Bill gave me my first fiddle, back in 1972. (It's the same as playing a mandolin, just under your chin). A lovely man. I shall miss him terribly. He was also a self taught wizard with Languages ancient and modern. He regularly brewed the most delightful, hoppy and outstanding flavour-balanced beer I've ever tasted. Luckily his fondness (and skill) for writing has left me with tablature for tunes and brewing instructions all written out in his neat way.