ANN ARBOR, MI — Andrew Rogers filled the main room of the Michigan Theater with the powerful and playful tones of the Barton Theatre Pipe Organ for nearly two decades.

He was beloved not only for his music. Residents recall interacting with him after film screenings, and colleagues also noted his smile, kind personality and dad humor.

Rogers, 74, died Nov. 13 from a heart issue at his home in Fenton. A memorial concert for his life is planned for Dec. 4, with more details to come.

“It is a huge loss, not only of his talent, but of his personality and soul,” said Russ Collins, former executive director and chief executive officer at Marquee Arts.

Rogers was born July 3, 1951 in Detroit and musically inclined from a young age, according to his obituary. His family owned a stack of 78 r

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