Tavis, wonderful tribute for Topper and his family. He was the reason a large number of people became aware of the VC. I am also very thankful to him for his cleaning video and his other videos. I am also thankful for all the people he introduced to one another and wasn’t even aware of. I have so many friendships in the VC and it stems all the way back to Topper. Same with our friendship Tavis, I would not have become aware of you and what a wonderful person you are and your love for music and to teach it. If we both didn’t start making videos ourselves. Thank you my friend. Peace ☮️ Namaste 🙏 the Zonkman

Great job…been wondering and already knew inside that he must have passed. My heart goes out to his family and anyone he touched with his gentle noble soul!…forever in my heart Oddbox❤❤

Thank you. ❤

Wow man… You just popped up on my feed and made me discover the late Oddbox Topper… I understand why you were drawn in with a connection to him….I just felt the same in 1 video viewing… Life is fragile, your message is one I follow daily, until next time 🎶🙏🏼♥️

He was the first one I saw to clean LPs, just when I was about to clean my collection, I saw you doing it a slightly better way, I didn't realize he passed, carry the torch brother.He is looking down on you with a smile.

Topper touched my life as well - He really inspired me with his positivity and love for music. Thanks for sharing your thoughts about him.

So sorry to see he passed, he was one cool dude and really enjoyed his videos!! may he rest in peace!!!!

Oh man, you have the original video, I had downloaded it after someone else uploaded it after he had deleted it but I couldn't find it in my download tab a few weeks ago. This video helped me sleep several years ago when I was struggling to do so and it lead to me following him. He is absolutely missed, he was a treasure.

Oh my. I enjoyed his videos so much. Watching his road trips. What a positive energy he radiated. Thank you for this tribute ❤️

His name popped into my head while I was trying to escape my usual youtube habits tonight. I've seen this before, and thought Id left a comment. As i do to about everything. Appreciated. The recording I recommended to him was the soundtrack to Mickey One, scored by Eddie Sauter, and guest artist, Stan Getz. If I had heard Mingus back in the late 1960's before I heard this recording, (there was a cool ad in playboy for it back then that got me going) I may not have had such a visceral total reaction to the album. But I can still play many cuts from it, (they really flow into each other) and be beyond thrilled. My very top albums include Abby Lincoln's Wholly Earth, Miles Davis' Live Evil, and of course of multitude of single cuts from all the great..Jobim, David Sylvian, hey, every tune used in the Tropic Thunder.soudntrack, or those amazing cuts in The Fiith Element..etc. But Mickey One is in another category. You turn off your phone and tell people to leave you alone and you play the whole album. (while reading the extra slip in page of notes from the LP). It's simple. You are no longer who you were before you played it. It's that extraordinary, A CD came out ages ago, but it's confusing. It has two versions of the soundtrack. The actual score heard in the background, and then they went back in for the album and tore the roof off. The album is a better recording of the soundtrack than what was used in the film, which is more muted. It's the only time I ever thought a later recording would be better that the original. It is. So, having both versions on the CD with some actors speaking...well..whatever. The LP is the way to go. This is not just a soundtrack. It's a revelation. And yes, Oddbox was great company. Pardon me. IS great company.

I found him the same way this exact video how to clean records and I absolutely followed him and watch every video on his channel , pioneer of the vinyl community and he always responded to your comment, you’ll be missed

Topper was one of the first VC channels I watched as well. He was a good dude. Nice tribute Tavis.

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What a beautiful tribute to our friend Topper! He was such a kind soul and was a dear friend to so many of us in the VC. His presence will be missed tremendously. Beautiful tribute Tavis. Very nice of you to share your memories of Topper.

Thank you for your kind words and tribute, OddboxToppper was the first guy on KZfaq that sold me on his record cleaning methods, I notice for some time that he was MIA and wondered if he had been ill and passed, Sad, he is gone, He had such a laidback approach to his Posts. Loved his shows. Nothing fancy, just Topper style! No fancy lighting or cameras or mics - - just kept it simple. I've thought of starting my own vinyl community channel. I'm 75 and have a large collection of albums, 45's, 8-tracks and cassettes, What do you think? I live in snowy Buffalo, NY.

