Jack Calmes
Jack Calmes | |
|---|---|
| Born | October 21, 1943 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma |
| Origin | United States |
| Died | January 5, 2015 (aged 71) Dallas, Texas |
| Occupation(s) | Inventor, executive and musician |
| Instrument(s) | Ukulele, guitar |
| Spouse |
Lynn Lenau
(m. 1975; div. 1989)Susie Coniglio (m. 1989) |
Jack Calmes (October 21, 1943 – January 5, 2015) was an American inventor, sound reinforcement and lighting business executive, and musician.
In 1965, he co-founded Showco, a concert sound and lighting service company. In 1984, Calmes founded Syncrolite, an entertainment/architectural light manufacturer.
Calmes received two United States patents, managed Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Freddie King and multi-platinum rock band Bloodrock, and founded the Forever Fabulous Chickenhawks Showband & All-Revue.