Remembering Derek Brimstone (1932-2017)

Subject: Remembering Derek Brimstone
From: Big Al Whittle
Date: 29 Aug 19 - 04:32 AM

Would have been Derek Brimstone's birthday today. Probably the man who fuelled my vision for wanting to be a performer. Sadly he's gone from us now - so I can't go out and see him do a gig this evening. Maybe a bit later, I'll put the guitar in open D and play Pallet on the Floor. - taught to Derek by the man they named a big knife after,   hero of the Alamo ....Colonel Jim Bread!!!

Subject: RE: Remembering Derek Brimstone
From: GUEST,Ray
Date: 29 Aug 19 - 06:39 AM

I remember sitting on the sound desk for him at Leeds festival many years ago. The weather was so bad he asked for some brown light to make him look sun-tanned and then the marquee started leaking just where he was sitting.

Remember the story of him chauffeuring Rev Gary Davis? Said he could have driven himself but he kept bumping into things! Then there was the story of the train and the mailbag ........... unrepeatable?

Subject: RE: Remembering Derek Brimstone
From: Dave the Gnome
Date: 29 Aug 19 - 01:03 PM

His granddaughter had the most unusual pet at school.

A tin of sardines.

Subject: RE: Remembering Derek Brimstone
From: GUEST
Date: 31 Aug 19 - 12:22 AM

I booked him plenty of times in Warwickshire, and he always turned up, unlike some other London artists. Always drew a good crowd, too.

Subject: RE: Remembering Derek Brimstone
From: The Sandman
Date: 31 Aug 19 - 03:42 AM

yes very amusing man, and a man whol loved music

Subject: RE: Remembering Derek Brimstone
From: Black belt caterpillar wrestler
Date: 01 Sep 19 - 02:56 PM

When we were at Lymm Folk club on Thursday night our host, Bernard Cromarty, did one of Derek's songs. I don't know if he was aware of the significance of the date, probably was, knowing Bernard.

Robin

Subject: RE: Remembering Derek Brimstone (1932-2017)
From: vectis
Date: 03 Sep 19 - 11:01 PM

Ah! Brimmo was always the consummate professional and blooming good value as a club guest. Loved his Jeannie to bits too.

Subject: RE: Remembering Derek Brimstone (1932-2017)
From: GUEST
Date: 04 Sep 19 - 05:44 AM

One of my absolute favourites, I booked him as often as i could.

Cllr

Subject: RE: Remembering Derek Brimstone (1932-2017)
From: GUEST,Pokeyholepete
Date: 13 Jun 20 - 03:47 AM

Worked with Derek for many years. Always stayed when he played the Pokey Hole. Called my late wife Mrs Lasagna, she always had to cook one for him. It's called a rider. Lovely man of many tales.