Roland E. Janes

Birth date: Aug 20, 1933 Death date: Oct 18, 2013

Roland E. Janes, 80, was born on August 20, 1933 and passed away on October 18, 2013. The Sun Records guitarist and longtime Phillips Recording Service engineer, died Friday afternoon at Methodist University Hospital. Originally f Read Obituary

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~Drexel White

92w ago

Odd how names or memories pop into your brain so fresh it's like you are actually experiencing it. Roland often comes to mind like that allot, maybe because he was the first person to take my interest in studio recording seriously. I'm privileged to say I studied under him. I was also in the studio under Roland's tutorlage as the younger set began to experiment with rap. So unassuming a guy he was but a real quiet presence. Probably from the fact he had conquered so many mountains, he had nothing to prove but an ocean of knowledge to bestow if you just stopped and listened. I know this late but those memories came in strong today and I'm so much happier for it. Thanks Roland.

Barbie Lantos

180w ago

What a wonderful man. We want to look at Phillip's studio and he was there. He invited us in. We were going down to record somewhere. He actually ended up recording with us for almost 6 hours. I have so much video footage. Such an amazing man. The CD turned out wonderful. He said Kevin Jordan who was recording was a triple threat because he could sing, write music and play the guitar, drums and piano. It was so exciting for him to play the piano that was played on by so many great artists. It was such a wonderful day. God bless you Roland. Rest in peace my friend

Barbara Inman

180w ago

We want to record down in memphis. We decided to visit Phillips studio. Roland was there. He invited us in. We spent 6 hours of recording there and he hardly charges anything. Made a wonderful CD for us. I have so much footage. What a wonderful man he was. Rest in peace my friend

Carol (Clark)Maessner

520w ago

Roland was my Mom’s first cousin,I remember when I was down in Noble at Grandpa & Grandmas house that he gave me my first guitar I was so proud of it,I had laid it down next to a big rock it must of slid on the ground cause when I came back my Uncle larry drove over it.Gee that was back in the late 50’s.I’m so happy that I have Rolands album “Guitarville” RIP Roland Love Carol (Clark) Maessner

Margaret Keith

627w ago

So sorry to hear of Mr. Janes’ passing. He was a wonderful man who helped many musicians in his lifetime. My Son, John Paul Keith, is one of them. John really cherished the time they had together in the Phillips’ Studio. Mr. Janes treated him almost like another son. John learned a wealth of life-lessons from him. He will really be missed.Rest in peace, dear friend, Rodney & Margaret Keith, parents of John Paul Keith

Bruce W.

627w ago

Bruce W. purchased the Sacred Duty Spray for the family of Roland E. Janes.

Jerry Kattawar

627w ago

Roland was a dear friend to so many people especially musicians who would Stop in the studio and spend time with Him. He loved everyone famous and not so famous he treated us all the same With his quick wit and Roland Janes humor A big part of all of us died with Roland God bless Roland and his family Love you man.Jerry Kattawar.

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