Dear Friends/Family:
I cannot imagine your sorrow. As a fan of Gotthard and Steve Lee, I was crushed when I read the news on facebook of his all too soon passing. You have my deepest sympathies.
I first heard Steve Lee's amazing voice in the mid-90s. A friend from the UK, whom I had met on the internet, asked me if I heard of Gotthard. Living in Canada, I had never heard of them. He sent me a copy of their debut album. I was absolutely floored by their talent and Steve Lee's voice. After growing up in an era of music videos, his music sold me on Gotthard because I had never seen them before.
Tonight, over fifteen years later, I am watching the Made In Switzerland for the first time. It would never play in my American made DVD players before tonight. For some reason, something or someone told me to try it. Steve Lee was an amazing performer who absolutely loved his work. I was sad to think that I would never see him live living an ocean apart, but tonight I am watching an amazing perfomer. (Thanks Steve. I think he gave me the hint to try it.)
I am a writer and I will be dedicating my next book to his memory. It is my way of remembering someone who has given me almost twenty years of memories and amazing music.
Again, my deepest sympathies.
Sincerely,
Harvey McCarthy
Denver, Colorado, USA