This is so hard for me to grasp. This definitely is a sad day in this thing called life. I lost a brother, friend and confidant. My brother Gerald was a blessing not only to me but to an abundance of many people on this earth. Everywhere he was he would give a great sense of energy that would generate a joy, laughter and happiness. We would call each other on a regular and talk for hours about family, business and other things. My family had so much love for him that I could be out of town and he would be at my house hanging out having a good time and enjoying great food. Gerald was also the plug 🔌 to putting me within the right places in the music industry. He always looked out for people and tried to make the best out of everything. His dolphins(his daughters) and his son were his everything. That's all he would talk about and you can see how proud he was when he talked about them. I can speak more about my bro but I've said enough. My big bro Gerald McCauley aka "The Mayor", I'm a miss you bro and eventhough we aren't brothers by blood, no one can tell me different. You don't have to suffer anymore. God has gotten a real one on his team. 

Love you man, 

E

                                          1 John 2:10

Today is November 17, 2022. The best anyone can figure is that you left us one year ago tonight. I miss you and say your name out loud before every show I mix. Every time. I would always strive to impress you but the real impression was the one you were having on me. I’ll never forget you or forget to say your name aloud in remembrance.  You affected a lot of good people’s lives and made us better. Thank you for being you. I love you, Gerald. 

Scottie Baldwin 

Jer, Happy Birthday lil Bro!
Love for eternity,
Your big bro.

I met Gerald in the early 90's on a tour bus for Troop. Both him and I were techs and chess was the way we passed the hours. Over time those long chess games became long philosophical conversations. I purchased an Yamaha 02R mixer from Gerald which I still have today. We worked on many projects together. The last time I saw Gerald was a few years back in Burbank. We walked down Riverside Drive to get some hot dogs. He told me of his illness but he seemed like he didn't let it deter him from the many things he had planned. Here's to those great memories Mr. McCauley. My condolences to his family. And much gratitude for having a life in which impassioned people like Gerald populate my memories. Best, Steven Barry Cohen

I met Gerald when we were in the 8th grade. We were tight throughout High School even though we went to different schools. He introduced me to Studio Life, hanging out, mixing sound, and getting it right. I might have been the influence for him to travel overseas because during college I started modeling professionally in Milan, Paris and London. Later, Gerald was overseas more than me! We have been friends for years, but the last time we spoke was almost a year ago. I knew of his health struggles but he never made me worry. He always lived life fully and never complained. I found out through a mutual friend, Ronnie Foster, about Gerald’s death. I was shocked and saddened. But I’ll always remember Gerald’s smile and his perseverance to do what he lived and live life fully. May God rest his soul. Dear Gerald, yiy will be missed. Much love, Angela Holmes-Pashayan. 

Awww, my man Gerald! I was caught all the way off guard, when our friend Nate  messaged me about Gerald's passing. It had been a minute since we talked and interestingly enough, I had been thinking about sending him a message, as I did on occassion to touch base and check on him. Life got in the way however. He probably would have just told me he was ok. 
I met G when my wife and I were living in Carpinteria and he was in Ventura. I had picked him up at the train station, with my dad and taken him to his house. We sat and had a spirited conversation, mostly about music, at that first meeting. A coworker had introduced me to a "Down the Rhodes" DVD and I was so impressed with the project that I reached out to Gerald right away. He was very receptive, you know how he is, we were never strangers! Gerald introduced me to entertainment people, some whom were A list performers involved in his projects, both past and present. We had long conversations about music, L.A., politics, life, music, I obviously had to add music twice, because Gerald was probably the most musically driven person I have ever met! He loved to talk about music's place in our world and how it, or lack thereof, affected us mentally and spiritually. 
G hardly ever slept, a condition of which I suffer from as well. He never really talked about being sick either, but I used to tell him to try and rest. I know it was difficult for him towards the end because he was so tuned into his projects and you know you could never have put him in one catagory! But he fought a long time.
So, from book signings in Ventura and sessions at Westlake studios in Hollywood, to long conversations on the phone, I will miss our friendship! To his family,  I offer condolences, love and respect. The only peace we can take from this is knowing that the Mayor is at rest in God's embrace and I choose to believe that, when the time comes, he will somehow be connected to  a heavenly funk and jazz super project! Love you my brother G! 

My brother in music. Thank for all the wisdom and knowledge that you shared with me. Thank you for the many laughs we shared during our late night phone calls. I’m so sorry I didn’t get to talk you you one last time to tell you thank you for your genuine friendship.  You fought the good fight, now you can rest. Rest In heaven my friend. You will be missed immensely. Much love G. 
A toast to  “The Mayor”.

