Re: Ted Kirkpatrick (R.I.P.)

by TZ75 Sun Aug 21, 2022 1:46 am

I had a brief meeting with Ted in 1996 when Tourniquet did an acoustic show at a Christian heavy music store called Golgotha Music Center (the same one that sponsored the “Live in California” concert).

I was sitting at the CD listening booth and (if I remember correctly) he pulled up a chair next to me and asked me what I was playing. I can’t remember what it was. LOL

He seemed like a very outgoing and comfortable person. I briefly talked to all the other guys too: Gary, Luke and Aaron. I think it was one of Aaron’s first public performances with them. Collected Works had just been released. They didn’t have a bass player at the time. Victor had just left the band.

I also attended the 1998 “Live in California” (Walker Hall show) in the city of Orange. And also the Norco, California show at a club called The Junkyard. It was billed as “TNT” Tourniquet, Neon Cross and Titanic.

by Airola Sun Aug 21, 2022 8:47 am

Gary Lenaire's and Luke Easter's Facebook posts have been posted here already.
Here's a few other Facebook posts of people who were part of Tourniquet / Ted Kirkpatrick legacy:

AARON GUERRA
Everybody knows his involvement in the band. Been there since 1994.

Ted Kirkpatrick (R.I.P.) - Page 3 Aaron_10

ANDY ROBBINS
Played bass on live shows during the final years of Tourniquet, from 2017 onwards.

Ted Kirkpatrick (R.I.P.) - Page 3 Andy_t10

by Airola Sun Aug 21, 2022 8:48 am

MICHAEL SWEET
Did vocals for one song in Onward to Freedom and was supposed to appear in the next album too.

Ted Kirkpatrick (R.I.P.) - Page 3 Michae10

by Airola Sun Aug 21, 2022 8:50 am

JASON ROBISON
Was the live vocalist for Tourniquet in their Mexico show back in 2017.

Ted Kirkpatrick (R.I.P.) - Page 3 Jason_10

Ted Kirkpatrick (R.I.P.) - Page 3 Jason_11

Ted Kirkpatrick (R.I.P.) - Page 3 Jason_12

by Airola Sun Aug 21, 2022 8:56 am

CJ GRIMMARK
Played guitar on live shows from 2019 onwards.

Ted Kirkpatrick (R.I.P.) - Page 3 Cj_ted10

by Airola Sun Aug 21, 2022 8:59 am

FLOOD
The band with Gary Lenaire, Guy Ritter and Erik Mendez - all former Tourniquet members. Plus Anna Sentina and David Husvik of Extol.

Ted Kirkpatrick (R.I.P.) - Page 3 Flood_10

by Airola Sun Aug 21, 2022 9:11 am

And here's a video Bob Beeman did:

by Lex Metalis Sun Aug 21, 2022 9:48 am

Just some covers from brazilian metal bands

The catholic metal band (now a pop rock band) Rosa de Saron recorded a portuguese version to 'Carry The Wounded' in '97

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Krig with Karl from Pantokrator

by Second Wind Sun Aug 21, 2022 2:11 pm

TZ75 wrote:Jimmy Brown has said he may do a Tourniquet cover as a tribute to Ted.

I wonder what song would be a good choice? Maybe something with an “emotional feel” like Broken Chromosomes or Exoskeletons.

Wow, that would be simply amazing!

I hope he gets more encourage to do that.
Maybe he could get Jim Chaffing and Victor Macias ou Manny Morales and do a trashy song such as Ark of Suffering or Dog's Breakfast...

by Sevenoneself Sun Aug 21, 2022 3:47 pm

Airola wrote:And here's a video Bob Beeman did:

What a great video and tribute. I learned some new things about Tourniquet and Bob from this video, and it's so great to see the glory and honor going back to Jesus!

by Second Wind Sun Aug 21, 2022 4:52 pm

I received the sad news through this Bob Beeman video. I follow his ministry on YouTube and this videos popped on my feed on yesterday's morning.

by TZ75 Sun Aug 21, 2022 4:59 pm

Going back in the Tourniquet archive here, I found this awesome thread. We’ll never get an official memoir of Ted’s life from him, but there is some very nice memories and info he shared with us here from earlier this year.

https://thecmr.forumotion.com/t13100-from-tourniquet-a-thank-you-drummer-talk-and-more

We already miss you Ted!

by TZ75 Sun Aug 21, 2022 7:06 pm

Does anyone know if this is still happening? I haven’t seen anything about since it was announced.

https://mobile.twitter.com/tedtourniquet/status/1280205396628639744

Maybe it was put on temporary hold for whatever reason… but now Ted is gone. Maybe Aaron knows if it will still be released. I’m very interested in getting it because my VHS copy is useless without a VHS player. Plus I was hoping for new bonus material.

by TZ75 Sun Aug 21, 2022 9:11 pm

Has Scott Waters from Ultimatum made any comments about Ted’s passing? I know he was a big Tourniquet fan. He’s like the Christian metal version of Eddie Trunk.

by Lex Metalis Mon Aug 22, 2022 7:22 am

TZ75 wrote:Has Scott Waters from Ultimatum made any comments about Ted’s passing? I know he was a big Tourniquet fan. He’s like the Christian metal version of Eddie Trunk.

