So sorry to have heard of this. I played in Mac's bands in the 1980's- my first gig was New Year's Eve, 1979, as bassist. I later moved to lead guitar. He and Rock helped me grow as a musician- he was an inspiring performer, and had in-depth knowledge and love of the music. He also put up with my personal and musical quirks and foibles to a degree showing magnificent patience and forbearance. I'd always hoped to get back in touch with him to tell him how much I appreciated those years, but failed in attempts to locate him (I'd been told he moved, I see now he had not).

I miss him greatly- my sincerest condolences to his wife and family. He was a great man and a profound influence in my life. May his rest be glorious.

A candle was lit by Lori Clark on January 24, 2016 6:05 PM

Message from Lori Clark

January 24, 2016 6:05 PM

I will always remember how you welcomed me into your home and family with open arms and a ready laugh. You have given so many of us a lifetime of memories. Thank u

Message from Linda Felton-Shelton

January 24, 2016 5:52 PM

Our condolences to the family for the loss of your loved one. We will always remember the joy that he carried everywhere. He will truly be missed!

A candle was lit by The Felton Family Endicott NY on January 24, 2016 5:34 PM

Message from FLORENCE WOLFE

January 24, 2016 4:55 PM

MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY AND PRAYERS IN THE LOST OF YOUR LOVE ONE GOD BLESS YOU ALL

A candle was lit by The Archie Family on January 24, 2016 1:56 PM

Message from Tina Archie-Brown

January 24, 2016 1:55 PM

Heartfelt condolences to the family of "Mac" McGhee - one of Binghamton's fondest legends. To know him was to love him. Yet another icon who will be sorely missed. It has been my pleasure and honor having known you for decades. Rest in peace as we continue your legacy of peace and love.
The Archie Family

Message from Ron Palmer, Pep Mauirano, & Jeff Rasmussen

January 24, 2016 11:59 AM

Pep, Jeff, and I are fellow musicians who had the honor and privilege of knowing and playing with "Mac" back in the early 60's. We all loved him and will never forget that
rich, resonate voice of his. He could sure sing the Blues. He was a gentleman, a truly special human being. Our deepest sympathies to you all.

A candle was lit by Capt. Andy, Rest in peace Mac, my condolences to the family on January 23, 2016 10:58 AM

Message from Jeff Fingar

January 23, 2016 10:39 AM

Wandered in to Manley's in JC one Saturday night, and heard this great blues band.
Started following these cats to gigs around the Greater Binghamton area. We're saddened to learn that Mac had retired in 2009, and lost track of he and the boys.
You guys provided us with many good times. I guess you just ran Outta Time, my
friend. Rest in peace my brother.

A candle was lit by Willie & Karen Jones, Condolences to the Family. on January 23, 2016 10:39 AM

Message from Rome and Lillie Kendrick

January 22, 2016 1:45 PM

Our deepest condolences to the family. Mac will be missed by many RIP and may God be with the family at this time

Message from Mark Trojnar

January 21, 2016 5:29 PM

A walking talking encyclopedia of music... My deepest condolences to the family. RIP Mac McGhee

A candle was lit by Belcher Family on January 21, 2016 6:32 AM

Message from Glenn in Florida

January 20, 2016 11:58 PM

Mac has a beautiful heart and he's smiling with the Lord....that's what I believe is true....God bless Mac.

A candle was lit by Aaron Elijah on January 20, 2016 8:35 PM

Message from Aaron Elijah

January 20, 2016 8:32 PM

Rest in peace Mac, condolences to all the McGhee Family & deep respect. From the Elijah Family.

A candle was lit by Lenny & Dawne Perfetti on January 20, 2016 1:30 PM

Message from Victor Lay

January 20, 2016 1:19 PM

I had the pleasure and privilege of making music w Mac for several years, he was a very good man, always fun to be around, we used to call him The Dean Of The Scene!

Message from Pearl- String of Pearls

January 20, 2016 10:33 AM

Remembering a humble, inspirational man in music who meant so much to so many people. String of Pearls offers local musicians to come to our gig at Number 5 on 1/22, to offer words of respect and a song from the heart to honor the one and only Mac McGee. Our thoughts to his family.