Gerald is a class act when it comes to representing good music. We were in the beginnings of producing a documentary on Funk music at the time of his passing. It was intresting to me that for the 1st time in my knowing Gerald, he was stating to me actual dates that he "might not be here" to do this work. In the name of these statements we immediately got to work. Gerald, pacing back and forth and making calls is his meditation and one of his super powers! I wrote a television show treatment based on Gerald's life and style entitled "The Connector". G liked the idea however G is also modest and likes to make things happen in a rather subtle way. This speaks volumes to the character of this incredible "Connector" name Gerald aka "The Mayor"! We have recorded Funk Songs and worked on T.V. concepts, gone back and forth on political concepts and thought through staging the perfect performance! A true dreamer and absolute magic man! I was with G as he orchestrated award winning moments with some of the music industry's "A" list talent! It's like magic because out of nowhere Gerald starts telling various people their duti and putting a real moment together then minutes later a beautiful musical feat is created, or a major business deal closes and this is followed by accolades and awards later down the line. Many times the very people Gerald connects and performs these great feats with never even mention Gerald as a part of those situations. I've seen G give away tons of musical equipment and help many people! He was truely selfless to a fault sometimes. Geralds path seemed to bring life into the visions of others and for that I will forever be grateful that I crossed paths with Gerald "The Mayor" McCauley.  A dear friend,  a great teacher,  funny, witty, wise, Absolute Foodie, style, smart and the biggest heart ever!!! We are real brothers both born in the year of The Dragon ! I Love You Mayor and I'm Gonna Keep Ridin For The FUNK Bro!!! LETS GOOOO!!! Victor "XMAN" Taylor

I met Gerald through my good friend   Victor (XMan) and we became fast friends. When we met, it felt like I knew him already and I could tell he was a special guy. His musicality was amazing, the dude had perfect pitch! I learned a lot from Gerald and he definitely elevated my studio game. It was always a good time when he was around. He gave me the name Mohn Jyers! Every time we’d talk he’d say “It’s the Mohn Jyers radio show!!” In his Italian/European accent! I can still hear him saying it. Always funny! I will miss him, we all will miss him. Gerald was definitely an original. Rest in Power bro 🙏🏾

I can't remember exactly where and when I met Gerald. I know it had to be in the early to mid 90's. Not long after that he began to refer to me as "his" engineer. I had no idea that it was the start of a great musical journey that would include countless projects and multiple continents. He was a great friend and projected endless energy and joy, especially in the studio. It was there where he was most at home. Love to his family and friends around the world.

Dave Rideau (Obama You know!) 



14yrs ago I met you. Charming, loving, musical, charismatic, a lover of the arts and wine and cheese and all things Italian! Lol. And music, Aw the music G. Thank you for the friendship, sad that you’re gone but happy that you’re at peace. To the Mayor of Metropolis… stay Groovy in Heaven! 

Love you Always, 

Air 

I like to remember Gerald as the one who  jump started my career, taught me how to produce records and introduced me to the top of the A-list of LA musicians. For that I must say, that I am forever grateful for having known you. Rest In Peace my friend

I love and miss you Brother, thank you for pouring all your wisdom in my brain every time we spoke or was together.   It’s funny, now I get to put faces to the name’s of all the the people you spoke about over the years. As we all process your transition, I just wanna thank you for supporting all of my crazy endeavors, working the festivals with me and road-trips I’ll never forget as well as almost all Holidays over the past six years. Still hard to believe… I got a lot of amazing stories and great times to share. Thank you for sharing your shining light. 

#Loveworks ~ King Med

Gerald was without a doubt one of a kind. So creative, so charming...so passionate. I know that he is currently planning a Rhodesfest in Heaven with George Duke and Billy Preston as special guests. Early in my time in LA, Gerald asked me to help out with a project he was producing by a new guitar player named Nils. I'd pull up to this cool ranch house in The Valley and just soak up the music. One day, Gerald told me "I've got it! I'm gonna call you Jonesin'...cause I like the way you do your thing.." And for the next 20 years that was my personal moniker. I loved how through sheer will he would will projects to life - never giving up. So many people owe him for his insight and vision. I will always remember he called me Jonesin'...cause he liked the way I did my thing.

