Obit: Mike Waterson 22 June 2011

Subject: Mike Waterson
From: GUEST,Doc Rowe
Date: 22 Jun 11 - 03:43 AM

The most upsetting and saddest news that I've ever been asked to pass on is the fact that our dear friend Mike Waterson left us in the early hours. He died at 3.00 a.m. today 22nd June. We'll miss him so much – a great man!

Subject: RE: Mike Waterson
From: GUEST
Date: 22 Jun 11 - 03:48 AM

As so often, words are not enough for sadnesses like this.

Subject: RE: Mike Waterson
From: nutty
Date: 22 Jun 11 - 03:52 AM

Such a sad loss - Mike was a great character and a very talented songwriter.
My thoughts are with his family.

Subject: RE: Mike Waterson
From: Bonnie Shaljean
Date: 22 Jun 11 - 03:56 AM

A terrible loss. Mike was huge fun, a talented singer, and a true gent. What a sad dawning of Midsummer Day.

My thoughts and warmest wishes are with the family. I will never forget Mike.

Bonnie

Subject: RE: Mike Waterson
From: Wheatman
Date: 22 Jun 11 - 04:10 AM

Very sad, but what a legacy he has left us all. Gan canny Brian

Subject: RE: Mike Waterson
From: Silas
Date: 22 Jun 11 - 04:12 AM

Dreadful news.

Subject: RE: Mike Waterson
From: MoorleyMan
Date: 22 Jun 11 - 04:16 AM

So so sad - words are inadequate.
It will take some time for this to sink in.
My deepest sympathies and condolences to all the clan.

Subject: RE: Mike Waterson
From: Little Robyn
Date: 22 Jun 11 - 04:25 AM

That's so sad.
Love to all the family.
Robyn

Subject: RE: Mike Waterson
From: theleveller
Date: 22 Jun 11 - 04:27 AM

That is devastating news. I knew him back in the 60s and he was a big influence. The debt that folk music owes to Mike and the Watersons is immeasurable.

Subject: RE: Mike Waterson
From: The Barden of England
Date: 22 Jun 11 - 04:35 AM

My sympathy and condolences for all the family, they are having a bad time at the moment.
John Barden

Subject: RE: Mike Waterson
From: I don't know
Date: 22 Jun 11 - 04:39 AM

Sorry to hear this. Condolences to the family.

Subject: RE: Mike Waterson
From: scouse
Date: 22 Jun 11 - 04:42 AM

A great loss to us all.. Spent many a hour natterin' with him over various years cutting Vegetables and Onions for the Tonder festival Curry.. A grand man! My condolences to the Family.

As Aye,

Phil.

Subject: RE: Mike Waterson
From: Liberty Boy
Date: 22 Jun 11 - 04:45 AM

So sorry to hear this very sad news. It seems we're surrounded by it this year!

Subject: RE: Mike Waterson
From: Phil Edwards
Date: 22 Jun 11 - 04:49 AM

I hope bright Phoebus shone for him at the end.

Subject: RE: Mike Waterson
From: Silas
Date: 22 Jun 11 - 04:55 AM

So lets drink a health to good times gone by
When our spirits soared and we touched the sky
And we'll bid farewell but not goodbye
And we'll meet further on down the road

Subject: RE: Mike Waterson
From: johnadams
Date: 22 Jun 11 - 04:59 AM

Even when you're expecting it the shock still happens!

Apart from the fantastic and unique music, he was a good fisherman. He came on one of our Sidmouth fishing charter trips a year or several back and had us laughing all day. Then I drove him on a day trip down the Devon coast to search for ideas of what fishing boat he should buy. Needless to say, I learned everything I ever needed to know about fishing boats.

A great bloke and a legend rolled into one!

Much sympathy to the family.

Bon voyage Mike.

Subject: RE: Mike Waterson
From: GUEST,buspassed
Date: 22 Jun 11 - 05:09 AM

Safe home Mike, safe home.

Subject: RE: Mike Waterson
From: Max Johnson
Date: 22 Jun 11 - 05:11 AM

Very sad news. Sympathies and condolences to the family.

Subject: RE: Mike Waterson
From: GUEST,Ken & Marion Hall
Date: 22 Jun 11 - 05:14 AM

From Ireland. We just heard and although we knew the inevitable, it is still a shock and such a great loss. Our thoughts are with the Waterson family. They have given so much to the music we love. Bay Folk Club won't be the same without Mike's laughter and stories.

K & M Sleights, Whitby

Subject: RE: Mike Waterson
From: My guru always said
Date: 22 Jun 11 - 05:15 AM

So sorry to hear this, my condolences to the family.
Hil

Subject: RE: Mike Waterson
From: fat B****rd
Date: 22 Jun 11 - 05:20 AM

My sympathies and condolences to the family
RIP Mike.

Subject: RE: Mike Waterson
From: MGM·Lion
Date: 22 Jun 11 - 05:21 AM

True grief and sincerest condolences.

~Michael~

Subject: RE: Mike Waterson
From: GUEST,Sailor Ron
Date: 22 Jun 11 - 05:29 AM

Such sad news. Mike was one of the giants of music. Thoughts are with all his family. Pax vobiscum Mike. Ron

Subject: RE: Mike Waterson
From: GUEST,George Frampton
Date: 22 Jun 11 - 05:40 AM

A huge loss. One of my inspirations for oh so long!
I am sure I speak on behalf of all the regulars at the Sidmouth Volunteer in passing on our condolences to all the family.

Subject: RE: Mike Waterson
From: Stu
Date: 22 Jun 11 - 05:42 AM

A true inspiration, condolences to his family and friends.

