Clyde Griffin has passed away............

Jerry Hayes · Post by **Jerry Hayes** » 11 Jul 2013 8:18 am

I just found out that long time SoCal pianist Clyde Griffin has passed away. I'm not sure of the cause yet but if anyone knows, please post it on here. Here's an old shot from 1968 from Al Bruno's facebook page of Al, Dale Bennett and Clyde standing and the late great drummer Archie Francis and steel guitarist Carl Walden sitting....JH in va.

Billy Tonnesen · Post by **Billy Tonnesen** » 11 Jul 2013 1:55 pm

Sorry to hear of Clyde's passing. I worked with Clyde on the Johnny Moseby band in the late 50's. Clyde was a lot of fun to be around and play with. I also remember his wife at the time, Thelma. Back then we played at the Shamrock in Lomita, Ca. and the Jubilee Ballroom in Baldwin Park, Ca.

Billy Tonnesen · Post by **Billy Tonnesen** » 12 Jul 2013 1:50 pm

Jerry: Talked to Carl Walden abouit the group pciture. He said it was when they were working at "Dick Clark's VIS Club" in Hollywood, Ca. They never knew what big time Musician, Singer or Actor would show up there.