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Subject: Obit: Ronnie Drew died From: GUEST Date: 16 Aug 08 - 12:12 PM Ronnie Drew died in the Mater Hospital, Dublin on the 16th August 2008 God Bless him. |
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Subject: RE: Obit: Ronnie Drew died From: GUEST,machree01 Date: 16 Aug 08 - 12:14 PM sorry i forgot to put in my username above |
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Subject: RE: Obit: Ronnie Drew died From: kendall Date: 16 Aug 08 - 12:16 PM That's sad. He had a very unusual voice. I love his version of "Donegal Danny." |
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Subject: RE: Obit: Ronnie Drew died From: GUEST,machree01 Date: 16 Aug 08 - 12:24 PM it is reported that he died in St. Vincent's Hospital, a great, he will be sadly missed. |
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Subject: RE: Obit: Ronnie Drew died From: The Sandman Date: 16 Aug 08 - 12:33 PM oh dear.thats a pity. |
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Subject: RE: Obit: Ronnie Drew died From: Effsee Date: 16 Aug 08 - 12:33 PM Ah, Jaze's sakes! RIP. |
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Subject: RE: Obit: Ronnie Drew died From: Maryrrf Date: 16 Aug 08 - 01:07 PM RIP Ronnie - Another one of the greats gone! |
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Subject: RE: Obit: Ronnie Drew died From: Fiolar Date: 16 Aug 08 - 01:09 PM Ar Deis De Le na hAnam. Rest in Peace, Ronnie. You will be greatly missed. |
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Subject: RE: Obit: Ronnie Drew died From: skarpi Date: 16 Aug 08 - 01:17 PM well thats the way we all go in the end , god bless his memory he had a great voice and a special style . he will be missed . God bless his family , rest in peace . ATB Skarpi Iceland |
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Subject: RE: Obit: Ronnie Drew died From: skarpi Date: 16 Aug 08 - 01:18 PM A great man goes away on the 16th of Agust , just like Elvis |
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Subject: RE: Obit: Ronnie Drew died From: Sugwash Date: 16 Aug 08 - 01:23 PM Ronnie, along with the rest of the Dubs were my way into this music, and for that I couldn't thank him enough. Stand by for a rare old session when he gets back together with Luke and Ciaran. The Jamison's will be out tonight, God bless you Ronnie Drew. |
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Subject: RE: Obit: Ronnie Drew died From: Bonnie Shaljean Date: 16 Aug 08 - 01:25 PM Very sorry to read this. Though it's not a surprise, the news is still no less of a shock when it comes. Short obit from the Irish Independent below. R.I.P. Ronnie - you're in good company up there. http://www.independent.ie/breaking-news/national-news/dubliners-musician-ronnie- |
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Subject: RE: Obit: Ronnie Drew died From: Seán Báite Date: 16 Aug 08 - 01:29 PM Was only a matter of time, I suppose, the poor man has been fighting that dirty hoor C..... for some time now. I learn this at the same time as learning that Dublin have been unceremoniously dumped out of the All Ireland and half the country is under flood waters again.. It's getting like the Book of Revelation. He'll be re-united with Luke Kelly by now - wherever they send fellas with beards and unforgettable voices.. probably on the right hand side of Elvis. Here are a couple of 'breaking news' reports on his passing away : Irish TV website Irish Times website |
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Subject: RE: Obit: Ronnie Drew died From: katlaughing Date: 16 Aug 08 - 02:26 PM They'll be having some Rare Old Times in heaven now. RIP and thanks for sharing with us, kat |
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Subject: RE: Obit: Ronnie Drew died From: GUEST,GUEST Date: 16 Aug 08 - 04:07 PM Sad news, which is even on the Belgian radio. It shows the tremendous influence Ronnie has left not only in Ireland but also on the European continent. I am greatful for his inspiring voice and words and will never forget the few occasions I have seen him perform live on stage. May he rest in peace |
