It is a strange balance we have had to deal with over the past few years. In making this documentary, in the manner in which we have made it, we have made many friends of the men and women who have graciously and selflessly given time, memory and opinion to us. And, unfortunately, as it has been in the recent past, we lose some of those friends way too early in life. It is hard to deal with for us, but we cannot imagine the loss for closer friends than us or for family.

With unimaginable sadness, we must mention the passing of both legendary session drummer and member of Joe Meek's The Outlaws, Bobby Graham and recently retired head of Decca Classical Records, Jimmy Lock.

Bobby's CV is incomparable and even a quick perusal of his contributions to rock music recordings for close to the past 50 years is breathtaking. The loss of Bobby Graham, after nearly 5 brave months battling with stomach cancer, is as profound as his accomplishments.

We had spoken with Bobby last Autumn, to invite him to view the most recent cut of our project, but informed us that he was too sick to do so, but wished us the best of success and hoped to see it when he was feeling better. We regret that day hadn't come to pass, but we thank him for his time and candor and gracious good will. Cheers, Bobby.

Jimmy Lock was a close friend and associate of Joe Meek's from his days at IBC in the 1950's and became one of the most influential and important engineer/producers of classical music recordings in the last half of the 20th Century. Jimmy was a great friend to us and the production of A LIFE IN THE DEATH OF JOE MEEK and we are pleased to say that he saw the last work-in-progress screening of the doc last October in London and honored us by stating, with tears in his eyes, that we "had done good by Joe. You got it right."

Before heading off to London this past week for more filming for the documentary, we had pulled out Jimmy's number with the intention of getting together with him when we arrived. However, during a phone conversation with John Repsch, author of THE LEGENDARY JOE MEEK, the news that Jimmy had died last January was imparted.

Jimmy Lock was an easy person to love, because the genuineness of his affection was directed with such care and good taste. We love you Jimmy, and miss you dearly.