I would shout out loud Gerald He would reply shouting back Davina then I would run into him full speed and give him a big hug God and Music will forever be our Bond

I’m so blessed that I was able to see you a few days before you transitioned.  The laughs and conversations about music, boxing, spirituality, women and just life in general.  The legacy you’ve left for others to learn from and be inspired by will be worth all the blood, sweet and tears.. Can’t believe I won’t be talking to my friend and brother daily anymore but I  am so glad we got to become close.  I’ll miss the way you sung my name when I answered the phone and the laughing we did uncontrollably.  Rhodes Fest,, will continue as will your name being said from all that loved and knew you.  Miss you G. Love .P. 

"If You Don't Stand for Something, You'll Fall for Anything". That quote, to me, best describes Gerald's unapologetic commitment to skillfully performed Art. Though his gift was music, he appreciated those devoted to the perfection of their chosen craft.
His single-minded focus on the task-at-hand could have easily been mistaken for obsession. However, Gerald knew what he wanted to hear and wasn’t satisfied with anything less.
On the personal side, Gerald knew how much I dislike long, personal conversations on the telephone, especially on weekends during the NFL season. Regularly on Sundays between the months of September and January starting after 10AM, I was forced into making a difficult choice. The options were to answer the call and not focus on the game I was watching for at least the next hour. To those who have been on the phone with him, you know I’m being conservative! The other option was to let the call go to voicemail, call him later that night, and be prepared to stay awake way past my normal bedtime. I miss those calls.  
Godspeed Mac-a-lee.

Your friend, 
Fredage 


From:
Dorian Harewood 
Nancy Harewood 
Olivia Harewood 
John Harewood 
and Grandma Ruth

Gerald loved life.
He loved his friends.
He loved his family.
He loved his music.
And we loved Gerald.
We continue to love Gerald.
As he continues… on his journey.
We pray, Dear Lord, Our Creator,
that You surround Gerald with Your Love,
And Bless him on that journey.

Godspeed, G.  ‘Til we meet again.

Peaceful transition on your journey my friend. 40 plus years of friendship, so many memories, much laughter. Gerald was a special person that truly cared for everyone. Thank you Mayor for  spending your precious time with us all. 
Much love G 

Garcon! What can I say... silly face, serious face, big, beautiful, smiley face, and all your faces - I’ll keep in my memory, along with our adventures, close to my heart. I love you and miss you.
xo Meems

Those who truly knew Gerald understand that his love for music was his motivation and inspiration to consistently bring skilled musicians together, to create and deliver the language of music. His favorite genre of music was funk! Whatever he did when producing any style of music, whatever he wrote and whatever got recorded, he still had to get back to the funk! His last project cut short by his departure was dedicated to all funkmasters of our time. It would have been great to see this documentary! Let those of you who performed with Gerald and hadn't reached popularity yet not forget, that through your relationship of performing with him on stage, you were introduced to successful artists which helped broaden and build the platform you now stand on.  I must emphasize and shine the light again to let the memory live that he was  the link between vocalist, musicians and sound engineers, causing new relationships and expansion for rising talent. And by being that link, Gerald created a connection for rising talent to establish progressive business relationships with the already successful, in the music industry. When he chose you to performed with him, it was because he considered you to be of the best in your music craft and profession. He once told me "I only choose musicians who know what to do and what to play."  I Loved playing on stage with my friend, I loved his support for me and that he always genuinely looked out for my best interest to succeed in music, as he did many others. I have so much that I can say about my friend but I will end here. I met Gerald McCauley when we were 13 years of age and  had known him for 44 years. Well, this is now a time to celebrate his peace! Trust me, Gerald would not return if we could all beg him, for he is in peace. Love you G man. Kevin

Gerald Macaulay, rest in peace you are a very talented musician, and you will be missed by many people.  We go all the way back to Locke High. “ Once a saint always a saint! “

Peaceful Journey Mayor… Our Soul Brother A True Messenger Of Music… You Will Be Missed Love You ….V Dub ….The Miles Electric Band 

Gerald GM McCauley ….U are missed… The Legacy U left is Amazing & Sonically Your Ears will make The Heavenly Choir sound soooo much sweeter …. Thank U for Respecting The Authenticity of real Music & for never being Stingy … I Love U Man ❤️❤️❤️🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶🎵👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑

Condolences to the Family, Friends, and Colleagues. It’s such a Groove to know and talk shop with Brother Gerald. Trusting the Transition into the Next is conducive of the insight and fortitude Graced upon Your Journey throughout. You are Truly Missed My Friend…Rest in Power.

