Anyone know what happened to Jack Hudson

Subject: RE: Anyone know what happened to Jack Hudson
From: Capo da Monty
Date: 04 Mar 22 - 06:39 AM

There is a musical celebration of Jack's life taking place at the Vernon Arms Spondon Derbyshire on Tuesday 15 March. Organised by his daughter Jody and the local folk club.

Subject: RE: Anyone know what happened to Jack Hudson
From: GUEST,Bendigo
Date: 02 Mar 22 - 07:24 AM

Just heard the sad news last night.What a tragic loss of a great singer and friend of over 50 years.We never had a cross word.
This morning his Epiphone Texan is on the settee next to me and will be
played as I remember the great man.

Subject: RE: Anyone know what happened to Jack Hudson
From: Backwoodsman
Date: 26 Feb 22 - 03:53 PM

Sorry Al, no idea. I know he had a heart condition, so I’ve assumed it was something to do with that - could be wrong though and, as you say, you can’t help but wonder…

Subject: RE: Anyone know what happened to Jack Hudson
From: GUEST,Big Al Whittle
Date: 25 Feb 22 - 07:34 PM

Anyone know what killed Jack? He was a very vociferous anti vax person up until a few months ago.

You can't help but wonder....

Subject: RE: Anyone know what happened to Jack Hudson
From: Backwoodsman
Date: 15 Feb 22 - 04:16 PM

I’ve had a FB conversation with Jody. Never met her in person but she seems a very nice lass.

Take care yourself, Al - if you need to talk about your diabetes any time, just PM me or send me a FB Messenger. I’m no doctor, but I’ve picked up some info this past fifteen years!

Subject: RE: Anyone know what happened to Jack Hudson
From: Big Al Whittle
Date: 15 Feb 22 - 04:08 PM

A moving tribute to him by his daughter on the FB page Jody Chowler. I remember Jack telling me he had called her Jody after the Kristoferson song, Jody and the Kid.


https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=jody%20chowler

Subject: RE: Anyone know what happened to Jack Hudson
From: Big Al Whittle
Date: 15 Feb 22 - 03:58 PM

I phoned Tony and Una as soon as I heard. Malcolm Bishop and Sam, I'm sure WILL hear. I think I've got his e-mail.

Take care Backwoodsman - that's another of us gone!

Subject: RE: Anyone know what happened to Jack Hudson
From: GUEST,Backwoodsman (logged out)
Date: 15 Feb 22 - 02:58 PM

Jack was a man of very firm convictions, and he didn't mind telling people what his convictions were, even when he was far out of step with popular opinion. But I guess that's what made him the man he was. And his musical talent and knowledge was immense.

Are you still in touch with Tony and Una, and 'Capo di Monty'? I don't know how to get in touch to check if they've heard the sad news.

Subject: RE: Anyone know what happened to Jack Hudson
From: Big Al Whittle
Date: 15 Feb 22 - 02:20 PM

Thank you very much whoever posted this.
Although Jack and I enjoyed many hours of friendship - lately his various opinions about Covid and god knows what else made chatting with him a bit of a minefield.

Loved the guy though and his music.

Subject: RE: Anyone know what happened to Jack Hudson
From: Backwoodsman
Date: 15 Feb 22 - 12:47 PM

That is such sad news. Saw Jack many times before he disappeared from the folk scene, and we booked him several times for our local folk club back in the late ‘90s/early ‘00s. I kept in touch with him through FB until a few years ago.

Jack was a fine writer, guitarist and singer - one of the finest voices, if not the finest voice, to grace the folk & roots scene here in the UK. Sadly, his style of music fell from favour in UK folk clubs during the Trad take-over of the late-‘70s and ‘80s, and his huge talent never got the chance to take him where he deserved to be. I still do several of his great songs, ‘She Likes To Go Walking’ and ‘Driftwood and Nails’ to name but two, and they are always well received.

RIP Jack, for me you were one of the Greats, and you will be sadly missed.

Subject: RE: Anyone know what happened to Jack Hudson
From: GUEST
Date: 15 Feb 22 - 12:34 PM

Just heard the sad news that Jack has passed away Don't know anymore details, I gather it has only just happened. RIP Jack Hudson

Subject: RE: Anyone know what happened to Jack Hudson
From: GUEST,Paul Newsham Derbyshire
Date: 05 Feb 21 - 02:39 PM

Apologies for date typo ...

