Fellow Rockpager Passed away today

Bit*chenWomen1029 · Post by **Bit*chenWomen1029** » Sat Dec 16, 2006 5:15 am

Hey all just wanted to let everyone know that fellow rockpager and drummer for the band INFUSED , Edward longo passed away today.
He had cancer .

Look for the newspaper the next few days for funeral and viewing.

Wishing his family the best . Pray for them !!!

Post by **Jim Price** » Sat Dec 16, 2006 7:09 am

I just found out the news as well. Indeed, a very sad week for the area music scene. And right before Christmas, too.

In the relatively short time I've known Ed (I met him when Infused began playing out), he was a genuinely nice guy. I'll always remember at Dennie Huber's "Crazy Fest," how proud Ed was when his children performed and competed.

My heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with Ed's family, friends and bandmates.

Here are some pictures of Ed. These first two were taken during Infused's show at City Limits on November 4, 2005:

And this one was shot at Peter C's on November 14, 2003:

Lastly, here is some rough video I shot of Ed and Infused back on Feb. 24 of this year at City Limits. This was during Infused's last show before Ed began his cancer treatment; he informed me about his cancer after they completed their set.

http://www.rockpage.net/users/jprice/video/MOV08272.MPG

WitchChic · Post by **WitchChic** » Sat Dec 16, 2006 7:58 am

WOW....

*HUGS* My thoughts and prayers are with his family... I knew Ed way back when I first started working at Aldo's many many years ago... I didnt even know he was sick.. *HUGS*

Ronnyd · Post by **Ronnyd** » Sat Dec 16, 2006 3:27 pm

Prayers and condolences to Ed's Family.
Ronny ,Steve,Jim from Half-Tempted.

ToonaRockGuy · Post by **ToonaRockGuy** » Sat Dec 16, 2006 5:18 pm

Wow, this is a shock. I remember judging a talent show/band contest over at the Y in Roaring Spring, and Infused was there. Ed was a pretty cool guy, and his son was one heck of a drummer too. Condolences to the Longo family. Scream will do a group shot in his honor tonight during our show.

HurricaneBob · Post by **HurricaneBob** » Sun Dec 17, 2006 9:47 am

Ed was one of the drummers around i heard that made me get the itch.
I was in ? grade, no kit yet, just a metalhead playing on my pillows.
Ed rents an apartment next to my parents on 11th st. For the next week i was blown away hearing "Real Drums" right next door. Ed would play to 2112 and i would sit outside and listen. For me this was fate and i scraped enough to get my first kit. Ed moved out never knowing he had just inspired someone in music. Our sons hung out for a longtime also, i was a little jealous that my boy didnt want to drum and Eddie did. I got to see the Father and son drums duo at Peter C's not one time but twice.

Strength and courage to the Longo family and to Eddie jr and Stella and Shelly.
Eddie if you read this stop and see Robbie and I for anything, anytime.

songsmith · Post by **songsmith** » Sun Dec 17, 2006 4:41 pm

Again, my condolences on the loss of one of Rockpage's own.----->JMS

Bassnhats · Post by **Bassnhats** » Sun Dec 17, 2006 9:39 pm

I am at a loss for words.1 of the best drummers I have ever played with and an exceptional friend,I will sadly miss him,he was truely Born to Play!My condolences to shelly,eddie,stella,Elise and other family and friends.

YankeeRose · Post by **YankeeRose** » Mon Dec 18, 2006 12:39 am

Condolences and deep sympathy go out to Ed's family and friends.

grimmbass · Post by **grimmbass** » Mon Dec 18, 2006 3:11 am

On behalf of both the Lies Inc and Grimm crews, our sincerest condolences. The Grimm played a few times with Infused and we always considered them brothers in the original music scene. Our prayers go to Ed's family and friends.

rickw · Post by **rickw** » Mon Dec 18, 2006 3:30 am

When Ed would come into the store we always had a cool talk. He was one of the guys I always looked forward to seeing. My heartfelt wishes to Ed's family and friends.

RobTheDrummer · Post by **RobTheDrummer** » Mon Dec 18, 2006 10:54 am

That's horrible news. I never met Ed, but I think I caught a show of him playin at City Limits one night. It's never good to see our fellow musicians pass. My best wishes and prayers are with his family.

oobie · Post by **oobie** » Mon Dec 18, 2006 1:53 pm

My condolences to Family and Friends of ED! Played many shows with the IFUSED boys and always was a great time. Ed you will be missed by Family and friends of the local Music Scene.

ZappasXWife · Post by **ZappasXWife** » Mon Dec 18, 2006 2:43 pm

Never met Ed but my son hung out and played with Eddie (one time they all set up their instruments and played in the back yard on Maple Ave!)! So glad he inspired his son to play music....