God bless you.. So very sorry and sincere condolences for the loss of a good kid and family friend Jason. Our heartfelt condolences to you and the family from Billy and me. I have a dear friend that lost her husband recently and am sending your song to her. We were living in Moorpark, CA. That sets us on the correct branch of the fork in the road. But do note that it is not possible to be certain of a person's genealogy without a family's cooperation (and/or DNA testing). Explore how the celebrity world connects. June 19th, 2022 Gift. The photographs have faded Keep up the great work Jason. It's a great time to be alive my friends and my mantra to myself is Don't miss it. Best of luck in your current chapter and I will continue to follow your future creations. As slim as they are, I want the odds, Sorry to go off on a tangent about me and my family but I wanted to illustrate that I felt this last night in Eric's kitchen of how Christian was with us and there's no way he could be looking down on that scene, of the ones who love him the most putting photos together for his funeral laughing telling old stories just doing our best to put on the brave face that he wouldn't be thinking if he could do something different we wouldn't be there in this scenario. See FameChain's massive Trump family tree. Love you, visited during every hospital stay. There really are no do-overs when something so devastating happens,;regrets will not correct or bring sollace. As many of you know, Humberto is the recording engineer who recorded and mixed some of the greatest Chicago records, Chicago 16, 17 and 18. Kids? But, as the 80s turned into the 90s, many members decided to leave, so the group kept changing its lineup. Both LA and Nashville have amazing communities for recovery and now I know what a good part of my gifts I've been given are for. If this SongThe Memory Survives doesnt touch you .Check that you still have a heart beat. Son of Jerry Scheff, legendary bassist for Elvis, Bob Dylan, Roy Orbison, Chris Hillman, and many others. The ability to be introspective and to understand oneself , in part , I believe, is the key to happiness. But one is crystal clear in my heart, Looking back, and letting go This truly melted me. Blessings to you and your family Jason! I myself have been going through addiction. The group wrote and recorded their 22nd album in 1993. When I got back to town and we would attend recovery meetings he told me the struggle he was having with Christian. Jason, hi. You are obviously a very grounded guy. Excellent Jason! Jason Scheff is best known as the longtime bassist for the band Chicago, a position he held for some three decades upon replacing the band's original bassist, Peter Cetera. Scheff, 56, said she discovered her son was dead on Friday morning when his fiance Summer and mother of his 18-month-old daughter called in hysterics. So I call him and he says, Yes! Do I have issues with substances? Clark James Gable (September 20, 1988 - February 22, 2019), [1] also known as Clark Gable III, was an American actor, model, and television presenter. I loved reading about your creative processit was like you were taking us along on your journey with you I was so wrapped up in reading your story that when I got to the part where you shared the lyrics, thats when I lost it! Jason: Longtime singer Jason Scheff, son of Elvis Presley's bass player Jerry Scheff, left in 2016 after the band's induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Will it his the Top 40? In 2005, Scheff (credited as Jason Chefe)[4] appeared on the Pink Floyd tribute album Back Against the Wall, performing lead vocals and bass on the track "Run Like Hell", together with Dweezil Zappa (lead guitar), Tony Kaye (keyboard solo), Aynsley Dunbar (drums), Bob Kulick (electric guitar), and Billy Sherwood (keyboards). His cause of death is unknown. It had a classical music feel to it so I called my buddy Randy Goodrum. He did have a addition problem, had been in and out of treatment and died just like your friends son just a few weeks out of treatment! My point is that it's making me think of how to communicate to our loved ones. Welcome to the Official Jason Scheff Site! We all enjoyed your gifts and talents. Back then it was primarily alcohol that seduced most. To be right on the other side of this life and to be looking back with a perspective. Jason Randolph Scheff (born April 16, 1962) is an American bassist, singer, and songwriter. Actually its a copy I listen to, the treasured original is hanging on my wall in a frame. I was actually half expecting him to say something like, You know what? This is from the album titled Inspirational Children. Thank you for sharing this, its clearly a very deep pain I hope that somehow opening up has allowed the healing to begin. And as if a script had been written, there were those occasions during the season when each one of them would make contact with the bat and ball and we'd go crazy in the stands! Not being alone the isolation is the thing that kills. Jason Scheff. . You are really a classy person. You just amaze me Jason Sheff, I am in awe of you. It's Jason's voice that we hear on the band's 1986 remake of their 1970 hit single, "25 or 6 to 4" and "Will You Still Love Me". You are a good person, Jason. A few weeks after performing with Chicago for the band's Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction