Brent Amaker, photographed at Volunteer Park holding a photo of the late Sugar McGuinn. Credit: KELLY O

Brent Amaker, photographed at Volunteer Park holding a photo of the late Sugar McGuinn.

Brent Amaker, photographed at Volunteer Park holding a photo of the late Sugar McGuinn. KELLY O

As Brent Amaker was preparing to celebrate the 10th anniversary of his flamboyant country band, the Rodeo, he received the awful news that his friend and fellow founding member Sugar McGuinn had been killed in a motorcycle accident. Though McGuinn hadn’t been an active member of the Rodeo for two years, Amaker said their friendship was closer than ever and that his heart was crushed by the loss…

Sean Nelson has worked at The Stranger on and off since 1996. He is currently Editor-at-Large. His past job titles included: Assistant Editor, Associate Editor, Film Editor, Copy Editor, Web Editor, Slog...