How sad - it was only a few months ago that we were talking about various music things. One of his last PMs to me ran as follows:

"Giz a shout if you want to hear my renditions of Joplin stuff - you'd be very welcome. I really like what I've heard of your stuff, by the way, and I owe you thanks for inciting me to a performable version of 'Daisy' on the guitar.

Sincerely,"
(name appended)

Life seems so short sometimes. RIP.