Rest in Peace Billy Ruane

Combating delirium through out the night of his passing, I set a selection of images taken of Billy by those who knew him, many by Doug Melcher, Steven Lee, and his long time close friend, Wayne Valdez, and set it to what he often told me was his absolute favorite song by Lady Lamb the Beekeeper, Beluga.

Mr. Ruane started as one of my favorite clients, and in a very short time, became a dear and trusted friend. He passed far too early from this life, and the city of Boston will never feel the same with out him there.

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[jlowens0114]

I knew Billy a lifetime ago. Now I guess that's really true. He was maniacal and magical and not to be forgotten. I've followed him online through the years but only learned of his passing tonight. RIP Billy.

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@jlowens0114

Wow, heck of a way to find out! Well, you'll be happy to know that he got a true hero's send off, and his ashes now reside at The Middle East above the bar.

[harry100hag]

who is singing this song????

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@harry100hag

Lady Lamb the Beekeeper. One of the most amazing artists ever to come out of Maine. Look her up.

[keekmagee]

This is so incredible, I keep watching it, I am Billy's first cousin, Charlie's sister and I watched this with Lili last night, it was very moving for both of us. I hope we meet on Saturday. You know in reading all this about Billy I am beginning to think he was the sane one.

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@keekmagee

Thank you. I think I just found you on FB a second ago.

Billy could be very hard to understand at times, however, he always seemed to ultimately point every one in the right direction in life. I'd call that very sane, if not a little misconstrued.

[sukini3]

@harry100hag the song is called "Beluga" :)

[fayeliam12]

well done... i needed that for whatever reason.... thanks.. whoever you are..

[nukes27]

Billy was one of the most alive people ever-the Boston music scene in the 1980s was pretty much because of him. First Mr. Butch, and now Billy... totally the end of an era.

[1rua]

I came across this video by accident whilst posting my own stuff - I didn't know Billy Ruane - I'm from England, but I have to say - what a well put together tribute this is - and the music is something we certainly don't get over here much now - something original, that MOVES you! I look forward to hearing more! Steve Ruane

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@jeffieboy77

Beluga

[akludagable]

A very moving tribute, thoughtfully put together, thank you. Billy will be missed~ Also, that song and the girl's performance are heart breakingly beautiful~

[Silvergreyhound18]

RIP Billy Ruane

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