Post #520206 by JenTiki on Fri, Mar 26, 2010 7:50 PM

Bud Cockrell, original bassist and vocalist for Marin-based band, Pablo Cruise.

He wrote and sang lead vocals on "Place in the Sun" and sang co-lead on "Watcha Gonna Do (When She Says Goodbye)". We dated for a while in 1984, during which time he (and a couple of his original Pablo band mates) were responsible for one of the most perfect days of my life in what was formerly Jerry Garcia's house on the Stinson side of Mt. Tam. We reconnected for a short time about 12 years ago when he was living in San Juan Bautista. He moved back home to Mississippi when his dad got sick, then stayed when his own diabetes started to cause him serious health problems.

Bud died in his sleep on March 6, 2010, at the age of 59. Rest in peace, my friend.

http://www.budcockrell.com