Norton Buffalo memorial set for Sunday

Buffalo called Sonoma County home for decades, living with his family in a Glen Ellen farmhouse, before moving to Paradise. He died at a hospital in Paradise.

Buffalo's musical career took off in the 1970s when he played harmonica and sang harmony with the Steve Miller Band. He continued playing in the band until last summer.

During his long career, he also accompanied the Grateful Dead, Bonnie Raitt, the Doobie Brothers and many others.

The memorial service will include a live feed from the private church service at 1:30 p.m., followed by a “Friends of the Buffalo” musical tribute.

Scheduled performers include Roy Rogers, David Grisman, Carlos Reyes, Chris Rowan, Tommy Thomsen, Bobby Vega, Diamond Jim, and the Stampede and the Knockouts, two bands that Norton fronted.

Donations will be accepted for the Norton Buffalo Memorial Music Fund for music education and scholarships for young musicians.

For information, phone Jim Corbett at 823-5849, or email him at jimcorbett22@comcast.net.