In Memory of Bob Gross, August 12, 2003

Bob was an member of the Berkeley/Oakland/Emeryville, California branch of "Friends of the Phonograph." In the history of the annual phonograph birthday parties, this was the most creative group of friends I ever had, setting the standard for phonograph birthday presentations. Each year, in celebration of the Phonograph's Birthday, there was a friendly competition of phonograph inspired creations: food shaped like records, needlepoint, tapestry, glass and other media representing some connection to the phonograph. Bob loved pottery and his artistic entry in 1989 was award-winning. Shaped and labeled like a Victor record, Bob's ceramic creation remains a reminder for me of his friendship and generosity. In the Museum of PhonoArt, Bob's record plays on. Thanks Bob.