Jason Moore Cause of Death – Passed Away: 48-year-old Jason “Jake” Moore, one of Sideline’s greatest bluegrass bass players and co-founder of the bluegrass band, has sadly passed away. The cause of death has not been disclosed, but according to a statement shared on social media, he collapsed in his hospital bed at Kings Daughters Medical Centre in Ashland, Kentucky. Jason was a wonderful person as well as a fantastic musician.
Jason Moore was a Northwestern University student. At the Empire Theatre, he began his career as a director. He graduated from Rockingham County High School in 1992. From 2003 until his death, Jason was actively involved in acting and theater. He was named the winner of the International Bluegrass Music Association’s 2019 Song of the Year competition.
Evan Dickerson wrote on Facebook “I’m so sorry to hear that one of my good friends and one of my favorite bass players, Jason Moore just passed away and I remember that I got to meet him at the Southern Ohio Indoor Music Festival back in March 2017,”
Tributes are flooding in for the Sideline Bluegrass Bass Player on social media, honoring his life’s work.
“We are very sorry to hear of the passing of Jason Moore. RIP Jason! It was always a pleasure!!”
“Words cannot begin to describe how we feel. Our hearts and prayers go out to Jason’s family and his band family in Sideline. RIP Jason Moore”
“RIP Jason Moore…One of the best and most talented guys in the business. He will be missed greatly..#48”
“Please keep Jason Moore’s family in your thoughts and prayers. Jason was a wonderful person, stellar musician and a loving friend. I’m so thankful for the time I had with him. Rest In Peace, Jason. Love you forever.”
“With a sad heart I say farewell to a great friend and Brother of the road. One of the greatest Bluegrass Bass Players ever, a dedicated family man, a friend to everyone he knew, and always put everyone else first.
Please keep the Moore family, his Aunt and Uncle Deb and Allen Mills, and all that loved him in your prayers. Rip “Jake” Jason Moore. Love Ya Brother”
Jason Moore obituary and funeral arrangements will be announced by his family.
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