Asim Can Gündüz. . Legendary Blues Artist 7-19-16

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Asim Can Gündüz – Awesome John was a composer, guitarist and performer with a message. He dedicated his life to music and the pursuit of bringing joy and love to people around the world through the celebration of music.

Born in the American Hospital in Turkey, his life's journey took him to New York City at the age of three when his family immigrated to the United States. By his teens, he began a successful career playing Jimi Hendrix in "Jimi and Janis Together Again", a Broadway Musical,

Throughout his 45 year career, Awesome John established and mentored many musicians and bands, established professional organizations to benefit musicians in the Turkish music industry, and was an influential DJ on Power FM radio and Kiss FM radio in Turkey. His television and radio shows were always number one in the country's ratings. His creative genius for comedy and music coupled by his powerful live performances left an indelible mark in the hearts of his audiences around the world . His legacy as a musician is acknowledged by the New York Hall of Fame's induction of Awesome John as "Legendary Blues Artist" in 2016 just only a few days before his passing.

Asim Can Gunduz is survived by his 20 year old, very talented singer, song writer and guitarist son Evren Can Gunduz, and his two sisters Ally Ayse Gündüz and Jeannie Gunduz.

Girne Blues Festival . . World Class Blues Festival 7-19-16

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Tayfun Tahmas. Ambassador from Turkey 7-28-16

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Ally Gündüz. Ambassador from Turkey 7-17-16

Nidai Güngördü. . Great Mayor & Blues Promoter 7-19-16

Tom Stein Ambassador Istanbul 8-28-13

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Bass player on Al Kooper Black Coffee CD