A couple of posts. One sharing the news from TQT facebook page with 'I sure wish this wasn’t true" and one with this picture:

Ted Kirkpatrick (R.I.P.) - Page 3 Fb_img11

P.S.: He also said that some reissues from TQT are coming (maybe vinyl, I think)

by Lex Metalis Mon Aug 22, 2022 8:49 am

by Lex Metalis Mon Aug 22, 2022 9:18 am

by Andreas89 Tue Aug 23, 2022 9:51 am

The few times I tried listening to his music I concluded it was not my cup of tea, and his, let's say, dietary ideology caused him to make weird and overly harsh statements. But I must admit that I was shocked to read about Ted's passing away, more shocked than ever with the dead of a (somewhat) famous musician.
But it's good to know that he's in a better place.

by jaydeecrawson Tue Aug 23, 2022 3:46 pm

Does anyone know if TQT is still taking and fulfilling online merch orders? (if this question has already been answered, sorry for asking again)

by ChosenNightwolf Thu Aug 25, 2022 11:25 pm

I'm wondering how much of the new album was actually finished. If it's not finished yet, is there any way that Aaron can get a band together to finish it as a tribute to Ted? The first person I thought of that could possibly finish the drum tracks if they weren't completed would be Lance Garvin from Living Sacrifice.

by TZ75 Fri Aug 26, 2022 12:27 am

ChosenNightwolf wrote:I'm wondering how much of the new album was actually finished. If it's not finished yet, is there any way that Aaron can get a band together to finish it as a tribute to Ted? The first person I thought of that could possibly finish the drum tracks if they weren't completed would be Lance Garvin from Living Sacrifice.

Lance is good, but I’d prefer Jayson Sherlock.

by Fundy Fri Aug 26, 2022 3:00 am

Hello Tourniquet family,

As I put pen to paper, I search for words and can’t find them. But reading through FB, you have done that for me by posting your memories and expressing what Ted meant to you, and again, I am amazed how he touched your life.

Yes, my heart is breaking but I am thankful that I can rely on God’s promise of healing and binding up this great wound.

I am beyond moved by your words of comfort and support.

For those of you who funded the Kickstarter, Ted asked me to let you know that all pledges would be returned. Please trust this will happen.

I leave you with this photo. Ted’s final bow.

Thank you, Cristy

*Tourniquet's show in Halmsted, Sweden, July 6, 2019
Photo courtesy of our friends, Andy and Marta Robbins

by TZ75 Fri Aug 26, 2022 3:18 am

Fundy wrote:Hello Tourniquet family,

As I put pen to paper, I search for words and can’t find them. But reading through FB, you have done that for me by posting your memories and expressing what Ted meant to you, and again, I am amazed how he touched your life.

Yes, my heart is breaking but I am thankful that I can rely on God’s promise of healing and binding up this great wound.

I am beyond moved by your words of comfort and support.

For those of you who funded the Kickstarter, Ted asked me to let you know that all pledges would be returned. Please trust this will happen.

I leave you with this photo. Ted’s final bow.

Thank you, Cristy

*Tourniquet's show in Halmsted, Sweden, July 6, 2019
Photo courtesy of our friends, Andy and Marta Robbins

If the Kickstarter pledges are returned, that indicates the album won’t be finished. Crying or Very sad

I’m disappointed we won’t hear Ted’s final songs. Assuming the album is already mapped out and written, why not have Ted’s favorite players finish it? Kind of like Warrel Dane’s final solo album after he passed.

by TZ75 Fri Aug 26, 2022 3:41 am

It’s a good thing I never bought the Tourniquet Ark album… because it will be my last (new/unheard) Tourniquet purchase.

Such a shame… he was one of the last “Top Tier” songwriters in Christian metal.

by TZ75 Fri Aug 26, 2022 3:57 am

Can someone with Facebook ask Cristy if the merch on the Tourniquet website is still available.

I’d rather give my money to her and the Kirkpatrick estate than a person from eBay.

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