in April 2016, Scheff took a leave of absence from the band. Making the hard decisions in the first place, following your heart is what gives you solace no matter what happens beyond your control. Kayley was probably around 16, 17? He didn't mean to die. And the pitcher would wind up, throw to the plate and our boys would step back, away from the ball. Beautiful story telling! He passed this morning. Rest In Peace my Clark the Shark. Be strong my friend, Eric and his family are blessed to have you by their side. Thank you Jason..for your inspiring and honest words. I found your song Memory Survives and it really warmed my heart, I knew you had lost someone very close. And so I do. It's time for hearts to heal and tears to dry You have been in my life for so many years..traveling to every Chicago concert I could. He helped us sell our house in Moorpark and helped us find our 2nd home in California a year and a half ago. I didnt expect the words to touch my heart so deeplyit literally caught me off guard. They are all so blessed to have you by their side to help them through. I couldn't have been happier for him. After just completing 5 years, I am forever grateful for my CREW. This is a sobering moment- and with 37 days sober for the first time in over 9 months.. moments rarely exist where gratitude and heartbreak exist in the same space. Let's get together for lunch you have any songs? and I said, Well, yeah but that's not what I'm calling for just calling to say hey and to maybe have some lunch and then it hit me of COURSE he's asking for songs! Funny how you want to fit in. God Bless your heart and great talent to continue shining in the lives of all of us who hear you. Scheff co-wrote seven of the 12 songs on the CD. When after days in ICU, my Mom passed truly peaceful on October 24th last year. So as I hugged my friend last night as we were leaving for the night we hugged very hard and we both said we're going to fight this. Thank you for sharing. Left me with tears in my eyes, just as Love Lives On did. You told me that you had left Chicago on good termsI had no idea what that really meant, and how important it was to you to be there with your family. Gable's sister Kayley confirmed the news on Facebook, writing,. I saw that when people made choices other than showing those they love what matters most most likely, in 20 years I'd be like a lot of people I'd seen making those choices and decisions, So I imagined a conversation with God, or whatever you want to call it something other than myself something I could ask, Ok, I've made a choice that has produced a result, I'm not happy with, and the worst part of it is I KNEW BETTER. You do have an amazing gift to write so deeply and profoundly. Just went back to 18 and listened to nothings going to stop us now. I get it and wish you and your family peace and contentment. All the best! I to lost my son 12 years ago to a accidental fentanyl over dose! I remember it like it was yesterday. I was on my way to a charity event in Baltimore for Cool Kids Foundation, the Ken Singleton golf charity event, and I was on the plane listening to Randy's vocals and I'm telling you thinking about my in-laws especially my father in law who was such a big presence in our lives I would think of him when it got to the end of the song and Randy's singing, I count the days, the months, the years as this ship they call Forever sails into the night a single flame drives back my tears then I see your face and feel your hand in mine just a step away from the other side across all space and time the memory survives, survives., I'm telling you right now, I was LOSING it on the plane. I still try to find things that make me feel better. Its sad but beautiful to hear too. This song took me back there. I can only imagine that with today's world and what's out there that when one relapses and is alone when the shame sets in, it can be just fatal. Pretty much resigned to the fact you're going down the tubes. The fact that I can do that is scary, and horrifying, and so sad. Appreciate the sharing of such a profound dialog that needs to be shared and spoken about. Hey Jason you truly are a very special human to think about and help you friends in time like this you and Tracy are wonderful parents and are there for your kids it seems like it takes tight family and I mean all FAMILY members to be watching out for each other in crazy times like these I am so proud that my kids have turn good it took a family for this happen for me. The album, however, was rejected by Warner Bros. in 1993, and remained unreleased until 2008, when Rhino released it as Chicago XXXII: Stone of Sisyphus. Ive always lacked gratitude for things, growing up as comfortable as Moorpark is, and victories big or small are easily overlooked and swept into the bustle of daily life. Your words and thoughts are a blessing to many, but especially to my friend Eric. It cant happen all I do is the best I can going forward for my daughter who has never even tried a drug because she was younger then her brother and watched it all. Clearly your best days in music are in front of you, not behind. Scheff appeared in January 2017 in the CNN feature film by Peter Pardini Now More Than Ever: The History of Chicago, which began filming before his departure from the band. God Bless you and your family! jasonscheff Verified It is with an extremely heavy heart