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many others come together and communicating with true<br />
civility in their grief. This is just another reason to love<br />
Eric. Another reason to celebrate his life, his spirit, and<br />
what he really meant and continues to mean to his friends,<br />
family, and peers. July has always been a sad month for<br />
me, and I thought as of yesterday that June would now<br />
be a sad one too. It will, but also one that will bring a<br />
smile to me. The last thing our friend did for us was in<br />
my mind one of the greatest gifts ever. He brought us all<br />
back together as a musical community, he reminded us<br />
that we really are friends. Now THAT’S a legacy! That’s<br />
my Flori-Duh.<br />
Remembering Eric Hotton<br />
E<br />
ric Hotton was a major player in our music community.<br />
He kew everyone and was liked by all. Eric was<br />
a kind man with a boyish smile, a big personality and an<br />
even bigger sound. From the early days when he worked<br />
at Guitar Haven, fixing instruments, and lending everyone<br />
a helpful hand, to the many bands he played with, Eric was<br />
respected for his courtesy, professionalism and his talent.<br />
After a short battle with cancer and a huge amount<br />
of community support, Eric passed away June 9th, due to<br />
a blood clot. He was only 51 years old. His passing left<br />
his family and Brevard’s music community struck with<br />
grief. Drummer Sammy Hill expressed his feelings in a<br />
Facebook post: “Hopefully, if I make it to Heaven, I will<br />
be able to rock out with this Legend once again.”<br />
Brevard Live July 2017- 37
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