A candle was lit by String of Pearls Blues Band on January 20, 2016 10:28 AM

Message from John Holmes

January 20, 2016 9:18 AM

Mac was a kind and gentle man and I am honored to have met him through the local music scene. I always enjoyed talking to him. My sympathies to his family and friends.

A candle was lit by John Holmes on January 20, 2016 9:14 AM

A candle was lit by The Blue J's on January 20, 2016 8:19 AM

Message from Sue and Jake Vroman

January 20, 2016 8:18 AM

Sending our condolences to Mac's family. We are thankful we had the pleasure of knowing him and sharing our love for the blues with him - there is no doubt that there was a musician in town who was as well loved AND respected as much as Mac, or that there ever will be. Rest in peace, blues man!

Message from MYRTLE BEACH SOUTH CAROLINA

January 20, 2016 12:27 AM

Rip sir,you Wil be miss by all. And my condolences to your family.

A candle was lit by Joseph Barnett Sr MYRTLE BEACH SOUTH CAROLINA on January 20, 2016 12:24 AM

A candle was lit by Donna (Hubbert) Williams on January 19, 2016 10:23 PM

Message from A(Elijah)Hardy, Snellville GA

January 19, 2016 4:47 PM

My heartfelt condolence go out to you all at this difficult. May the wonderful times you've shared along with knowing that he is no longer in pain be sources of comfort. Mac accomplished a lot in his lifetime thanks for sharing that with us.

Message from mark west

January 19, 2016 4:12 PM

rickie sorry to hear about mac you know what a good man he was one of the guys I always loved to see walk in the door at the sail

A candle was lit by Eloise Vosburg on January 19, 2016 3:24 PM

Message from Ski Hoover

January 19, 2016 2:49 PM

Rickie,,,sorry of your dad's passing. I remember him when growing up in the Park...always was kind to me. God Bless

Message from Jacki and Steve Taylor

January 19, 2016 12:41 PM

We are so sorry to hear that Mac has passed away. He was a great man and always a pleasure to talk to. Your family will be in our prayers.

Message from mike Dow

January 19, 2016 12:39 PM

I am sorry to hear of the passing of Mac. I first met him at IBM and would discuss and debate yankees vs dodgers. It was always so much fun. In later years I would see Mac around town when he was in the band or just out and about. I very much enjoyed talking with him. It was funny, because we would get so caught up in talking baseball...any buddies I was with would end up walking away-knowing it would be awhile! He was truly a very good man. He will be missed!

A candle was lit by Mike Dow2 on January 19, 2016 12:33 PM

Message from Bert and Sharon Carpenter

January 19, 2016 11:57 AM

Our heartfelt prayers go out to the whole McGhee family. We had known Mac through his music and recently came to know his brother Ernie. The McGhee family is a family that we are proud to have come into contact with. Our prayer is that God will bring you peace as you journey through this loss.

A candle was lit by Bert and Sharon Carpenter on January 19, 2016 11:53 AM

Message from Walt and Doreen Kutney

January 19, 2016 11:26 AM

Mac, To a great musician and friend, loved the times at IBM and the Bands. We shared a lot of good music through the years. God Bless you and your family, RIP Mac and say hi to all those musicians for me... you will be missed.

Message from Barbara & Stan Rock

January 19, 2016 11:00 AM

Oh Darlene and Family - We are so sorry for your loss. Your Dad, Mac, though we never had the honor of meeting him, was a great man. We know because of his amazing family. I am just seeing this today - he passed on my Dad's birthday - (Barb) There are no words that can make it better but we are keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers. Take good care of each other.

A candle was lit by Barbara & Stan Rock on January 19, 2016 10:56 AM

A candle was lit by John Rocco Battista on January 19, 2016 10:53 AM

Message from John Battista

January 19, 2016 10:52 AM

My condolences to all of Mac's family... as well as his musical family, which is huge. Mac's energy and enthusiasm will surely be missed. I had the good fortune to know him as a man and a mentor....(Testify). He was a fixture on the musical scene for decades and always had a smile for everyone.
R.I.P. Mac.... a brother in the blues.

