Standout Detroit Rock and Blues Musician Victim of Drive By Shooting October 6, 2011

Oct. 13, 2011 - PRLog -- Reports state that Moe Motyka left his Hamtramck residence on his way to perform at the legendary Harbor House.  On his way he stopped by a friends house on Holbrook and Brush to drop off apples and candles.  Upon leaving the residence  he entered the  vehicle and closed the driversdoor.  Another man approached the passenger side and asked for a ride.  When the man opened the door and began to enter another vehicle pulled alongside and opened fire with a semi automatic weapon along the drivers side.  The passenger fled with graze wounds. Moe was killed instantly.

Moe was a local musician who was well known in the Detroit scene and performed with some of the top  Rock and Blues entertainers including Dale Robertson, Bennie Reeves, Thornetta Davis, C.C. Collins, and Mitch Ryders guitarist Chris Brantly.
His tenor blues vocals are legendary in venues throughout Metro Detroit.  He motivated others around him with a compassionate loving energy.  He often sang at the Salvation Army Gospel Choir and performed work with Fr. Ray at The Capuchin Soup Kitchen.  His monniker was his gentle warm smile and hug. His rigorous schedule consisted of 7 night a week performances.  Sometimes several venues in one day.  He was considered a musical genius who played guitar, piano, and vocals.  He will be best remmembered for writing and singing "Raining in Detroit, These Four Walls, and Why Cant I Cry".

He was laid to rest on October 9th at Jurkiewicz and Wilk Funeral Home.  His Funeral took place at St. Florian Church in Hamtramck on October 10th.  Hundreds paid tribute.
Mr. Wilk the FUneral Director stated that "this was the saddest funeral I have seen in 30 plus years".

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The next time you hug someone remember Brian "Moe Motyka because it was his way to say everything is going to be allright.