Mr. Paul Chapman passed away yesterday on his 66th birthday. It was announced on his Facebook page.

I wasn't a current friend of Paul but I have a lot of friends grieving today over the loss.

I first met Paul Chapman in the early 80s when he lived in a condo across from Dakine Burritos in Satellite. My surf buddy was friends with him and I met him a few times during dawn patrol sessions and he would be hanging on the beach after an all nighter. When he played with UFO they had some really good music.

I again met Paul Chapman a few years ago at the 80s In The Park music festival. He didn't remember me and basically said, that was the 80s. I don't remember anything!

He has taught many Brevardians how to play the guitar. I heard he was a super nice guy and of course he was a really great musician.

Rest In Peace, Mr Paul Chapman.

Bummed; I was hoping to take lessons from him when I retire. He did good work with UFO. 66 is pretty young; any news on cause of death?

not in: rock star years.

Pretty good 'Mystery Train' cover by UFO w/Paul Chapman

Photo attached from Citrus (Tangerine) Bowl show, 1982-ish:


Edited: 06/14/2020 at 09:35 AM by CurtisEflush

Cool photo. I was at that rock super bowl. I remember UFO was great then.

If you're a UFO fan, this recent find is a gem: Full album on YouTube

"The Salentino Cuts" was a 2017 collection of covers, done 2 years before Paul Raymond's death. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Salentino_Cuts

Track listing
No. Title Writer(s) Original Artist Length
1. "Heartful of Soul" Graham Gouldman The Yardbirds 3:09
2. "Break On Through (to the Other Side)" Jim Morrison, John Densmore, Ray Manzarek, Robby Krieger The Doors 2:21
3. "River of Deceit" Barrett Martin, John Saunders, Layne Staley, Mike McCready Mad Season 5:06
4. "The Pusher" Hoyt Axton, John Kay Steppenwolf 4:55
5. "Paper in Fire" John Mellencamp John Mellencamp 4:02
6. "Rock Candy" Sammy Hagar, Ronnie Montrose, Bill Church, Denny Carmassi Montrose 5:14
7. "Mississippi Queen" Leslie West, Corky Laing, Felix Pappalardi, David Rea Mountain 2:42
8. "Ain't No Sunshine" Bill Withers Bill Withers 3:12
9. "Honey-Bee" Tom Petty Tom Petty 3:58
10. "Too Rolling Stoned" Robin Trower Robin Trower 5:14
11. "Just Got Paid" Bill Ham, Billy Gibbons ZZ Top 3:24
12. "It's My Life" Carl Derrico, Roger Atkins The Animals 3:32

Personnel

Phil Mogg - vocals
Vinnie Moore - all guitars
Paul Raymond - keyboards, backing vocals
Rob De Luca - bass
Andy Parker - drums

fyi, Celebration of Life for Paul Chapman on Sunday, Sep 6th, at Lou's Blues. Parking lot show.

Article in Florida Today:
http://www.floridatoday.com/st...IZQNjncAfvx3VYddhZGWfc

He died June 9th.

The Paul Chapman last Sunday was super fun. Here is a vid I took of a bunch of local musicians performing a UFO song 'Lettin' Go' (1980)