tag:reverbnation.com,2007:blog-19768 2010-07-18T14:38:55-04:00 Rudi Wooten and the Ban of Brathazz http://www.reverbnation.com/images/logos/reverbnation100x65white.gif tag:reverbnation.com,2007:blog-19768.post-698690 2010-07-18T14:38:55-04:00 2010-07-18T14:38:55-04:00 WOOTEN, Rudy Lovell Was born in Pinetops, N.C. on November 13, 1958. He was the 3rd of five siblings born to Dorothy and Elijah "Pete" Wooten. He and his brothers started a band while living in Hawaii in the mid 60s led by oldest brother, Regi. Rudy started out on the recorder and then quickly moved to the saxophone where he was prodigious. If he could hear it he could play it. He was born in North Carolina and was raised in music. Music was what he did. It was who he was. As immense as his talent was, his heart was bigger. He never had a harsh word for anyone and just plain did not understand meanness. He had a shy smile, loved to laugh, and loved to play that sax. He was pure and sensitive, and he retained his purity throughout his life. On July 12, 2010, Rudy passed away in his home in Inglewood, peacefully of natural causes. He still had his horn around his neck. He is survived by his mother, Dorothy G. Wooten, and brothers, Elijah "Regi", Roy "Futureman", Joseph, and Victor and their families. There will be a Memorial and Musical Tribute on Monday, July 19, 2010 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at 3rd & Lindsley, Nashville, TN. This is your opportunity to share stories and music honoring his memory. Please do not feel obligated to bring flowers, or donations, just bring your heart and your instrument.that's how Rudy would have wanted it. Service by SCALES FUNERAL HOME, 615-329-9880. https://www.reverbnation.com/rss/blog_comments698690