Second Coming @ Ernie Cortez Memorial Show, Gilman Street, April 2005.December 16th 2004 --Heaven Gets a New Star***** RIP Ernie Cortez - THE BEST
East bay native, lifetime Oakland resident , business owner (Sacred Tattoo on Broadway)talented and self taught artist and musician Ernie Cortez died Thursday, at the tender age of 37 of cancer.The following for his bands, Powerhouse and Doomsday Device were legion. World wide. Ernie made an impact on everyone he met and his love of life and friendships were deep and true, something that will live on forever.He will be missed by many, but by none so much as me.Rest in peace, baby brother, LOVE YOU FOREVER!! -your sister
