RIP Asbjørn Johansen (The Saunters)

[RuneMoe]

It is with sadness I tell you that the rhythm guitarist Asbjørn Johansen of The Saunters died yesterday, only 61 years old.

He was a great rhythm player and admired and studied Bruce's rhythm technic very close.

I have many great times on stage with Asbjørn and the highlight was in Trondheim 2006 when we shared the stage with Bruce Welch's Shadows.

Asbjørn also played in Tilburg with The Saunters in 2009, and was a member since the " new start" of The Saunters in 1999.. He also attended many Shadowsmania's, also the latest in 2011.

I will miss his humor and guitar playing, and of course the great friendship. My thoughts and condolences goes to his wife Birgit, his children, grandchildren, family and friend.

RIP

Rune

[dave robinson]

Another one far too young, very sad. RIP Asbjorn.

[panchodiaz]

My deep condolences to family and friends. RIP.
Pancho

[Preachymarvin]

Very sad news may he rest in peace, our thoughts are with his family and friends

Vic & Jackie

[Didier]

I was in Tilburg in 2009 when the Saunters played there.
All my condolences to family and friends.

Didier

[kittycph]

I'm sorry to hear this. My thoughts are with his family.
RIP Asbjørn.

[roger bayliss]

RIP

[Geoff Alderton LH]

RIP Asbjorn.

Geoff.

[Kon-Tiki]

Very very sad news..........
R.I.P. my Norwegian friend.....

[tommybird]

Very sad news ,
RIP'
Tommy.