Just had a look on the "music" shelf and there's nothing of his there now, but I certainly remember buying at least one of his guitar tutors during one of my early tentative trips to the local music shop. Seems hilarious now that changing from D to C used to take about 5 minutes, but I'm sure that's how many of us started, right there with Mel (amongst others).

I don't really feel any sadness at his passing, for that's what happens, and I don't believe in the hereafter, so I'll content myself with this post, to acknowledge his contribution to our world of music.

Pete