The Heartfelt Loss of our Dear Brother and Bassist, Steve Shore (1955-2009)
As many of you already know, Steve Shore passed away
on March 11th, 2009.
This was exactly 4 months from the day he was given
his diagnosis. He fought very hard to win his battle with cancer.
Steve wholeheartedly lived his life with tremendous passion
for everything he did and for everyone he knew. His fixated
smile was as legendary as his unbelievable talent and
passion for music. He loved his wife Grace,
his daughter Stephanie, his entire family
and all of his friends. Steve was very touched
and deeply moved by the work of the
Stephen G. Shore Recovery Trust. He knew that it
would help him and his family now, and it would
help someone else with unfortunate circumstances later.
We now continue the work of the trust as a legacy
to this great inspirational human being.
All shows and the Benefit Dinner will continue
as planned and all proceeds will go
to the Shore family for 2009.
Last Licks
www.SteveShoreRecoveryFund.com
Steve had a blog on his myspace. Please visit and check out his great music!
Tickets to the first annual Steve Shore Dinner and Party are sold out. Thanks to everyone who contributed in any way, big or small to the Stephen G. Shore Recovery Trust. Please visit SSRT online at www.SteveShoreRecoveryFund.com
The Classic Rock Experience!!
Classic rock... What does this mean to you?? A collection of candy assed wedding songs guaranteed to pack the dance floor? Soft hits of the 70s and 80s to provide easy listening while you have a meaningful conversation with a close friend?? Last Licks has their own idea about what's classic, and it doesn't include Brown Eyed Girl! You won't hear Honky Tonk Woman here!!
Do you yearn for the days of a great guitar solo? When songs left you waiting by the radio to hear who the artist was?? Do you remember the golden age of MTV.. when they actually played videos?? This is the era lovingly captured by Last Licks. Songs by early Van Halen, Aerosmith, Bad Company and Rainbow to name only a few.. the good stuff!!
This band really rocks, but there's more to Last Licks than screaming guitars. These guys all sing!! The vocals are amazing... you've got to check out the Bohemian tag at the end of "Tie Your Mother Down", or the soaring backgrounds on Joe Walsh's "In the City"... gave me goosebumps!! And the Licks don't just stand around like statues.. the stage show is high energy and they really involve the crowd.. it's all good!!
If you're tired of the same old bands, playing the same old songs, I strongly suggest you check these guys out.
On behalf of Gray, Joe and myself, thank you to everyone for the enormous outpouring of love and affection at this most difficult time. Steve was not only the best bass player around, but he was also our great, great friend and brother. We will always love and miss him very much. Thank you. -Bill (Last Licks)
Hey Licksters you guys were great friends to Steve I still can't quite grasp that Steve is gone I woke up last night with a Steve Shore original tune in my head and couldn't get back to sleep he was and still is the Bassmaster to me I love all the memories of watching him play from 1980 till now in his memory I hope you guys ROCK ON-John
Hey Guys, so sorry for your loss. We're a group of guys that worked out with Steve down the Powerhouse in Berlin, CT for the last 3 years. The place is not the same without him but we are all extremely lucky to have known him, RIP our friend.
I'm at a loss for words. I just know one thing, I'm going to miss you. Rest In Peace my friend and thanks for 30 years of great music. My condolences to your family, friends and Last Licks.
Stevo, I don't think 30+ years was nearly long enough my bro, I have really enjoyed ROCK'IN OUT/ partying with you. But your friendship & that great smile Is what I'am really going to miss
Rest in Peace, Brother Steve. You were on this earth too short a time, but you left your mark on a good many people during that time. You will be missed. Chris, Jim, Lee-Ann, Big D, Bob, Cole and Amory.
Simply stated... YOU GUYS ROCK! I will be satisfied to see you monthly... and was EXCITED to hear that you were busy on new set lists during your short (but seemingly LONG) break!
