Published in The Courier-Journal on November 15, 2009
DRURY, G. STEVEN "MR. FISH," 59, passed away Saturday, November 14, 2009 with his loving wife Alison at his side.
He was born in Evansville, IN but lived in Louisville for most of his life. He and Alison owned the Hitching Post Saddle Shop in Middletown for 20 years, however Jug Band Music was his true passion. He entertained people across the United States and in Canada as "The Amazing Mr. Fish" with the Juggernaut Jug Band for more than 40 years. The music that meant so much to him lives on in the many recordings that the jug band produced.
He was preceded in death by his father, Bill Drury.
He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Alison; daughter, Heather Leoncini (Michael); son, Matthew; mother, Dorothy; brother, John (Bonnie); and many nieces, nephews, cousins and fans around the world. He also leaves behind his brothers in music - the other members of the Juggernaut Jug Band.
Mr. Fish wanted to have his life celebrated by his friends and family. A party will be held in his memory on Tuesday, from 4-8 p.m. at Park Place Restaurant at Louisville Slugger Field , 401 E. Main St., 40202.
Expressions of sympathy may be made to the National Jug Band Jubilee, 218 S. Keats Ave., Louisville, KY 40206. Mr. Fish was very involved in the planning of recent Jubilees and the preservation of Jug Band Music in Louisville.
Diane Bressman (Lemon)
Published in The Courier-Journal on November 15, 2009
DRURY, G. STEVEN "MR. FISH," 59, passed away Saturday, November 14, 2009 with his loving wife Alison at his side.
He was born in Evansville, IN but lived in Louisville for most of his life. He and Alison owned the Hitching Post Saddle Shop in Middletown for 20 years, however Jug Band Music was his true passion. He entertained people across the United States and in Canada as "The Amazing Mr. Fish" with the Juggernaut Jug Band for more than 40 years. The music that meant so much to him lives on in the many recordings that the jug band produced.
He was preceded in death by his father, Bill Drury.
He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Alison; daughter, Heather Leoncini (Michael); son, Matthew; mother, Dorothy; brother, John (Bonnie); and many nieces, nephews, cousins and fans around the world. He also leaves behind his brothers in music - the other members of the Juggernaut Jug Band.
Mr. Fish wanted to have his life celebrated by his friends and family. A party will be held in his memory on Tuesday, from 4-8 p.m. at Park Place Restaurant at Louisville Slugger Field , 401 E. Main St., 40202.
Expressions of sympathy may be made to the National Jug Band Jubilee, 218 S. Keats Ave., Louisville, KY 40206. Mr. Fish was very involved in the planning of recent Jubilees and the preservation of Jug Band Music in Louisville.