I am in shock. Just read on FB that Tuck passed suddenly last night.
I have no words.
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R.I.P. "Tuck" John Koontz : (
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Joined: Apr 29, 2010 Posts: 2472 Venice, CA 
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Posted on May 20 2017 12:56 PM
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Joined: Feb 26, 2006 Posts: 1339 Escondido, CA
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Posted on May 20 2017 12:56 PM
RIP Tuck |
Joined: Feb 27, 2006 Posts: 25705 Anaheim(So.Cal.)U.S.A.
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Posted on May 20 2017 12:57 PM
Very Sad, the nicest of Guys. Jeff(bigtikidude) |
Joined: Jul 13, 2008 Posts: 783
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Posted on May 20 2017 01:07 PM
John was just at our Royal Aces gig Tuesday night, looking hale and hearty. Terrible news. |
Joined: Sep 27, 2008 Posts: 1149 Damascus, Maryland
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Posted on May 20 2017 01:15 PM
Will "You're done, once you're a surfer you're done. You're in. It's like the mob or something. You're not getting out." - Kelly Slater Last edited: May 20, 2017 21:35:36 |
Joined: Feb 25, 2006 Posts: 19351 Des Moines, Iowa, USA
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Posted on May 20 2017 01:34 PM
Oh no... this is really terrible news. What an incredible and unique person. I will really miss him. My thoughts go out to his family and friends. Goodbye John. Site dude - S3 Agent #202 "It starts... when it begins" -- Ralf Kilauea |
Joined: Feb 26, 2006 Posts: 3863 North Atlantic 
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Posted on May 20 2017 01:38 PM
I am so sorry to hear this. My thoughts go out to his family and friends. Rev —Canadian Surf |
Joined: Feb 28, 2006 Posts: 2391 San Jose, Ca.
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Posted on May 20 2017 01:49 PM
This is awful news! John was one of the most unique, interesting, and kindest people that I've known. RIP, Tuck. —Bob |
Joined: Nov 16, 2009 Posts: 1077 San Francisco Bay Area
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Posted on May 20 2017 01:49 PM
I have such good memories of seeing John at shows all over the USA. He loved our KFJC surf battle and supported KFJC in every way. In shock, this is a huge loss to the surf music family.. |
Joined: Feb 27, 2006 Posts: 3795 tn
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Posted on May 20 2017 02:04 PM
What? What a great guy who really loved live music and especially surf music. He traveled to almost all of our shows in the past 5 years or so. I was looking forward to seeing him again in June. I will miss talking to him and seeing him out there with his cameras. RIP —http://www.satanspilgrims.com |
Joined: Jul 16, 2008 Posts: 1377 Coyoacán, Distrito Federal 
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Posted on May 20 2017 03:08 PM
Oh! ... I'm shocked. John captured in photo many special moments I'm gonna never forget. Really sad ... gonna miss him this Summer. —When you have to shoot ... shoot! Don't talk. "Los Grainders" > https://losgrainders.bandcamp.com |
Joined: Mar 13, 2009 Posts: 2367 Twin Cities, MN
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Posted on May 20 2017 03:27 PM
Tuck was one of the nicest & friendliest guys I've ever met, and an incredible supporter and fan of live music. The SG101 convention won't be the same without him. RIP Tuck. Enjoy all the awesome live shows in the great big venue in the sky! |
Joined: Feb 27, 2006 Posts: 10331 southern Michigan
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Posted on May 20 2017 04:16 PM
This is a horrible shock. Very, very sad. RIP John. Ivan Last edited: May 20, 2017 16:17:17 |
Joined: Mar 17, 2006 Posts: 530 Portland, OR
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Posted on May 20 2017 04:26 PM
Oh man, we'll miss John so much. RIP my friend. —Rick |
Joined: Mar 02, 2006 Posts: 11078 Berkeley, CA
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Posted on May 20 2017 04:36 PM
Just terrible such a lovely person. He'll be missed Danny Snyder I am now playing trumpet with Prince Buster tribute band 'Balzac' Playing keys and guitar with Combo Tezeta Formerly a guitarist in The TomorrowMen and Meshugga Beach Party Latest surf project - Now That's What I Call SURF |
Joined: Feb 26, 2008 Posts: 543 Copenhagen, Denmark 
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Posted on May 20 2017 04:57 PM
Just saw this on Facebook. I first met John in 2012 when El Ray was doing shows up to the SG101-convention. He was a very nice and cool guy. I've since been following his many great posts and pics on Facebook through the years. RIP John — |
Joined: Feb 27, 2006 Posts: 5323 the outer banks of north carolina
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Posted on May 20 2017 06:19 PM
tuck was my hang out buddy for all the instro summits and sg101 events...........RIP — |
Joined: Mar 06, 2008 Posts: 584 Adelaide 
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Posted on May 20 2017 07:14 PM
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Joined: Sep 01, 2006 Posts: 2754 New Orleans, LA
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Posted on May 20 2017 08:27 PM
Oh no! We're facebook friends but I never got to meet him in person. He's had some posts on here that were really interesting, definitely a scholar of the music — |
Joined: Mar 14, 2006 Posts: 2778 Atlanta, GA
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Posted on May 20 2017 09:01 PM
Wow! I am speechless................. ed —Traditional........speak softly and play through a big blonde amp. Did I mention that I still like big blonde amps? |
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