I report that our beloved Clark, my wife's son, my stepson, has gone to heaven this morning. I wish it were easier. For me it is all about a relationship with Jesus. The son of studio legend Jerry Scheff (Elvis Presley, The Doors, Bob Dylan), Jason's latest solo album, Here I Am , was released in November 2019. You release you music during the week of my own new song and new life and I cannot thank you enough for just being you. Still The Memory Survives, I count the days, the months, the years Family? And to be so candid yourself about your own personal struggles. I know she is hearing it and loving it. Take care. Beautiful song.Would love for you to do a solo tour. simplicity misses dresses; cathedral in the desert canyoneering; Select Page It brought a tear to my eye listening to it. I see so many people caught up in the results of what they do and I've been there but I can honestly say right now, at this point in my life, with all that's going on in the world just getting back to the mindset of 1985 it's a very exciting time to be alive. Youve discovered something many dont figure out until it is too late. Although I miss hearing you with Chicago, you are exactly where you need to be . Jason Scheff Actor Composer Soundtrack IMDbPro Starmeter See rank Vocalist and bassist Jason Scheff was born April 16, 1962 in San Diego, California. This is very well done. Copyright FameChain 2023, All rights reserved. Having had a lot of losses in my life personally, I know your song will resonate with others just like it did with me. Once again you grab my heart! Best of luck. This is another one of those periods, like there always has been where generations are wiped from the planet. What a beautiful , moving , heartfelt , and poignant tribute to Christian. And what I've really gotten from my years in recovery is no matter what you're involved with/in, get in it. Jason, It can't happen all I do is the best I can going forward for my daughter who has never even tried a drug because she was younger then her brother and watched it all. Cetera was replaced in September 1985 by Jason Scheff, son of former Elvis Presley bassist Jerry Scheff. Your song was nail on the head truth! The long time lead singer of the band Chicago singing an inspirational favorite called A Child's Prayer. Jason, your soul is filled with limitless love. Jason, you are, and have been a huge mentor/advocate in my life, and I have tried to have the strength you have, with dealing with friends, families and past patients. He is the oldest son of well-known session bassist Jerry Scheff, who toured for several years with Elvis Presley. His parents divorced when he was young. Take care. Through the wilderness I'll follow your guiding light Rich. He is the oldest son of well-known session bassist Jerry Scheff, who toured for several years with Elvis Presley. I sit here this Sunday morning reading this, barely starting to process that another one of the small community of Moorpark has been given their wings and feel more heartbreak.. and so many other emotions that I cant even name.. the amount of friends profiles that have been turned into memorial pages. Until that day and time The Memory Survives, And I remember all the good times and the bad ones Real struggle with drugs. Grady Nutt (remember him?) The Chicago Tribune reported Kath died of an accidental self-inflicted gunshot wound, . x. Youre an awesome friend Jason. He told me that Christian had smoked heroin. 2023 Telepictures Productions Inc. Stars bring out their *haute* looks for Paris Fashion Week! I know for myself that if I had a relapse, (fortunately haven't had one, yet, in almost 32 years of sobriety but I also know that we're never out of the woods), my first instinct would be to beat myself up for failing or even more important, *not being perfect*. Finding a way to help open our minds to the bigger picture that life, hopefully, is long and we'll get *through* things let's not shame not scold find the support systems to communicate be a *part* of this thing called life because from where I'm standing everybody is going through something let's just find our crew. May your memories of Christian bring you peace and comfort. My husband has been in recovery since 1985. Your bridge in this song is one of your best, if not the best Ive ever heard in your music (and music in general). Cant wait to hear more and hoping you will think about doing some solo tour dates so we can hear your beautiful voice again in person! And again, again, I know it's not as simplistic as to say that we just need to make opioids less available. Here I Am! I hope you remember us and heres why: So nice to hear this gifted voice again. Hi Jason, In October of that year, Scheff left Chicago permanently, with Coffey as his successor before he was initially replaced by Canadian tenor vocalist Neil Donell and bassist Brett Simons in late 2018. She absolutely adored you, your voice and, most af all, your music. It gives me hope and strength to read your thoughtful writings. I met you through Todd Rundgren and boy am I glad to know you. However, knowing that youve been able to stay sober as long as you had at the time of this writing and I hope still until this day tells me that I can deal with my own problems. I met you in Baltimore at a fund raiser for Cool Kids. Absolutely not but as I talk with my kids and family about I'm about looking for the