Subject: RE: Mike Waterson
From: GeoffLawes
Date: 22 Jun 11 - 05:48 AM

A great loss. Our condolances to Mike's family and those close to him. We will all miss him.

Geoff and Flick Lawes

Subject: RE: Mike Waterson
From: Ruth Archer
Date: 22 Jun 11 - 05:54 AM

Rest in peace, lovely Mike.

Subject: RE: Mike Waterson
From: Barb'ry
Date: 22 Jun 11 - 05:58 AM

I echo what has been said and hope someone will pass on the love and sympathy from all here to his family and friends

Subject: RE: Mike Waterson
From: Dave the Gnome
Date: 22 Jun 11 - 05:58 AM

I can't say anything that has not already been said. A very sad loss indeed.

DtG

Subject: RE: Mike Waterson
From: The Sandman
Date: 22 Jun 11 - 06:08 AM

I am sorry to hear this, a fine songwriter and singer. RIP

Subject: RE: Mike Waterson
From: Jean(eanjay)
Date: 22 Jun 11 - 06:21 AM

So sorry to hear this sad news; a great loss.

Subject: RE: Mike Waterson
From: GUEST,Suibhne Astray
Date: 22 Jun 11 - 06:31 AM

RIP & much Respect.

Subject: RE: Mike Waterson
From: ossonflags
Date: 22 Jun 11 - 06:41 AM

Very sad news indeed.


Deepest condolences to all the family from Mick and Mary McGarry

Subject: RE: Mike Waterson
From: Linda Kelly
Date: 22 Jun 11 - 06:51 AM

Very sad news. Rest in peace.

Subject: RE: Mike Waterson
From: GUEST,Brian Peters
Date: 22 Jun 11 - 07:07 AM

Mike is irreplaceable. What a tragedy.

Subject: RE: Mike Waterson
From: GUEST,Pete Fletcher
Date: 22 Jun 11 - 07:09 AM

Sad news.
Mike influenced and insired many many singers, myself included.

Subject: RE: Mike Waterson
From: GUEST,FairEllender
Date: 22 Jun 11 - 07:15 AM

A huge loss but Mike has left a massive legacy of songs, knowledge and joy.

Thoughts and condolences with the family.

I hope Mike enjoys that great session in the sky.

Clare

Subject: RE: Mike Waterson
From: Tyke
Date: 22 Jun 11 - 07:29 AM

Very sad News! RIP Mike Waterson

Subject: RE: Mike Waterson
From: GUEST,Reinhard
Date: 22 Jun 11 - 07:45 AM

Just yesterday I got the new Watersons DVD and enjoyed Mike's wit and charm. Like everybody else I will miss him dearly. My heartfelt condolences to the family.

Subject: RE: Mike Waterson
From: Les from Hull
Date: 22 Jun 11 - 07:47 AM

So sorry to read about the passing of another folk hero. Our thoughts are with his family.

Les and Maggie

Subject: RE: Mike Waterson
From: Leadfingers
Date: 22 Jun 11 - 08:11 AM

Another Goood Man Gone !! R I P Mike p

Subject: RE: Mike Waterson
From: sionnach
Date: 22 Jun 11 - 08:21 AM

A huge loss indeed, what an enormous influence that man was. (And will continue to be...)

"So let's bid farewell to our Bellman,
His voice you all used to know,
And it's hounds of his kind they are very hard to find
And he's gone where the good doggies go."

RIP Mike, kind thoughts to all the family.

Subject: RE: Mike Waterson
From: Johnny J
Date: 22 Jun 11 - 08:39 AM

really sad to hear this news. Wonderful performer and a great guy.

Subject: RE: Mike Waterson
From: Susanne (skw)
Date: 22 Jun 11 - 09:00 AM

Sad news indeed. Enjoyed the Watersons film last weekend at Beverley Festival and heard that he was poorly, but had no idea things were so bad. My thoughts are with his family, with Norma in particular. Rest in peace, Mike, and join the (too big!) band playing in another world.

Subject: RE: Mike Waterson
From: janemick
Date: 22 Jun 11 - 09:18 AM

Very sad news indeed.

Subject: RE: Mike Waterson
From: RTim
Date: 22 Jun 11 - 09:24 AM

Very Sad. I knew he was ill, but didn't know the end was so close.
Out comes all the albums again today.

Tim Radford

Subject: RE: Obit: Mike Waterson
From: stallion
Date: 22 Jun 11 - 09:59 AM

Thank you Mike for the legacy you left us and condolences to your family
Pete, Ron & Martin

Subject: RE: Obit: Mike Waterson
From: AllisonA(Animaterra)
Date: 22 Jun 11 - 10:16 AM

Go well, Mike. I'm glad I got to see you at Old Songs a few years ago. What a giant.
And what a chorus they have in heaven!

Subject: RE: Obit: Mike Waterson 22 June 2011
From: GUEST,George Henderson
Date: 22 Jun 11 - 10:47 AM

So sorry to hear this news. We must thank him and the rest of his family for the great number of recordings and tremendous songs left to us and for his truly entertaining style. He will be greatly missed. Rip and sympthies to all of the family.

Subject: RE: Obit: Mike Waterson 22 June 2011
From: GUEST,(Desdemona)
Date: 22 Jun 11 - 10:54 AM

This is very sad news. I was lucky to hear him sing on a number of occasions, in various combinations, and to meet him once or twice, when he was lovely, funny, and gracious. His passing is a great loss to the traditional music community on the whole, and to his family in particular; my thoughts are with them.