Brian James has died of an apparent heart attack (according to a news post at AllAccess.com) at the age of 48. Rest in peace, Brian. You are gone far too soon. (My thanks to Jim Feldman and Stu Gray for first alerting us to the news, and to Zurek for further details on his blog.)
man this guy was the best on bubba the love sponge show.He did all kinds of cool stuff. R.I.P. brian
he was a nice guy and a terrific talent..his work at the old Power Pig in Tampa was sensational.
Brian James was everywhere — from the TV show “Extra” and VH1 to hundreds of radio stations. He will certainly be missed.
48 is far too young.
RIP Brian.
Mario and Jeff,
Thanks for your comments. Truly shocking news.
Be well,
Bob
I knew Brian in the early 80s in Richmond, Indiana. He was a part time “kid” with this huge voice. The competition offered him full time and a few years later we lost touch when he left the area. What an amazing career. My condolences to his wife, kids and his family in Indiana.
Michael and Ron,
Thank you for your comments. I’m praying for Brian’s family also.
Be well,
Bob
Radio will not be the same.
What a loss today. I’ve worked with Brian at 3 stations over 13 years and he will be sadly missed. I learned from him as a voiceover artist. We love you Brian!
This news simply sucks.
Kevin, Jeff and Peter …
Thank you for commenting. Peter, I couldn’t have said it better.
Be well,
Bob
Didn’t know the man, but I knew the voice. What a shame. Not only is 48 too young, but the loss of such a talent is heart breaking. He was the “next big thing” in voice over work. After the loss of Don LaFontaine the opening was there, and in my opinion Brian was the man to fill those shoes.
My thoughts are with his friends and especially with his family. I couldn’t even imagine the hut they’re feeling right now.
Chase,
Well said. Thank you.
Be well,
Bob
damn
Fred,
Yep.
Be well,
Bob
It has been a month now since Brian passed. Most of the world has moved on now. The fervor of loss has been washed away by the tide of everyday life for most people who knew Brian.
Not for me. Brian is my brother. I had known him longer than anyone else except our mother. I had the privilege to know him for 45 of those 48 years. It was all too short.
Thank you all for appreciating his talent and personality.
-Mike
Mike,
Thank you for your moving comments. May your heart be comforted. He died much too soon.
Be well,
Bob
Today… Thinking of Brian.
He still wanders into my mind. A great cousin, a charismatic genius of voice work and I sit today with inspiration to pursue my hearts message to follow the childhood dream of voice work.
He pursued his dream openly and seemingly without fear as I denied mine for too many years.
I remember Brian taking me and his younger brother Mike into the studios of a station in the booming metropolis of Richmond, I was in awe. The gutsiest thing I have done to date has been the voice of the Dinosphere at the Indianapolis Children Museum, driven with inspiration of that day, a simple teenage boys visit at a radio station with my “ultra cool” cousin Brian.
Every time I heard him on the radio, in commercials, promo’s, or whatever, I was always captivated.
I am saddened that I didn’t, keep in touch over the years and am only now able to thank him.
Thank you Brian…..
Scott,
Beautifully said. Thank you for adding your comments to the conversation.
Be well,
Bob