edge. There is a need, a marketplace for all this. And what can I do? He was only 45 and it was fast and unexpected. I love your story, thank you for sharing..And yes, we have been there and done that with the realization of how precious and short life is, how fast and suddenly it can be taken away..a single flame drives back my fear And with that I release my songs I write more and so my song doesn't die inside of me. Since 1985, he has been the bassist and singer for the veteran pop-rock band Chicago. Christian is with you always. I hope to see you at the next fundraiser. Last couple of years Ive seen so many families go through what Erics family is going through. Really anxious for your new release. Liver is healing and feel so much better. My dear friend lost his son last night to drugs. Music by Jason Scheff, lyrics by Randy Goodrum, Losing you, then finding you My liver failed this last July through alcohol. I commend you on your decision to put your family first above a career that you loved. This song is so heartfelt and tells the story of how it isfrom experience, it really does. FREE MUSIC DOWNLOAD! While this ship they call forever sails into the night Prayers that you continue to be the 1 success story in your recovery. The site says his fiance Summer found the former "Cheaters" host unresponsive in his bed in Texas. Luckily we started with my one and only song I co-wrote on that album Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now so I knew it pretty well. For some , it takes great courage to express their feelings and to delve into highly personal issues . Since 1985, he has been the bassist and singer for the veteran pop-rock band Chicago. We see everything from below, a chaotic mess, but Gods view from above is of a perfect scene, where everything was beautiful and made sense. Be there don't miss a single thing because one day, one of us isn't going to be here and it might be me first don't mean to sound morbid it's actually empowering for me to say that and confront it. It was an accident. Had to let our boys work this out, for themselves. Thank you Jason for you being you as a person and musician. My Mom had suddenly got very sick in January of 2015, and although she survived cancer surgery, she went from living independently to nearly two years of long term care with many hospital stays. As many of you have heard me write about especially over the last several years, Take it all in it's screaming by don't miss any of it. Thank you for this! Oh my Dear God-Jason how absolutely beautiful. MAY THE FOND MEMORIES OF CHRISTIAN FOREVER KEEP EVERYONE STRONG! Haha I wish. Your voice is truly amzaing. Seek peace in knowing the pain has gone away from him. Thanks for sharing! Love you. So getting back to Humberto I just wanted to say hello to him. Scheff's son, Jason, is quite an accomplished musician in his own right and plays for the group, Chicago, joining them in 1985 as Peter Cetera's replacement. Merrick NY. Also learn how He earned most of networth at the age of 58 years old? Did what was suggested they showed me and told me the odds still aren't great but I wanted all the advantage I can get. His dad, Jerry Scheff, made a living playing bass and toured with Elvis Presley (he's also featured on the famous The Doors album "L.A. Woman"). Chicago invited Jason Scheff to replace Cetera, and the band continued performing. I didn't mean for this to happen. Well, sorry if this is at the risk of sounding like I'm patting myself on the back really not trying to just stating the facts Something happened when they pressed record and I started singing that vocal on Nothing's Going To Stop Us Now I felt comfortable once the first line was sung, and I realized I was up and running knew it was sounding real good my wings started to spread and it literally was a metamorphosis in the first take of that vocal. A moral victory. Absolutely beautiful. In the 2000s, he was part of Robert Lamm's solo band for performances and three albums.[2][3]. Every second there was pleasure I can imagine him asking for a do over too. You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked. Day-da 182w elenitnav So sorry for your loss, may he Rest In Peace. Bravo from longtime fan. Great song, great lyrics, hearing the Chicago horns in my head as I listen.. The string patch is a nice touch that would have been removed to make way for brass in Chicago. I just listened to this song Jason. That song is a home run and I thank you for sharing it. He told me he'd start toying with it and would get back to me when he had something I want to say he also said something like he'd get back to me in a few days. Jason Randolph Scheff (born April 16, 1962) is an American bassist, singer, and songwriter. Probably not. 8 siblings, I believe, and most of them were at this event as volunteers and some were playing golf. You have given so much and have more to give! Love it! The action you just performed triggered the security solution. Actually, I can't imagine. Praying for you all during this difficult time. Sounds to me like you are being the man God wants you to be. I thank you for that. You used my gear. We would be lost! I am forever grateful for my CREW wind up, throw to the plate and our boys would back. Your song Memory Survives, I count the days, the months, the years family heartfelt and the. 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