Bob Reuter was a man who lived by no rules, a man who called it like he saw it. He was a beloved St. Louis musician, writer, photographer, radio personality, and friend who was taken from us in a freak accident on August 3rd, 2013.





In the wake of us his death, many of his past works of art have surfaced from places far and wide. This art includes unreleased recordings from many of Bob's bands as well as numerous black and white film prints of St. Louis people, places, and culture. And now the St. Louis community and beyond has come together to celebrate a man, his life, and his art in this full Arch City Radio Hour tribute to Bob Reuter. We'll hear from Tony Patti, Paul Rose, Bill Streeter, Roy Kasten, Marc Chechik, Erin Wiles, Bowls MacLean, Jason Holler, Matt Harnish, Mat Wilson, Chris Baricevic, and fans from out of state as they share memories and thoughts on a truly great American life and a legacy that will continue to inspire many.





Music featured in this hour encompasses Bob's career from The Dinosaurs through Bob Reuter's Alley Ghost and varies wildly in terms of recording quality.



Videos:



Bob Reuter in 1973 - Don "Frankie" Tomazi is on mandolin

http://youtu.be/t-8wEVSOS14

Bob Reuter with Mike Bowman and Paul Rose performing "Meanwhile" in 1988

http://youtu.be/O7SvefnYrEY

Bob performs "Dirty South" at the City Museum for Lo-Fi St. Louis in 2009

http://youtu.be/mg2vLOV8VlE

Bob Reuter's Alley Ghost video for "Dana Dew"

http://youtu.be/Go1rd_IKlv0

Bob Reuter's Alley Ghost performing "She Brought Me To The Wire" for the Lo-Fi Cherokee project, May 2013

http://youtu.be/Tb11_5rlIME

Alley Ghost at Big Muddy Records Fish Fry August 1, 2013 (PART 1)

http://youtu.be/-K7i3-pYC-E

Alley Ghost at Big Muddy Records Fish Fry August 1, 2013 (PART 2)

http://youtu.be/vwpcODF7zSg