2021 Obit: trad singer Jock Duncan

Subject: Obit: Jock Duncan
From: Vic Smith
Date: 26 Mar 21 - 09:28 AM

Peter Shepheard has just posted this in Facebook -

"Jock Duncan, the legendary traditional singer, passed away yesterday morning in Ninewells Hospital, Dundee, at the grand age of 95. Jock has been treasured as a great source of knowledge and inspiration to all in the traditional singing world - a man who has made an essential contribution to Scottish culture, music and song. Condolences to all his family."

I'm sure that people who knew him well will want to contribute their own thoughts on this delightful man and great singer. I could also suggest that people look up my article of Jock and his remarkable oral history book on the First World War - "Jock's Jocks" In Living Tradition No. 132 Feb/Mar 2020.

Subject: RE: Obit: Jock Duncan
From: GUEST,Gallus Moll
Date: 26 Mar 21 - 01:05 PM

Och, I am so sorry to learn of Jock's passing - wonderful man, great singer and tradition bearer. He had the terrible sadness of losing one of his sons, the legendery piper and composer Gordon; other family members (son, grandson) continue with the piping and musical traditions. Rest easy Jock.

Subject: RE: 2021 Obit: trad singer Jock Duncan
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 26 Mar 21 - 03:42 PM

Aye, anither guid mannie gane awa. Gie it laldy up there Jock. :(

Subject: RE: 2021 Obit: trad singer Jock Duncan
From: Tattie Bogle
Date: 26 Mar 21 - 09:46 PM

Sorry to hear this yesterday via Facebook and now here: had the pleasure of seeing him live on a good number of occasions, but one that really sticks in my mind is when he sang at his son’s memorial concert in Perth, one year after Gordon ‘s death. He did his “Plooman’s Song” which involved a lot of to-ing and fro-ing on stage with scant regard for any carefully placed microphones! Hilarious!
And I have a copy of the “Jock’s Jock” book, which is a great read, and amazing project that he undertook with help from Gary West.

Subject: RE: 2021 Obit: trad singer Jock Duncan
From: GUEST,Mike Yates
Date: 27 Mar 21 - 03:44 AM

Wonderful singer. I really treasure his albums, 'Ye Shine Whar Ye Stan' (Springthyme 1039) and 'Tae the Green Woods Gaen' (Sleepytown CD010).

Subject: RE: 2021 Obit: trad singer Jock Duncan
From: GUEST
Date: 27 Mar 21 - 11:55 AM

This is sad news. Jock was one of those rare people who "live" folk music all their lives. Thank you for the songs Jock. I have added his name to the "In Memoriam" thread and send my condolences to all those who know and love him.

RIP

Subject: RE: 2021 Obit: trad singer Jock Duncan
From: Jack Campin
Date: 29 Mar 21 - 06:33 PM

Press and Journal obituary