Met Jack today in Sainsbury's Ripley in Derbyshire 5th February 2021... looking good ... still with it ... and we had a good conversation about friends and acquaintances ...

Subject: RE: Anyone know what happened to Jack Hudson
From: GUEST,Paul
Date: 05 Feb 21 - 02:28 PM

Met Jack today in Sainsbury's Ripley in Derbyshire 5th January 2021... looking good ... still with it ... and we had a good conversation about friends and acquaintances ...

Subject: RE: Anyone know what happened to Jack Hudson
From: GUEST
Date: 18 Oct 19 - 05:26 PM

hi i am Brendan Doyle from Liverpool i ran various folk clubs North Wales Liverpool Burton on Trent
Jack and I spent many happy hours together he stayed at my homes and my kids loved him
We visited many clubs together i would love to meet up again or if anyone can get me his address or that of his daughter just to renew a great friend and the most under rated singer Britain has known

Subject: RE: Anyone know what happened to Jack Hudson
From: Capo da Monty
Date: 14 Jul 19 - 01:34 PM

I have PM'd you BW..

Subject: RE: Anyone know what happened to Jack Hudson
From: Backwoodsman
Date: 14 Jul 19 - 01:01 PM

Hey CDM, long time since we saw Jack play up in Lincolnshire, and you let me have a play of your beautiful D-18GL!

Hope you’re well and still playing!

Subject: RE: Anyone know what happened to Jack Hudson
From: Capo da Monty
Date: 14 Jul 19 - 12:54 PM

Lucky you! Must be as rare as hens teeth.

Subject: RE: Anyone know what happened to Jack Hudson
From: GUEST,Steve
Date: 14 Jul 19 - 11:05 AM

Jack did a gig at Skinner's Barn Bar Aberystwyth. I was involved with the University Folk Club and I have a signed copy of Jack's album Summer Days and You.

Subject: RE: Anyone know what happened to Jack Hudson
From: Backwoodsman
Date: 01 Aug 14 - 08:18 AM

I believe he's taken early retirement from the biz. Sad.

Subject: RE: Anyone know what happened to Jack Hudson
From: GUEST,guest
Date: 01 Aug 14 - 07:54 AM

Is Jack still performing, his last cd was outstanding but heard nothing since

Subject: RE: Anyone know what happened to Jack Hudson
From: Backwoodsman
Date: 04 Jul 14 - 01:19 AM

Brendan, if you register as a member on here, I can send you a PM about your question. Jack is aware you're looking for him.

Subject: RE: Anyone know what happened to Jack Hudson
From: GUEST,brendan doyle wirral
Date: 03 Jul 14 - 03:54 PM

if anybody knows where Jack is could they please contact me We have lost contact for many years but would love to hear from him we where very close friends he stayed at my home many times and knew my late wife and kids

Subject: RE: Anyone know what happened to Jack Hudson
From: Backwoodsman
Date: 30 May 14 - 12:54 PM

Try PM-ing Mudcat member 'Capo da Monty', who is a good friend of Jack's and might contact him on your behalf. Member Al Whittle might also be able to help.

I have Jack's email address, but I'd rather not give it out to people I don't know personally - hope you'll understand.

Subject: RE: Anyone know what happened to Jack Hudson
From: Norman Wheatley
Date: 30 May 14 - 04:49 AM

2014 request

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Could you help me contact Jack Hudson? I used to produce and present a radio programme in the 70s called Gentlefolk on BBC Radio Birmingham. I'm now doing a webcast called Gentlefolk2 and I would like to play a track Jack recorded for me back then but I'd like to contact him first. Any help gratefully received. The webcast is www.gentlefolk2.co.uk
Played Curly by Rod Felton in the February edition...
Thanks
Norman Wheatley

Subject: RE: Anyone know what happened to Jack Hudson
From: GUEST,Dean Read
Date: 09 Oct 13 - 04:50 PM

Just wondered if anyone knew weather Jack still does live gigs. I'm a new fan and have been loving his "Elvis is alive and well" album. I'm from Chesterfield in Derbyshire and I understand Jack is fairly local to me. This forum has been a great read and I can fully understand why so many people have a great love for his music and respect for the man himself. Thanks in advance folks.

Dean

P.s. I can be contacted here -> ("www.DeanRead.net")

Subject: RE: Anyone know what happened to Jack Hudson
From: Arthur_itus
Date: 11 May 13 - 05:19 AM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ODRB_ZY5PFQ

Subject: RE: Anyone know what happened to Jack Hudson
From: Arthur_itus
Date: 11 May 13 - 05:11 AM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Jrj1hidUjc

With No fixed Abode or Big Al Whittle not living around Derby anymore, Jack lost some really good friends.

