When I heard the news this morning I think a part of my soul died.              
   The local news paper read "Piedmont blues guitarist, singer John Cephas dies."
  I actually had the pleasure of meeting and talking with John, and the first thing that you think is Wow!!! He absolutely loved to meet and spend time with the people that loved his (our)  music...tha blues. On stage John could flat blow tha roof off. His baritone voice was warm and inviting. His fingerpicking effortless. He could captivate an auditorium full of people with his voice and an acoustic guitar. 
Oh yeah, and his laugh (Lord, I will never forget his laugh!)...it was contagious!!! 
  I  love John Cephas. He has been a musical mentor, hero, and blues historian.         
 God bless you John, Rest in peace........   
 Thank you for touching my soul...  
 
 Scott