I got a smile and a nod from him at Albertson's one time. We were both standing at the meat counter trying to select steaks for dinner. He was watching what I was checking out and me the same. Made our selections, gave each other a smile and a nod and went on our ways without ever saying a word.
Damn sorry he is gone. A local music hero for sure. Might have to blow off work, grab four strings, and check out for a while.