Today was about the gloomiest day ever in KC. Overcast sky, windy and about 33 degrees. A day of mourning indeed.

My old boss from the now closed Recycled Sound record store died in her home last night. For some details on her check out the Star article and the Wayward Pitch Blog story.

I worked at RS for about 4 years. The last years were tough times for the shop. MP3s were really starting to kill the record stores and Anne tried her best to keep the store going but it didn’t last. Working for her was like being part of the family. The store was her baby so she had to really trust you to let you into the inner circle and i was greatfull to be in and have such a cool job.

I was the hip hop buyer there for a time and i even was allowed to dj with new promo records in the store on Thursday evenings. I have to give it up to Anne for helping me get my start in the “kc scene”. I got to meet so many ppl and learn a lot about retail, the music business, and music in general. I don’t think i wouldn’t have stated DJing like i do now if it wasn’t for Anne. She even sold me my 1st pair of Numark turntables!

Anne was a huge supporter of the “scene” in all music aspects. Hip-hop was welcome in the shop and we had a great time doing instore shows with some great people such as: People Under the Stairs, Mix Master Mike, The X-ecutioners, and many more. She was always down to support the local music. Back then i was helping promote my friends CDs and i truly appreciated her extending herself and her business to help us showcase our music. ( The Guild, CES CRU, Human Cropcircles, Kid Called Computer and even Anti-crew )

I hadn’t talked to her a whole lot in the last few years but i’ll always remember her being someone who loved to have fun and include people in her world. Always sharing her love of music and being a true friend to many. Anne, you will be missed. I’ll always remember that you helped me get my start in djing and appreciating all genres of music and i thank you for that.

Rest in peace…

Anne w/Poison Ivy of the Cramps

ppl in rememberence 0ct. 23rd outside the old Recycled Sounds location

poster of Anne on her fave holiday; Mardis Gras

special dedication right here…