Odetta hospitalized

[Christiern]

I just learned on the blues board that my good friend of many decades, Odetta, is in the hospital, suffering kidney failure.

Many years ago, when I was bedridden at home, Odetta surprised me by showing up with a delicious home-cooked meal. I hope I can do something for her now.

I bet she would like to hear from anyone who cares....

Odetta Gordon

Room # 719, 7th Floor ICU Unit

Lenox Hill Hospital

100 East 77th Street

New York, NY 10021

Edited December 3, 2008 by Christiern

[catesta]

Chris, your friend sounds like a special lady.

Get Well, Ms. Odetta.

[Rooster_Ties]

There's a thread about this on the Steve Hoffman board, with an e-mail from some family about her status.

(Don't have time to post a link -- I'm due out the door in 5 minutes.)

[Teasing the Korean]

Positive healing vibes to The Great Odetta.

[six string]

She just played in San Francisco last month at the Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival. I hope she pulls through.

When I saw the thread, over on the right side where it shows who posted last it said Odetta hospitalized Teasing the Korean. I don't mean to make light of her condition but it made me grin.

[Christiern]

I have lost a true friend, music has lost a true artist.

Here, sadly, is Odetta's obituary.

[CJ Shearn]

RIP. I think she had played around here not that long ago. Many condolensces to her family.

[blajay]

RIP. I saw her this summer, and her performance was moving. It's a sad loss.

[Teasing the Korean]

Just seeing this now. She will be missed.