Search results
Jack Calmes (1943-2015) was an American entrepreneur who co-founded Showco, a concert sound and lighting service company, and founded Syncrolite, an entertainment/architectural light manufacturer. He also performed as a musician, managed Freddie King and Bloodrock, and received two US patents.
Mar 13, 2015 · Jack Calmes was a music entrepreneur and innovator who co-founded Showco, one of the biggest tour sound providers in the world. He also produced concert films, invented lighting mechanisms, played guitar and married actress Morgan Fairchild.
Jan 7, 2015 · Jack Calmes, one of the men who brought rock ’n’ roll to Dallas in the 1960s, died Monday of cancer at age 71.
Jack Calmes was a music industry pioneer and innovator who co-founded Showco and Syncrolite, two leading companies in sound and lighting. He also played guitar, produced TV shows, and managed artists such as Freddie King and Steve Miller.
Jan 11, 2015 · Jack Calmes was a musician, producer, and lighting innovator who worked with legends like Jimi Hendrix and Freddie King. He died of cancer in 2015 and is survived by his wife, daughter, grandchildren, and many friends.
- October 21, 1943
- January 5, 2015
Jan 6, 2015 · After a long battle with cancer, Jack Calmes, co-founder of Showco and founder of Syncrolite, died at home this morning at the age of 71. In 1965, Angus Wynne and Calmes co-founded Showco, which promoted concerts, bringing huge names to Dallas like The Doors, Bob Dylan, and The Beach Boys.
Jan 6, 2015 · Jack Calmes, founder of Syncrolite and Showco, died in 2015 after a long illness. He was a pioneer in touring sound and lighting production, and a musician and manager.
