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Wednesday, June 01, 2005
Folk Singer/Songwriter Kip White Dies in Mountaineering Accident
Colorado singer/songwriter Kip White died Monday in the Maroon Bells wilderness near Aspen, Colorado from a fall taken while mountaineering with his son, Jordan. According to reports, the pair fell nearly 400 feet. Jordan survived and hiked out to get help, but Kip was killed. Both were experienced climbers.
More details, including a 2 minute video story from Channel 9 News in Denver, can be found here.
White, a native of Texas, released several albums of folky guitar-oriented singer/songwriter CDs. I did not ever meet Kip White, but we did exchange several emails after he submitted his most recent CD to the Online Folk Festival for airplay. His songs reveal a person of great perception and humor.
In addition to wearing a singer/songwriter hat, White was the founder of an engineering firm in Lakewood, Colorado, as well as a pilot. He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Luann, his son Jordan, and a high-school aged daughter, Aubrey.
A more detailed biography of Kip White and information on his music can be found at his website.
More details, including a 2 minute video story from Channel 9 News in Denver, can be found here.
White, a native of Texas, released several albums of folky guitar-oriented singer/songwriter CDs. I did not ever meet Kip White, but we did exchange several emails after he submitted his most recent CD to the Online Folk Festival for airplay. His songs reveal a person of great perception and humor.
In addition to wearing a singer/songwriter hat, White was the founder of an engineering firm in Lakewood, Colorado, as well as a pilot. He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Luann, his son Jordan, and a high-school aged daughter, Aubrey.
A more detailed biography of Kip White and information on his music can be found at his website.
