Heard the bad news yesterday from Brian's sister via Mudcatter 'Sooz'. A shock, although I have to say I thought Brian didn't look well when I saw him last Thursday at the monthly '600 Whiskies' folk event at The George in Leadenham.

Brian is a wonderful collector, singer and accordionist, and his knowledge of Lincolnshire songs and tunes is truly encyclopaedic. I wish him a full and speedy recovery, and look forward to seeing and hearing him again, hopefully in the not-too-distant future.