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Subject: RE: Obit: Ronnie Drew died From: GUEST,Steve Date: 16 Aug 08 - 04:20 PM Goodbye, Ronnie. Thank you for being such an inspiration to me for the last 40 years or so! RIP. |
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Subject: RE: Obit: Ronnie Drew died (16 Aug 2008) From: Little Robyn Date: 16 Aug 08 - 05:14 PM We'll put a tribute in our radio show today. Robyn |
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Subject: RE: Obit: Ronnie Drew died (16 Aug 2008) From: Marc Bernier Date: 16 Aug 08 - 07:19 PM Oh my Goodness! What a Shame. Just this morning, about 2am EDT, I'd gotten home from a gig and put in a DVD my wife had gotten from the library, the Borstal Boy. Ronnie Drew makes a cameo appearance at the end of the movie, and I was wondering how he was doing. He is certainly missed. |
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Subject: RE: Obit: Ronnie Drew died (16 Aug 2008) From: Betsy Date: 16 Aug 08 - 07:30 PM Unique, God Bless and requiescant in pace. |
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Subject: RE: Obit: Ronnie Drew died (16 Aug 2008) From: Gulliver Date: 16 Aug 08 - 09:24 PM By a strange quirk of fate I was playing in a session in O'Donoghue's (where the Dubliners started all those years ago) this afternoon when the news filtered through that Ronnie had passed away. That threw a pallor over proceedings, but we pressed on and did a few songs that Ronnie sang. About six o'clock in came John Sheehan (fiddler with the Dubliners), and after a chat he joined the session, playing on the tin whistle a few of the pieces that he had composed himself. Afterwards he told us that he had been with Ronnie last weekend, and everything seemed OK, but Ronnie got a dose of pneumonia (or something similar, not sure yet) during the week, to which he succumbed. Seeing John playing away there, surrounded by all the photos of the Dubliners over the years, was magic, despite the sadness. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam. Don |
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Subject: RE: Obit: Ronnie Drew died (16 Aug 2008) From: HuwG Date: 16 Aug 08 - 10:18 PM Aw, what a pity. Ronnie's classical guitar style and unique voice have been one of my inspirations to take up music. Sadly missed. |
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Subject: RE: Obit: Ronnie Drew died (16 Aug 2008) From: GUEST,Jolke Date: 16 Aug 08 - 11:45 PM Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam... Rest in peace Ronnie...The great pub in the sky will be ramblin tonight... |
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Subject: RE: Obit: Ronnie Drew died (16 Aug 2008) From: Folkiedave Date: 17 Aug 08 - 01:04 AM Shame. |
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Subject: RE: Obit: Ronnie Drew died (16 Aug 2008) From: GUEST,Marymac90 Date: 17 Aug 08 - 01:17 AM Thanks for posting the youtube link, kat. I knew the song, and had heard of the Dubliners, but had never seen them. Now I have a face and a voice to connect with the name of Ronnie Drew. Marymac |
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Subject: RE: Obit: Ronnie Drew died (16 Aug 2008) From: Dave Hanson Date: 17 Aug 08 - 02:23 AM There most be a rare ould session going on in heaven, Luke, Ciaran and now Ronnie, a rare beautiful man. So sad. eric |
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Subject: RE: Obit: Ronnie Drew died (16 Aug 2008) From: Colin Randall Date: 17 Aug 08 - 04:07 AM I cannot think of a band that gave me more pleasure on so many occasions. Ronnie Drew played a huge role in making the Dubliners special, and I am grateful to have caught them at their peak, when Luke and Ciaran were also alive. Among the many impressive words left here, I was especially moved by yours, Eric, and I hope you do not mind that I have repeated them in my own small tribute at Salut! Live , for which I have also borrowed that YouTube clip. |
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Subject: RE: Obit: Ronnie Drew died (16 Aug 2008) From: GUEST,machree01 Date: 17 Aug 08 - 04:08 AM Here is Ronnie singing McAlpines Fusiliers, {1963}, he was a great music Ambassador for Ireland, God, RIP. http://ie.youtube.com/watch?v=08fOqihDIdk |
