Lou Rawls dies

[VWguy]

In Memoriam

Lou Rawls

December 1, 1933 - January 6, 2006



..........We all know that Lou Rawls' music entertained people around the world on vinyl, tape, CDs and in concert performances. Most of us know of Lou's fine work for over thirty years with the United Negro College Fund. During his travels, nothing lit Lou's eyes more than meeting the doctors, lawyers, architects, etc., who had benefited from scholarships as a result of his telethons and other fundraising activities for the UNCF. He truely believed that "a mind is a terrible thing to waste."

.........Having known Lou Rawls for over 25 years, I want you to know that he was a warm individual who was supremely generous in spirit. The quality I have been most impressed with over the years was the fact that Lou was an entertainer who genuinely liked people. In an airport, on the street, in restaurants and backstage Lou was always had a smile, a word, a handshake, a picture or an autograph for those who came up to him. He always ended his encounter with a big smile and his favorite phrase, "Yeah Buddy."

.........Lou will be greatly missed

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