I did not realize who Forrest was until i read a recent e-mail from
Laurie Lewis. I do know he wqs in good company if he played withAJody Stecher, and the stories Jody tells about all the bizarre occurrances
in the last few weeks are incredible. I hope the Forrest is at peace
and that his freinds and family find comfort.

Laurie's message:
Sad news...
On March 20, Forrest Rose, bassist and front-man for Perfect Strangers, died of a stroke while on tour with the band in Arizona. It's hard to believe that he is gone so quickly, at age 48. A few years ago, Tom and I played a week's worth of concerts with Forrest in the Missouri and Wisconsin, and loved it. We were always planning on doing it again sometime. Forrest had a great muscular feel on the bass and an amazing mind with a quick, incisive wit. I feel lucky to have known him.

(I am not sure that the diagnosis of stroke has been confirmed)
Laurie is playing bass with a bluegrass band these days..
among other projects she has.