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Subject: RE: Obit: Ronnie Drew died (16 Aug 2008) From: Dave Hanson Date: 17 Aug 08 - 05:12 AM Just read your tribute Colin, a good and fitting one too. I forgot to add Bobby Lynch to that great session, the only Dubliner I never saw perform. eric |
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Subject: RE: Obit: Ronnie Drew died (16 Aug 2008) From: Mr Happy Date: 17 Aug 08 - 05:33 AM http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ronnie_Drew |
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Subject: RE: Obit: Ronnie Drew died (16 Aug 2008) From: GUEST,Irish Musician Date: 17 Aug 08 - 06:39 AM I had the pleasure of meeting Ronnie some years back, and it was listening to him that got me into ballad singing etc, He will be sorely missed, singing the old ballads just isn't going to be the same. Played in the Celt Bar last night and a minute silence has held and respected, very humbling. Ronnie Drew, Rest in Peace Kev |
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Subject: RE: Obit: Ronnie Drew died (16 Aug 2008) From: scouse Date: 17 Aug 08 - 07:42 AM Ahh Jeez, I'll miss him so very much,over the years I got to know him well and had many a fine natter.. what a band they got upstairs now!!! As Aye, Phil |
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Subject: RE: Obit: Ronnie Drew died (16 Aug 2008) From: Big Phil Date: 17 Aug 08 - 09:35 AM From the sleeve of an old LP. "A voice that would blow the froth off Guiness at 50 yds", and "it sounds like coke, been crushed under a door" Sums up the wonderful voice of Ronnie I think. When I first met him many years ago, I addressed him as Mr Drew, shaking my hand he simply said, its Ronnie to my friends. RIP Ronnie. |
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Subject: RE: Obit: Ronnie Drew died (16 Aug 2008) From: Big Tim Date: 17 Aug 08 - 09:51 AM Three years ago, Frank Harte gave me RD's address and I wrote to him (a song enquiry). A few days later my phone rang (in Scotland) and my wife, with a look of astonishment on her face, handed me the phone, whispering 'it's Ronnie Drew'. 'Hello Ronnie' I said, 'I didn't expect you to phone me'. 'Well', he said, 'I don't go in for them fuckin oul emails or faxes'! A great voice and a great man. |
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Subject: RE: Obit: Ronnie Drew died (16 Aug 2008) From: Severn Date: 17 Aug 08 - 10:46 AM A favorite who I've enjoyed greatly for years. |
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Subject: RE: Obit: Ronnie Drew died (16 Aug 2008) From: Leadfingers Date: 17 Aug 08 - 02:03 PM MY voice has oftn been compared to Ronnies ! The Dubliners were an influence on my early Folk style ! |
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Subject: RE: Obit: Ronnie Drew died (16 Aug 2008) From: RoyH (Burl) Date: 17 Aug 08 - 04:19 PM I join with fellow 'Catters in tribute to Ronnie Drew. Though I never met him I always enjoyed hischoice of songs and distinctive voice. Rest in Peace Ronnie. Thank you for the songs and the inspiration you gave to so many peop-le. Condolences to the family. |
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Subject: RE: Obit: Ronnie Drew died (16 Aug 2008) From: GUEST,banjo Date: 17 Aug 08 - 06:24 PM so so sad a great man who knew dublin and its people rest in peace Ronnie you will be missed |
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Subject: RE: Obit: Ronnie Drew died (16 Aug 2008) From: GUEST,Bill the sound Date: 17 Aug 08 - 07:00 PM He will be sadly missed-one of the greats-The last time I saw the Dubliners he was not in the group-When I asked I was told at the age of 65 he had decided to go solo-that's a real pro in my book. |
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Subject: RE: Obit: Ronnie Drew died (16 Aug 2008) From: GUEST,Amanda tancred Date: 18 Aug 08 - 04:23 AM He was lovely man |
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Subject: RE: Obit: Ronnie Drew died (16 Aug 2008) From: RobbieWilson Date: 18 Aug 08 - 06:52 AM My voice has often been compared to Ronnie too. People say "compared to Ronnie Drew you're shite" |
