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Editor/Owners Note:
“There are a handful of special souls that walk this
earth bringing a special kind of talent that touches us
deep in our soul!! Brad Arnold was one of those pre-
band early on, ran days of touching on-air tributes and contin- cious souls and we will forever be blessed that he was
ues to play the band's music regularly. Local social media was a part of our Mississippi Gulf Coast!! So many of us re-
flooded with photos and stories from music scene personali-
ties, fans and friends. Many on the coast knew him well, and member jamming to and loving Brad & 3 Doors Down
many more of us had met Brad and the band at shows, events long before the rest of the world fell in love with the
or even just randomly around town throughout the years. band and their music!! So many memories of them per-
Whatever the story, people were just glad to know him. He forming at local bars, on a flatbed truck out at Cuco’s
had this famous on-stage habit of referring to everyone as "my
friends," and there was something special to that. Cinco de Mayo!! I’ll always feel blessed that I started
Coast Observer at the same time that 3DD signed their
Throughout his career, Brad Arnold connected with millions of
people and built a rich history of music, influence and chari- record deal and I’ll never forget covering their album
ty that is something to celebrate, and will remain an enduring signing at Bebop Records!! An Absolutely Priceless and
part of his legacy. Special Moment!! & Then to start the Coast Observer
Our best wishes to Arnold's family, friends and the band. Covey Awards & 3 Doors Down Winning Our 1st Favor-
ite Local Band Rock Alternative Covey will forever be
Thanks for the music.
a wonderful legacy for the Covey’s to be proud of!! To
scott@coastobserver.com watch Brad throughout the years give so much of his
@ScottiRedd heart and soul was a beautiful experience!! The world
and our Mississippi Gulf Coast will be a much greyer
place without him but we will hold his memory close
Listen to 3 Doors Down
to our hearts and through his music we will always feel
3DoorsDown.com him here with us!! Soar with the Angels Sweet Friend
Pictures by Canonblue Lalley, CbluePhotogaphy until we meet again at the music fest in the heavens!!”
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