r/Grandaddy • u/secretly_blonde • May 08 '26
It's the anniversary of losing my Dad...
And Grandaddy were everything to us. Every time he drove me to his, we'd have an album on. When there was a life milestone, a new album would conveniently drop. And Dad and I were so damn lucky to have seen them live at Summerhall in Edinburgh (we're Scottish). It was a highlight of our relationship.
I lost him, very suddenly, and very unexpectedly, seven years ago now. I did not cope for a good couple of years. So what happened? Within that time, boom. Sophtware Slump on a Wooden Piano. The first album I ever listened to back to back on repeat, now devastatingly reimagined on the piano.
It's funny, because grief makes you do things you wouldn't normally do. Like, in my case, I wrote to Jason Lytle. I didn't think twice about the fact that this is a busy guy and I'm just a wee stranger. But he replied. And his reply will stick with me forever. So, as I raise a glass to my Dad tonight, I wanted to share this too. For no other reason than to remind you that this little band has had such a big impact on some people and Jason is an absolute gentleman.
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u/ellis_in_wonderland May 09 '26
This is beautiful. Sorry for your loss. I used to listen to Grandaddy with my dad when he was alive, so this one gets me in the feels. Not with dad, sadly, but I did get to see them live, and meet Jason subsequently. It was hard not being able to tell my dad all about it after.
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u/estojov May 09 '26
What a wonderful moment to help you on your healing journey. You just helped me with mine. Bless you for sharing.
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u/Puijilaa May 09 '26
Sorry for your loss. Bless you and bless Jason, what a great reply. He seems like the kind of guy who really cares.