Another Sad Note

I recently discovered that a week before Richard Pegue passed another Chicago DJ passed away. He was known as "Butterball." I last remember him spinning the wax at the "Other Place." Butter was deep into Jazz and was known for a clean and powerful sound from his "MacIntosh" and JBL Equipment. In the late 80's, Butter modified his style to include "Steppers" Music because the "Other Place" became the late night spot for Steppers after the 2:00 AM joints closed.

The Other Place was strictly known for Jazz and on any given night you could walk in and hear the likes of Charles Earland and other Jazz greats. The owner "Maceo" was a Jazz lover to the bone but he realized to stay in business with the Jazz scene dying he needed to include new blood in the place. Thus the introduction of Stepper's Music happened in the Other Place. In the beginning the owner "Maceo" wasn't to keen on dancing in the Other Place, it was a show lounge and not a dance club.

Butter did a great job spinning was very hip, articulate and played some great jazz tunes to "Step" to. As a wealth of information, Butter was knowledgeable about electronics and audio. He built his own speakers and they produced a good sound. He welcomed me when I arrived at the "Other Place" and told me how best to get along with "Maceo" the owner.

Rest In Peace my brother and Lord willing we will meet again in the Heavenly "Other Place"