RIP Jon Blank (Wino bassist)
Last Saturday, May 2, Jon Blank of Rockville, MD passed away of a suspected drug overdose. Blank was the bassist in Rezin and, most recently, Scott “Wino” Weinrich’s latest project; he played on Wino’s new album Punctuated Equilibrium and is pictured above playing with Wino at the 9:30 Club this past February. Blank was the youngest member of the Wino band and – at least judging from that one show I was able to see – his stage presence, like his playing, was hyperactive and entertaining. He will be missed.
Statements from Blank’s sister and Wino’s label, Southern Lord, are available.
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10:32 am
Jon was actually the bassist in my band as well. He will be sorely missed. My heart goes out to everyone who was touched by this unique and gifted individual.
11:14 am
Jon was one of my best friends since childhood. He was an extrodinary musician and an extrordinary person. I can’t find the words to express how much he will be missed, but I know that I was lucky to have know him, and even luckier to have had him as a friend. This world just won’t be the same without you Jon. RIP.
5:52 pm
He was truly a wonderful person. More will miss him then he ever knew. Rest in peace brother!!!!
8:11 am
Jon was not only a great guy and gifted musician, but a very sensitive soul. Anyone else ever hear him play Ry Cooder’s “Boomer’s Song?” I loved playing with him and listening to him sing those old Dead and Dylan tunes. I didn’t know him long, but felt I knew him well. He had that way about him.
3:21 pm
I saw Jon play some years ago, and was impressed with his playing ,and his tone.He plugged straight in to an SVT with one of his big ovation basses and had the low end tone i love so much.I initially planned to hire him to play two songs on my solo record, but he said “I would really like a chance to play on the whole record” well, he got that chance and kicked some serious ass.he was the fastest learner and one of the most talented players i have ever had the honour of playing with.When I told him we were gonna tour Europe he was estatic.He counted the days literally.He did an amazing job, and I thought the band,JP Gaster{drums} Jon, and I was the funnest and technically best band i have ever been in.We had four days before we left to support Clutch in the US ,and I know he was looking forward to that .I wish it could have been different,but I also know that for Jon,this earth was not his favorite place.May he rock forever on a stage in the sky.WINO
5:22 pm
Jon Blank was the man and will always be the man. I got to know jon very well over the last few years and i know that there will never be another quite like jon b. My heart and spirit is sadden by this tragic lost of such a great friend but his memories i will have to carry with me for the rest of my life.
5:39 pm
This message goes out to everyone who has shared their feelings and thoughts about our sweet boy, Jon. I am a native Washingtonian and have unfortunately attended my share of funeral services at King David Memorial Gardens. When I stood up to speak about my son, I was taken aback at the size of the crowd. We were later informed that over 325 people attended Jon’s service, one of the largest turnouts on record. While the pain of our loss is constant, we will always treasure the love and affection you exhibited that day and in the weeks since with your heartfelt comments about our beautiful boy who we will never see again. We now have your memories to take with us the rest of our lives. Please dont forget Jon. I’m sure he misses all of you too. Thank you so much. Love, Barry and Barbara Gordon