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In praise of Chico Neto

 

Hi all,?
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I just received my Archives III box here in Brazil (thanks to a fellow rustie who brought it to me with his luggage for his vacations here in Rio) and I couldn't help but remember my dear friend Chico, who passed away almost six years ago.
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Chico was very active at this group many years ago, contributing with lots of artwork for bootlegs from the Greendale era and beyond. He had a huge musical collection and was very generous with his trades, back at the "mail days" before torrents and streaming. I'm sure many of you older rusties remember him.
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I met Chico just before the 2001 Rock in Rio concert, and we became buddies ever since. He was literally my best friend for almost two decades, until his untimely passing in 2019 due to a heart attack. It is a pity that he never lived to see (and hear) the release of Archives II and III, which he liked to call "the Holy Graal in parcelments". I bought both sets in his honor and made it a kind of a personal ritual to hear every new NY release thinking about him, as well as a "special hearing session" at his birth and death anniversaries (I'll do it again soon).?
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If you knew Chico, please light a candle, say a prayer or send happy thoughts to him next February 8th, wherever he may be. He would surely appreciate it!
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Thanks and all the best,
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Fabio "Yes I'm Passionate" Gradel
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So very sorry to hear of Chico’s passing, Fabio. I remember him well and will think of him on Feb. 8th. He was indeed a generous trader and you were too. Glad to hear you received the NYAVIII in Brazil. Enjoy and best wishes!

Sharry (Up in T.O. Keepin’ Jive Alive)
 

Here's to Chico!? May he continue to rest in peace.? Thank you for honoring him with this post.? What an act of kindness!!!

On Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 10:05:23 AM EST, Fabio "Yes I'm Passionate" via groups.io <fgradel@...> wrote:


Hi all,?
?
I just received my Archives III box here in Brazil (thanks to a fellow rustie who brought it to me with his luggage for his vacations here in Rio) and I couldn't help but remember my dear friend Chico, who passed away almost six years ago.
?
Chico was very active at this group many years ago, contributing with lots of artwork for bootlegs from the Greendale era and beyond. He had a huge musical collection and was very generous with his trades, back at the "mail days" before torrents and streaming. I'm sure many of you older rusties remember him.
?
I met Chico just before the 2001 Rock in Rio concert, and we became buddies ever since. He was literally my best friend for almost two decades, until his untimely passing in 2019 due to a heart attack. It is a pity that he never lived to see (and hear) the release of Archives II and III, which he liked to call "the Holy Graal in parcelments". I bought both sets in his honor and made it a kind of a personal ritual to hear every new NY release thinking about him, as well as a "special hearing session" at his birth and death anniversaries (I'll do it again soon).?
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If you knew Chico, please light a candle, say a prayer or send happy thoughts to him next February 8th, wherever he may be. He would surely appreciate it!
?
Thanks and all the best,
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Fabio "Yes I'm Passionate" Gradel
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Hey Sharry, thanks for your kind words! I remember you from back in the day. Glad to know you're still keeping the jive alive!
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Fabio "Yes I'm Passionate" Gradel

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