Subject: RE: Anyone know what happened to Jack Hudson
From: GUEST,Bendigo
Date: 10 May 13 - 06:47 AM

Regards to Jack's Epi Texan,I bought it from him about 6 years ago.Jack has many fans but none greater than me.I'd like to think we have been friends for over 40 years,from when I used to book him for Ludlow folk club.
The Texan now lives in Worcestershire,and doesnt go out too often (I use mainly a Wootton,a Brook Torridge and a 1934 Martin 0-17)but is one of my most treasured possessions and well cared for.I got Brian Willoughby to play it for me a couple of years ago.Brian was with Jack in the Jack Hudson Trio who did a lot of late night work on radio back in the seventies.I had many late night drives with them on the car radio.Happy days

Subject: RE: Anyone know what happened to Jack Hudson
From: Capo da Monty
Date: 12 Apr 13 - 10:58 AM

Thanks for mentioning this Jonti.
Always good to hear Brian and Cathryn as well.
There are many "Folkies" who have fond memories of Jack and a great respect for his contribution to the folk/americana scene over many years.
His songwriting is second to none!Half decent guitarist too!
Regards

CdM

Subject: RE: Anyone know what happened to Jack Hudson
From: GUEST
Date: 12 Apr 13 - 05:06 AM

Jack Hudson get a fond mention from Brian Willoughby when he and Cathryn Craig recently did my radio show in Doncaster....   Jonti's Roots and Acoustic Music Show on www.sinefm.com
here's the listen again link..
http://www.sinefm.com/popup/player.php?list=show_313&track=1

Jonti Willis

Subject: RE: Anyone know what happened to Jack Hudson
From: Capo da Monty
Date: 07 Jan 13 - 09:45 AM

I do indeed John; well remembered!
She has been very good to me over the last 10 years and seems to sound better as the years go by.
Glad to know you are still strutting your stuff too.
Regards
M

Subject: RE: Anyone know what happened to Jack Hudson
From: GUEST,Backwoodsman
Date: 07 Jan 13 - 09:26 AM

Jody - I thought it didn't quite look 'right' to be the Epi.
It would be great if you can get one or two more vids, your dad's a real class act!
Cheers, look after him, he's a treasure.

Subject: RE: Anyone know what happened to Jack Hudson
From: GUEST,Backwoodsman
Date: 07 Jan 13 - 09:20 AM

That was a good night at Gainsborough, Malcolm - The Maestro was in exceptionally fine voice! And no, I'd be ashamed of myself if I didn't include at least one of Jack's great songs!

Do you still have that beautiful D-18GL?

Subject: RE: Anyone know what happened to Jack Hudson
From: Capo da Monty
Date: 07 Jan 13 - 07:09 AM

Great to hear Jack again. Thanks Jody
Have travelled many a mile to be at his gigs over the years. From Eastbourne to Gainsborough and points in-between!It was always a real privilege.
No set would be complete without a JH masterpiece would it BW!?
Best Wishes
Malcolm

Subject: RE: Anyone know what happened to Jack Hudson
From: GUEST,Don Wise
Date: 07 Jan 13 - 04:04 AM

From the dark recesses of memory.....It must have been late '79/early '80 when I stood in for him since I vaguely recall travelling up from Milton Keynes.....I think Jack must have been seriously ill at the time so that somebody (Keith Kendrick??) quickly organised a group of stand-ins for him.
I've looked at his YouTube vids- a couple of tempting songs there.....Ahhh, that voice......

Subject: RE: Anyone know what happened to Jack Hudson
From: GUEST
Date: 07 Jan 13 - 01:11 AM

Hello
No, it's not the Epi...it's my husbands Fender Gemini III (had to look!)...dad played this for me by special request.
I dont have any more vids, but I will try and sneak a couple....we do occasionally have a little jam...
Will pass on your lovely comments...regards, Jody

Subject: RE: Anyone know what happened to Jack Hudson
From: GUEST,No Fixed Abode
Date: 06 Jan 13 - 04:52 AM

For what it is worth the video is brilliant! We try to play it live but yet again hearing Jack play it makes us realise just how "special" Jack is to those that found him. Rolleasy Jack!!

