Kerry Schooley

Ryan Barwin · Post by **Ryan Barwin** » 21 Sep 2010 9:30 am

A very good friend of mine, Kerry J. Schooley (aka Slim Volumes, Nick Offbeat, John Swan), died this morning, after suffering a heart attack last Thursday.

Kerry was an author and poet...he wrote about blues music, labour activism, and crime/mystery fiction (set in our hometown of Hamilton, Ontario).
He also performed his lyrics in a band with my dad and I, called Bumphead:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ne7ZjNbZ0ys

Kerry was one of the kindest, funniest, most thoughtful, enthusiastic, and caring people I've ever met. He was incredibly supportive of me, and many others. He'll definitely be missed very much.

Steve Wood · Post by **Steve Wood** » 23 Sep 2010 12:23 pm

My condolences, Ryan...great stuff on that video. I'm sure he will be missed.
steve

Ryan Barwin · Post by **Ryan Barwin** » 23 Sep 2010 3:13 pm

Thanks, Steve. I appreciate it.

Joey Ace · Post by **Joey Ace** » 23 Sep 2010 4:08 pm

I'm so sorry to hear this. My best to you, your family, and all who've been touched by Kerry's art and spirit.

Ryan Barwin · Post by **Ryan Barwin** » 25 Sep 2010 6:23 am

Thanks a lot, Joey.

Ryan Barwin · Post by **Ryan Barwin** » 27 Sep 2010 9:49 am

Here's an article about Kerry in the Hamilton newspaper today:

http://www.thespec.com/localprofile/art ... e-the-dark