Obit: Johnny Silvo 18 Dec 2011

Subject: RE: Obit: Johnny Silvo 18 Dec 2011
From: GUEST,John Foxen
Date: 19 Dec 11 - 11:52 AM

Sad news. I shall have to dig out my copy of Blues In The Backyard, the CD he made with the equally lamented Diz Disley.

Subject: RE: Johnny Silvo
From: Dita
Date: 19 Dec 11 - 08:49 AM

Just about the last of the early 60s Folkies has gone - Alex, Danny, Josh, Iain, Hamish and many others of his kind gone before.

Had the pleasure of having Johnny stay with me about 10 years ago, while he was touring Scotland. He was great company, sitting with a dram in one hand and a lump of cheese in the other following every mouthful with "I really shouldn't be having this"

A gentleman in every sense, RIP Johnny.

Subject: RE: Johnny Silvo
From: alanabit
Date: 19 Dec 11 - 08:32 AM

Anyone who can cause me to agree with every word of a Teribus post must have brought a lot of folks together. Ditto to all of the above. He was a good bloke and a great entertainer.

Subject: RE: Johnny Silvo
From: Max Johnson
Date: 19 Dec 11 - 08:25 AM

So sorry to hear this. RIP.

Subject: RE: Johnny Silvo
From: George Papavgeris
Date: 19 Dec 11 - 08:23 AM

He leaves behind very fond memories. R.I.P.

Subject: RE: Johnny Silvo
From: The Sandman
Date: 19 Dec 11 - 08:02 AM

r.i .p. johnny.

Subject: RE: Johnny Silvo
From: Bonnie Shaljean
Date: 19 Dec 11 - 07:54 AM

R.I.P. Johnny. A true gent.

Subject: RE: Johnny Silvo
From: Brian May
Date: 19 Dec 11 - 07:53 AM

Bless him

Condolences to his family and close friends.

We'll all miss him and his 'sunshine' character.

RIP Johnny

Subject: RE: Johnny Silvo
From: GUEST,David 'Brillo' Etheridge
Date: 19 Dec 11 - 07:45 AM

Just heard from John James the sad news. Johnny will be discussing the merits of blues chord substitution with Diz even as I write.....

Best wishes to all,
Dave (Brillo)

Subject: RE: Johnny Silvo
From: Pete Jennings
Date: 19 Dec 11 - 07:40 AM

A bad couple of months just got worse. A great performer and a lovely bloke.
Pete.

Subject: RE: Johnny Silvo
From: GUEST,Teribus
Date: 19 Dec 11 - 07:25 AM

Terrible news indeed, one of lifes true "Gentlemen", he will be sorely missed by all he knew him - certainly "a man you don't meet every day". Lots a Festivals will I hope have a "wee" spot in remembrance of him.

Subject: RE: Johnny Silvo
From: Big Al Whittle
Date: 19 Dec 11 - 06:52 AM

Strange he was a Barnardo's kid. He was always so well spoken - I thought maybe he was from some upper class family. he must have been of that generation that Frank Norman wrote about in Banana Boy.

I loved his stage work and musicianship, and he was generous with praise. I didn't know him as a close friend, but his passing marks the end of a great and wonderful period for folk music in England. We will all miss him.

Subject: RE: Johnny Silvo
From: GUEST,muppett
Date: 19 Dec 11 - 06:38 AM

RIP Johny, you'll be missed

Subject: RE: Johnny Silvo
From: GUEST,I Don't Know
Date: 19 Dec 11 - 06:30 AM

Sad for everyone. R.I.P

Subject: RE: Johnny Silvo
From: MikeL2
Date: 19 Dec 11 - 06:11 AM

Very sad news. One of the best was Jonny.

Condolences to family and friends.

Mike

Subject: RE: Johnny Silvo
From: Roger the Skiffler
Date: 19 Dec 11 - 05:53 AM

Very sad, I regret never getting to see him live, I only knew and admired him from radio and recordings.

RtS

Subject: RE: Johnny Silvo
From: Leadfingers
Date: 19 Dec 11 - 05:08 AM

Sad news indeed !

Subject: RE: Johnny Silvo
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 19 Dec 11 - 05:04 AM

Further to the Barnardo's boy reference by Keith A

Subject: RE: Johnny Silvo
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 19 Dec 11 - 05:00 AM

I have known Johnny as a friend and a wonderful entertainer, for over 40 years. This is like losing a family member.
Sincere sympathies to Berit his wife, and Patrick his son.
RIP my friend, you will never be forgotten.

John (Jock) MacKenzie

Subject: RE: Johnny Silvo
From: Johnny J
Date: 19 Dec 11 - 04:32 AM

Sad news. Enjoyed many lively and happy performances from this man.

Condolences to his freinds and family from me too.

Subject: RE: Johnny Silvo
From: scouse
Date: 19 Dec 11 - 04:26 AM

Oh Dear, Terrible news.. I really thought he'd see Christmas at least. I'll miss him so much. My condolences to his Family.

As Aye,

Phil.

Subject: RE: Johnny Silvo
From: Keith A of Hertford
Date: 19 Dec 11 - 04:20 AM

So sad.
He was a Hertford Barnardo's boy.
I have a mutual friend who was another such.

Subject: RE: Johnny Silvo
From: r.padgett
Date: 19 Dec 11 - 03:53 AM

Johnny gave a great deal of enjoyment by his exuberant performances at folk clubs, festivals and every event he was at!

A true entertainer!

God bless and condolences to all his family

Ray and all at Barnsley folk club

Subject: RE: Johnny Silvo
From: Dave the Gnome
Date: 19 Dec 11 - 03:38 AM

I'm very saddened by the news. Thoughts go out to his family and friends.

Condolonces from me and all at Swinton Folk Club

We shall all sorely miss his annual visit next May.

Dave.

Subject: Johnny Silvo
From: GUEST,Susie
Date: 19 Dec 11 - 03:29 AM

Nick Keir tells me that Johnny Silvo died peacefully last night after a short illness. A great entertainer and a lovely chap. At peace now...