In Memoriam: Nick Kramar

[sublimeric]

RIP Nick. What a huge loss.

 

As someone who has been here since the beginning, I remember things like “She Couldn’t” being released, the MFR show, and so much more that Nick was tied to, on top of just being familiar with his username on the forums. 
 

Thank you to everyone who shared stories about Nick‘s impact on the LP community, and for making this post, too. Sending my best to his family and friends.

[neil]

10 hours ago, LPLStaff said:

Besides that he was also huge in the trading scene, he got a Xero tape which helped us immensely as finally someone close to LPLive was able to obtain a Xero tape. When he was selling his collection (a LOT of items) in later years, he was known for just selling very expensive LP items to fans for almost nothing - the cost of shipping, or just $100 on a $1,500 item. He was truly selfless and kind.

Further to this which is worth mentioning.  Nick was the one who bought the Projekt Revolution Breaks vinyl and sent it to me to rip.  He just sent it to me at 0 cost provided I ripped and released them.

Edited February 10 by neil

[Andros]

Rest in peace Nick, your memory and legacy for the LP community will always be present.

[Soeffingnaive92]

I didn't know the guy, probably never talked to him on the forum, but I have to pay respect to someone who contributed in shaping this site for what it is.

RIP and huge condolences to his family and friends

[RickLPL]

I sadly never knew about Nick and how much he contributed to LPLive. I can only be thankful for all his hard work over the years. Condolences to the family and his friends, I'm so sorry for their loss.

[Coizu]

I didn't have many interactions with Nick, but I had the pleasure to meet him around the Hollywood Bowl show in 2017.
He struck me as a genuinely kind and incredibly friendly person, and reading the comments here it seems like many share that sentiment.
So sad to hear this news.

 

My condolences to his friends and family.

[Chesterchaz]

Totally saddens me to unexpectedly read this news.

 

Just browsed by E-Mails, our first contact was in March 2005 (almost 20 years ago!), as we traded Roseland Ballroom 00/01 for Reading 2003 DVDs. Back when we sent DVDs by snail mail over the Atlantic ocean and they occasionally got lost along the way. Many trades and conversations on MSN messenger followed. I got most of my 2001-03 lossless shows from him back then, and probably many more in the years after that I can't remember.

 

It was a great time in the trading community between 2004-2008+ and he was such a valuable and knowledgable member whom we all respected very much, and ever since. My condolences to his family and everyone who knew him and was lucky enough to meet him in person. Reading this thread, I think his importance for the LP community in the past 20+ years cannot be emphasized enough.

[JayS]

Nick was a pillar of the community from the beginning. A major loss for everyone. But he left a lasting legacy – more than anything else, just for being a really good dude.

My condolences to his family, and to everyone else feeling his loss.

[michalangelo]

Well, damn R.I.P Nick ;(

 

He was the reason I really got into taping shows. Shit, he sent me a good rig to start with and I used it for over 15 years (last time last year in London :O) He sure will be missed around the community. Good old MSN days too..

Edited Monday at 08:28 PM by michalangelo