Just a beautiful tribute, my friend. I hear what you were hearing in this gentleman's voice. In his essence. Death is part of life, but wow. The greats often go unexpectedly. Cheers to you and Oddbox Topper. ✊

What a great heartfelt tribute to Topper. He would be honored, and a bit embarrassed too. LOL. He was a guiding light for all of us. If it wasn't for Topper I wouldn't be back into collecting.

I was very sad to hear of his passing as well. I loved his videos. Seemed like a great dude. I’m an ASMR junkie as well. Thanks so much for taking the time to pay respect. RIP

Like you and oddball, I've been watching your videos for a good while now and have been inspired to start my own KZfaq channel. Wonderful tribute to our KZfaq colleague Tavis. Well done and keep up the good work. Much love from 'Darren In The Studio', UK. X

Lovely tribute. RIP Oddbox Topper

Thanks for that Tavis. Along with many my VC intro was via Oddbox. I knew he had health problems and feared the worst about his absence. A gentle soul that I will miss seeing.

Did the same thing years ago and his video popped up. Calm soothing voice just seemed like a real chill guy. Very sad to hear of his passing. Thanks for sharing your story. Great job.

I loved this guy. Your story is exactly that same as mine! (except I never got into making videos) In fact I started listening to you because of your soothing voice as well. Love your videos Tavis, you’re a true gentleman. God bless you. ☮️

I watched Toppers: How to Clean Vinyl video. I still clean my records using his method to this day, he taught me how to enjoy the relaxing touch labor of cleaning your cherished vinyl collection. He will be missed. Very nice Tribute to ODDBOX TOPPER.

What a kind and absolutely heartfelt tribute you left for dear Topper! I found him the same way you described: looking for a vinyl cleaning method. I sensed he was sick, long ago, and just came back to KZfaq to search for him tonight, after not seeing him post as regularly anymore. I’m so sad, but YOU made this elegant remembrance of a wonderful, sweet guy. Bless your very kind spirit, Travis.

Beautiful tribute Tavis! Thumbs up! Trish

😢. Very sad news indeed. Tavis he showed me how to clean records and you yourself showed me the trick on how to slow the dropping arm with the AT120. But yes very sad news.

Thanks for taking the time to share your story about Topper - he touched so many peoples lives. I just found out this evening about his passing - but I have listened to him every night for years and have learned so much - the same way you have.

Thank you for your wonderful tribute to Topper.

I don't know why he kept taking videos down just because he claimed he was getting trolled or they were old methods, that video had over a million views. He seemed to be very thin skinned when it came to things like that. Definitely miss his weekly videos, and he didn't look well in his occasional final videos and I kind of new something was wrong - I've yet to find another video maker whose subject matter I have no interest in, that I watch because they were so interesting! He was also one of the very rare KZfaq video makers who obviously didn't care about "monetising" and the constant 'hit subcribe button/like" reminders etc. RIP Topper!

I'm going to miss the oddboxTopper, I'm really bummed out he had to remove that video due to trolling. My favorite part of the video isn't here, putting the ingredients together for the spray bottle.

Thank You Travis!!!!! I've never seen Toppers channel until now. Ended up watching a lot and getting into him last night. What a Great Soul🌹

A touching video, Tavis. ❤

So sorry that you lost someone that inspired you in the world of vinyl. I remember you talked about his video,which led me to his video. He does have a relaxing voice and I do get the vibe of a gentle soul. Wonderful tribute! Stay well!!

Me puso muy triste enterarme, sabia que el estaba pasando un problema de salud. Y me siento muy identificado por como te imapacto ese video limpiando discos, me hubiese gustado conocerlo personalmente, tomar una cerveza y revolver discos !!! Salud muchacho !!!

Does anyone know Topper’s name??