Gerald, I pray you are still playing a Rhodes and enjoying your music. There were never enough hours in the day to complete the things you planned to do. I never met anyone so dedicated to his craft…and his people. I hope you are happy with all that you accomplished. You are truly a remarkable individual. I love you. Thanks for being my brother. 

My friend 
I will miss our 2 hour phone conversations on the state of mankind, I will miss your support and encouragement for my art, I will miss your amazing ideas and musical projects and I will miss your friendship. 
I was looking forward to our trip to Zanzibar and life is a little emptier without you in this world. 
I hope you found peace. 

Gerald Laurence McCauley, aka The Mayor😇...you were definitely the brightest star in the sky❣🎙🎶👑🎹‼️ You and Val were the biggest part of my musical life journey!!🎤🎵🎧  It's because of you, Valerie is my sis☆ for a lifetime!!💜  Your laughter and musical genius will be missed my dear friend.  We've had an awesome and interesting journey together since 1996.  You always told me "Don't simply be good at something, be GREAT at it, especially if it's music!!" We'll do our best to keep your musical legacy and memories alive, AND remembered‼️🎵🎧🤗  How fitting that you passed on the Lord's day.😇  There is so much more I could say, yet I'll leave the eloquence to others better suited. This is how I'll remember you...all smiles. As Toni Morrison said, "If you don't laugh, you don't survive."💜 Much love to you forever my brother...🌠

We have met Gerald @ The Hollywood bowl, my hushband DJ in The Netherlands already had contact with him, but backstage Hollywood Bowl we met real life, after that contact he finally came up to our personal life and stayed in our home, we had fun, laughter, dinner and he loved our musicroom, we are REALLY gonna miss him, he also talked about his family a lot, especially his dolphins, i wish them comfort and peace about the loss of their dat and also to the rest of the family offcourse

"You are the beacon."  G always told me. I know that now because of what he showed me I was capable of. I am forever grateful for his guidance, his belief in me as a singer-songwriter, his friendship throughout the building of my family and his brotherhood in music and Spirit. I love you, G.

My condolences to Gerald’s loved ones. I met Gerald McCauley at Gompers Junior High School and we became fast friends. Gerald told the funniest stories, and I often got in trouble for laughing hysterically during class. Gerald’s jokes were the highlight of my days at Gompers. Although we didn’t speak after Gompers for over 30 years, our friendship didn’t miss a beat when we reconnected. We talked for hours, listened to his music, and of course, we had lots of laughs. I was so proud of all of the accomplishments he shared, but I wasn’t surprised because Gerald was a giver who put his heart and soul in all that he did. He made it his business to make everyone around him (especially me) smile 😊. I am forever grateful for the friend Gerald was to me. I’ll always cherish our bond and rest assured Gerald, I will never share your middle school shenanigans publicly 😂! Until we meet again my friend.

Peace and love 🙏🏽❤️,
Sabrena Turner

This is for the Friends, Family & Saints.  Our home grown Quincy Jones has transitioned to direct the the ultimate Spiritual R&B / Smooth Jazz ensemble.  From us DJing at the Kappa House on Crenshaw to the House on USC's Frat row to Niles to Val Watson.  I've been there to invest in your Genius.  Carla Said it best, "All you needed was more money!"  The Spirit is alive and well with us.  We talked around 3 weeks before you transitioned and I am thankful for that.  Romans 8:6 For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace. As we say from where we are from, "Once a Saint...Always a Saint!"  Bryan "Bean" Franklin C/O 1979 Locke High School

I can't believe my brother and friend has gain his wings 😪.  Gerald will be missed.  He was a great person that always had a joke or two to say and that kept us all laughing 😃 to tears.
God Bless to his Family Michael and Jill 
Once a Saint
Always a Saint

Our hearts are broken!! The only comfort we have is knowing the name of a special Angel in Heaven now. We love you Gerald and you will always be in our hearts forever. We were so Blessed to have you in our lives. We have so many fun and beautiful memories to cherish.  My favorite memory was listening to you and my husband Chuck talk about music and boxing. You gave  him the loving name “Nasty,” because of his guitar playing skills.  You two will always be brothers and we will always love and cherish your memory. Rest Well Our Brother!!!“You Did It Your Way”!!! You Were Music 🎼🎹🎤
We Will See You Again Our Brother, 
Chuck and Mary Mills 


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Gerald McCauley

May 30, 1964 – November 21, 2021

Valley Funeral Home

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