Subject: RE: Anyone know what happened to Jack Hudson
From: GUEST,Don Wise
Date: 06 Jan 13 - 04:21 AM

Oh I remember Jack from the days of Derby's 'Peasmouldia' FC- Residents The Lonesome Travellers. 'Rambling' Jack Hudson seemed to have suddenly apeared from nowhere- a couple of floor spots and the next you knew he was gigging. I've still got his 10" first LP somewhere- sold under plain white cover like a bootleg! Sometime back in the '70s I seem to rtemember depping for him at a club in Ilkeston(?). Quite how they hit on me to do the gig is lost in the mists of time but I felt it was an honour.
Keep up the good work Jack. Deserving recognition and getting the recognition you deserve is often a bugger!

Don

Subject: RE: Anyone know what happened to Jack Hudson
From: GUEST,Backwoodsman
Date: 06 Jan 13 - 03:48 AM

It's my favourite too, Jody - so much so that it's in my set-list (along with 'Driftwood and Nails' and 'Alive and Well').

Jack's such a huge talent, it's shameful how he's been ignored by the self-elected Folk Cognoscenti for so long. When you're talking to him next, pass on my best wishes from Gainsborough please.

BTW, was that his old Epi he was playing in the vid?

Subject: RE: Anyone know what happened to Jack Hudson
From: GUEST
Date: 06 Jan 13 - 03:23 AM

Hello
Jack is alive and well. He has an album available - if you want to buy it, please contact me (daughter) on youtube - username jodybobble, where you can see a home vid i made of him and posted recently. Its my favourite song :o)
Thanks for your compliments and good wishes. Jody (Hudson)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Jrj1hidUjc

Subject: RE: Anyone know what happened to Jack Hudson
From: Capo da Monty
Date: 19 Dec 12 - 01:59 PM

I wondered about that too BW.
Does he know they are there?
I seem to remember him saying that one of his early LPs was re-released some years ago. It had an entirely different cover and was without his agreement or knowledge. The peeps that published it held the master-tape and he apparently didn't receive any royalties.

Subject: RE: Anyone know what happened to Jack Hudson
From: GUEST,Backwoodsman
Date: 19 Dec 12 - 01:42 AM

Looks like some of Jack's work from the 70s. Shame 'Starlight & Headlights' isn't on there too. Maybe it will be eventually? Hope so.

And I hope Jack's getting paid for sales of those albums/tracks.

Subject: RE: Anyone know what happened to Jack Hudson
From: Capo da Monty
Date: 18 Dec 12 - 07:40 PM

Just discovered there are some J H albums/tracks on iTunes available to download(for a small charge); some of which I hadn't heard before.

CdM

Subject: RE: Anyone know what happened to Jack Hudson
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 18 Dec 12 - 04:50 PM

Lovely voice, nice guitar style. Thanks

Subject: RE: Anyone know what happened to Jack Hudson
From: GUEST
Date: 18 Dec 12 - 04:01 PM

don.

I used to enjoy him coming to Belper Folk CClub, he was always a big hit there, I loved his "Stoned and I missed it"

Subject: RE: Anyone know what happened to Jack Hudson
From: GUEST,Backwoodsman on his iPad sans cookie
Date: 02 Nov 12 - 05:13 AM

The above post was me.

Subject: RE: Anyone know what happened to Jack Hudson
From: GUEST
Date: 02 Nov 12 - 05:12 AM

"Jack is a member of the EFDSS Board of Directors"

Excellent! Sometimes the best jokes are the ones made innocently (I'm assuming it wasn't a deliberate faux pas, Mitch?).

I hope Jack saw it, I can imagine his comments, not to mention the look on his face!   :-)

Subject: RE: Anyone know what happened to Jack Hudson
From: GUEST,Big Al Whittle
Date: 01 Nov 12 - 01:13 PM

Well done Mitch! You caused a certain amount of innocent hilarity.

All Jack's mates were going - ah! yes that would be back in the days when Jack used to stick a trombone up his bum and play the flight of the bumble bee to mass applause. But you know how touchy he is - one night someone said - Jack, its not really folk music...!

Subject: RE: Anyone know what happened to Jack Hudson
From: Mitch the Bass
Date: 01 Nov 12 - 12:53 PM

My mistake, thinking of someone else!

Subject: RE: Anyone know what happened to Jack Hudson
From: Mitch the Bass
Date: 01 Nov 12 - 08:10 AM

Jack is a member of the EFDSS Board of Directors.

See http://www.efdss.org/front/Governing%20EFDSS/board-of-directors/23

Howard Mitchell