Message from Christine, Darrin & Paige Weiss

January 19, 2016 10:30 AM

Darlene and family,

I am sorry for your loss! My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

A candle was lit by Rick White on January 19, 2016 10:26 AM

Message from Endicott

January 19, 2016 10:25 AM

Mac McGhee was and still is an inspiration to me. I knew Mac from IBM before I knew him as a musician, singer and performer.
Mac (Cornelius) and I started working for IBM on the exact same day, May 20th 1974. We worked in the same department in 1975-1976. That is the time that we used to eat lunch in his car, and listen to cassette tapes he made from records he had at home. For the first time in my life, I was given the opportunity to hear the real deal Rhythm & Blues artistry of Bobby Blue-Bland.
Mac played the tape of "Dreamer", Bobby Bland's latest album in the year 1974--two years after it had been released--and introduced me to the music that I had never really heard when I was a young white singer in the 1960's. Mac was a good and generous man, from day one. He and I talked at length about racism, R&B, Blues by itself, the radio stations in the south that played music by black artists, and even what Mac thought of Elvis Presley's "impersonation" black R&B music. Mac always believed that Elvis Presley opened the doors to the blues and Black blues music, by bringing that music to white people. I thought that all black people hated Elvis for "stealing" their music and getting rich doing it.
Mac said I was wrong to believe that. Mac said that *some* black people DID hate Elvis for that; but not all black people. Mac loved Elvis Presley, and respected him for what he brought to American music as a whole.
Mac was a wise man, a generous man, and a friend of mine; that I didn't give back to him as much as he shared with me. I am not pleased with myself for that; but Mac would probably say, as he did many times, "You're alright Rick White!" He would also tell me that I should keep the blues as the center of what I did, when I sang. He would say, "Rick White, do it right!".
I am very sorry for his loss and his family's loss, and I regret that I didn't know that he passed on Dr. King's birthday. If there's a heaven, Mac will be shakin' them up on a whole new level of joy! Rest well, my friend.

Message from Mrs.Deirdre /Mr. Craig McFarland

January 19, 2016 10:18 AM

CONDOLENCES.... At this time of loss and sorrow...my church family, ( Our Freewill Baptist Church ), family an I will keep the McGhee family in our prayers... With Sympathy..Mr. /Mrs. Craig /Deirdre McFarland

Message from Barbara Harrison

January 19, 2016 10:16 AM

May God comfort his family and friends and grant to Mac eternal rest. He was a genuinely nice guy.

Message from Tilly Carbo

January 19, 2016 9:53 AM

Please accept my deepest sympathy for your loss. I had the good fortune to book Mac's band at the hotel I managed. He not only provided music but also had a great sense of humor. May he rest in peace .

Tilly Carbo

Message from Kristi Whittaker

January 19, 2016 9:47 AM

A great performer and great person! I will never forget watching him play! My best to his wonderful family who have become such good friends of mine. I'm sure he will always play a song in your heats! :)

Message from T.Hampton

January 19, 2016 9:34 AM

R.I.P...........Uncle Mac

Message from David Sliwinski

January 19, 2016 8:41 AM

Never a mean bone in his body, and always a song in his heart. I am so glad to have known him.

Message from Flip Campon

January 19, 2016 7:13 AM

Sorry to hear of Mac's passing. I had many fond memories of his entertaining. Richie and Darlene, his suffering is now over. Peace

Message from Mike Fitzgerald

January 19, 2016 7:02 AM

Richie, very sorry about your dad. I remember him from our sporting events over the years cheering us on. I will be out of town for the viewing and funeral but will catch up with you at the Union. Praying for you and your family, Fitz

Message from Pat Grace

January 19, 2016 6:32 AM

Richie, I'm sorry for the loss of your father. He was a great guy. He once hit a home run during a game at Columbus Park. I was over watching Larry Lobacz play in a basketball game and his home run ball blind sided me in the head and knocked me to the ground. He had some "pop!" I met him when he and I were in the same hospital room at Binghamton General. Your family is in my prayers.

A candle was lit by Paula Bacorn on January 19, 2016 12:32 AM

Message from Eric Sunness

January 18, 2016 10:54 PM

I had the pleasure of knowing Mac and and playing music with him in the eighties. He was such a kind man and I will always have great memories of him.

Message from Jim Post

January 18, 2016 7:17 PM

Mac was a coworker and a friend he will be sorely missed.

A candle was lit by Jim Post on January 18, 2016 7:11 PM