Sad indeed; just heard the news of his passing. I first saw Don performing outside the Odeon Leicester Square in the late 1950s after which I frequently encountered him in various corners of London, particularly in the 2Gs (The Gyre & Gymble) in John Adam Street by Charing cross Station, also frequented by Long John Baldry and Rod Stewart. Years later, (late 70s/early 80s) he lived just round the corner from me in Hindover Crescent, Seaford, where he was often found busking in the High Street and getting together with friends in the Wellington Hotel in Steyne Road. He was quite a sight getting the train to London with all his gear, always seeming to travel by public transport.I too remmember the snakeskin jacket which earned him the soubriquet 'Snakehips' Partridge. Fond memories, R.I.P. Don.