Sad to share that longtime
#Flames
organist Willie Joosen has passed away. Willie was basically the soundtrack of
#Flames
hockey at the Saddledome dating back to the late '80s. He'll be sorely missed by everyone connected to Flames hockey.
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@RyanNPike
Aw, this is sad news. When watching the games he would always do the "woo-ka-coo" ending of the anthem. It has a special place at our house on Flames game day.
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@RyanNPike
Oh man. He was such a talented musician. Worked with him in the late 80's and early 90's before the new jumbotron was installed in the Saddledome. So sad. RIP Willie.
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@RyanNPike
Oh no! I felt like I was one if very few people that knew he was playing Slayer during the odd game. He was a gem.
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@RyanNPike
Literally the only good thing about the Saddledome. He will be missed by fans all over the league. He was great at what he did. RIP Willie.
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@RyanNPike
I had the pleasure of meeting him as a Club Flames Jr. Organist. He was dedicated to his craft and was an excellent person. He invited me to Studio Bell for a demonstration and I remember how chill he was. He loved what he did and he was just as much as a Flames fan as us. RIP.
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@RyanNPike
As an Oiler fan, so sorry to hear this news. RIP Willie. You will be missed. A dying art form. More arenas need to go back to the live keys!
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@RyanNPike
For anyone applying for the job…remember the legend…and good luck…not many can play Slayer and the Zelda theme within a hockey game and blow peoples minds!
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