Johnny Taylor just rang me to say Tinker Dick has passed away.
Lovely bloke , didn't take himself TOO seriously and didn't expect others to do so either.
Always a friendly word for everyone and he always remembered the name of many who cared to call him Tinker or Dick.
A real character who loved performing for people without pushing the bounds of singing or musicianship, but nevertheless a well-loved character who would always raise a smile whenever he performed.
The perfect antidote to boring ,sanitised over-rehearsed singing and playing .

RIP Dick - a good lad indeed.