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Subject: RE: Obit: Ronnie Drew died (16 Aug 2008) From: Zen Date: 18 Aug 08 - 07:02 AM Another good one gone. May Ronnie R.I.P. Zen |
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Subject: RE: Obit: Ronnie Drew died (16 Aug 2008) From: Flash Company Date: 18 Aug 08 - 07:21 AM When I think of all the great ones we have lost this year in both Folk and Jazz I go cold. When I realize that I am contemporary to most of them, I go even colder. RIP Ronnie FC |
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Subject: RE: Obit: Ronnie Drew died (16 Aug 2008) From: john f weldon Date: 18 Aug 08 - 08:20 AM Very sad. Loved that voice! |
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Subject: RE: Obit: Ronnie Drew died (16 Aug 2008) From: GUEST,Slowalan Date: 18 Aug 08 - 08:55 AM I recall a party at the Christchurch Folk Festival New Zealand about 1975. Dubliners were the star act, so we were a bit in awe of them...but then they were the first to arrive and the last to leave.... They had no tickets on themselves, great guys, played and sang all bloody night..we had to carry Luke out. Dubliners and the Clancy's...never will be forgotten by anyone who loves the music RIP Ronnie. |
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Subject: RE: Obit: Ronnie Drew died (16 Aug 2008) From: Bryn Pugh Date: 18 Aug 08 - 09:17 AM Ar dheis De go raibh a anam. Rest in Peace, Ronnie, and thanks for all the good times. |
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Subject: RE: Obit: Ronnie Drew died (16 Aug 2008) From: Wolfgang Date: 18 Aug 08 - 01:17 PM What an unusual voice he had. I loved hearing him sing. Wolfgang |
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Subject: RE: Obit: Ronnie Drew died (16 Aug 2008) From: eddie1 Date: 18 Aug 08 - 01:39 PM Interview with a bald, beardless Ronnie in Dec 2007 here http://www.rte.ie/tv/latelate/av_20071207.html?2316854,null,228 Looking at him, he reminds me of Spike Milligan. Well the two of them can argue now as to who is the best looking. Did a brief spot on him on radio today. Have a more substantial tribute planned for Thursday. RIP Ronnie. Eddie |
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Subject: RE: Obit: Ronnie Drew died (16 Aug 2008) From: irishenglish Date: 18 Aug 08 - 02:08 PM Sad. Just 3 or 4 years ago, Ronnie was doing a show here in NY at the Irish Arts Center. Most nights after the show, Ronnie and entourage would stop in my local, just up the block from IAC. Here in the city you get used to seeing celebrities of all types-movies, music, tv, etc, so we do the look-oh, that's so and so, then go back to doing what we're doing. At this pub there is a bar/restaurant, and a hallway that leads out to a back garden, and its where the bathrooms are. So I'm getting used to seeing Ronnie there, and one night I'm coming out of the bathroom, and the door comes flying out, narrowly averting Ronnie heading out to the garden with a cup of tea. Of course I get horrified, oh I'm so sorry, are you ok, I didn't get you did I? Ronnie is completely unfazed, says-ah you're grand, no problem, then tells me he's seen me hanging out, and since I look very Irish (red hair, beard), tells me to be sure to come to the show, and asks me where in Ireland I'm from! Well, I never made it to the show, but what a decent man. Here's to ya Ronnie! |
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Subject: RE: Obit: Ronnie Drew died (16 Aug 2008) From: Fliss Date: 18 Aug 08 - 02:49 PM Dubliners on Radio Caroline in late 1960's one of my first introductions to Irish music. In 2000 I found a Dubliners CD in the local Coop... and set my love of their music off again. Never saw them in their heyday, but saw them - minus Barney and of course Ronnie in 2000 at Birmingham Symphony Hall. Ace evening. Saw them again plus Jim and Ronnie at Dudley some time later... c 2003. Again an excellent evening. God Bless Ronnie. |
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Subject: RE: Obit: Ronnie Drew died (16 Aug 2008) From: Connacht Rambler Date: 18 Aug 08 - 05:54 PM Ronnie has passed on "ar sli na firinne." But he has left us wonderful memories and recordings. |
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