tragic
Makes you want to take your life

And I know
It's hard to take what's happening
Life is tough sometimes
It seem like there's no hope for you
Your life is worth more than you can say
It's hard to see beyond your pain
When you feel so dead inside
It's hard to see what you've been given
It's hard to find a hope in life

illidian

01-10-2006, 05:16 PM

Thumper

01-10-2006, 06:10 PM

RIP :cry:

venturawest

01-10-2006, 08:40 PM

you know what really bothers me? the pictures. i didn't know jpo personally, but i liked his posts, and i enjoyed his comments. it's like an abstraction.

until you see the pictures - and i realise this man, whom i didn't know personally, was real. and he has real survivors, and real children left at home. and he was obviously in real, real pain. it breaks my heart. RIP.

xdamagexx

01-10-2006, 11:14 PM

:cry:

R.I.P.

\m/

Super_Donut_Man

01-11-2006, 12:54 AM

Didn't know the guy, but:( that is truly sad. My prayers to his family.:(

gretschzildjian

01-11-2006, 01:37 AM

http://img3.harmony-central.com/acapella/ubb/icons/icon15.gif

Heart breaking...

Lots of strength to his family and friends...

Bonoman

01-11-2006, 11:03 AM

:cry:

davidj

01-11-2006, 01:01 PM

Wow. That's truly a shame. I pray for his children. I can't even imagine such a pointless loss at their age.

I remember posting some inquiries about whether or not I should buy an old Ibanez Musician bass I had come across a few years back. In particular, his enthusiasm and comments for that bass convinced me to go ahead and make the purchase. I've never regretted it and it's still my main bass to this day. No doubt, I will think of him this weekend when I open up that case, lay eyes on it and strike that first note. Very sad indeed.

RyCLB

01-11-2006, 02:41 PM

My prayers for his friends and family. Rest in peace, man. :(

Cortfan

01-11-2006, 06:40 PM

I'm so sorry to hear this. RIP. My prayers are with his family and friends.

82Daion

01-11-2006, 06:55 PM

RIP.

My condolences to his family.

Emprov

01-11-2006, 09:16 PM

Originally posted by venturawest
you know what really bothers me? the pictures. i didn't know jpo personally, but i liked his posts, and i enjoyed his comments. it's like an abstraction.

until you see the pictures - and i realise this man, whom i didn't know personally, was real. and he has real survivors, and real children left at home. and he was obviously in real, real pain. it breaks my heart. RIP.

Ya, they pretty much kicked my butt too when I was searching. I had a few exchanges with him but that's about it, truely a guy who I wish that I had known better.