OBIT: Brian Osborne - Lancashire England

Subject: Brian Osborne - Lancashire England
From: clansfolk
Date: 26 Mar 02 - 06:19 AM

It is with great sadness that I write to tell you all that Brian Osborne died yesterday whilst fishing. At this time I have very few details but I will update this thread with any details and news of funeral arrangements and wakes.

From Brians CD Cover
Lurking in the shadows of what has become an amazingly eclectic folk scene with its roots music and "superbands", is Brian Osborne, a singer, songwriter whose pedigree goes back to the beginnings of the folk revival itself and even beyond to fifties Rock and Roll and Skiffle. As a member of The Taverners folk group he was a major force in the folk scene of the 60's and 70's and after the demise of the group continued as a popular solo artist.

Brian was a lovely man and he will be missed by all that his life touched. RIP.

Subject: RE: OBIT: Brian Osborne - Lancashire England
From: GUEST,Alio
Date: 26 Mar 02 - 08:37 AM

He certainly will be missed. The last time Geoff and I saw him was at Ingleton last year, and we were both so impressed with his lovely style of singing - his personality also came through as a real gentle person (and a gentleman).

Subject: RE: OBIT: Brian Osborne - Lancashire England
From: Col K
Date: 26 Mar 02 - 04:03 PM

What can one say about Brian, he was a gentleman, a fine singer, a part of the Lancashire folk scene for many years,a part of Fylde Folk Festival.He will be missed by many people.Rest In Peace

Subject: RE: OBIT: Brian Osborne - Lancashire England
From: clansfolk
Date: 26 Mar 02 - 04:56 PM

For anyone in the Blackpool area tomorrow.

The Falcon at Poulton (Wednesday 27th.) should have been holding its open mic night - it has been decided that we will not be using a PA instead we will have a night for Brian.

An open evening of sitting, drinking, singing, talking and remembering Brian with a few numbers from his CD - how I dread playing "the parting glass"

everyone welcome starting 9.00pm ish.

The Falcon Pub. Hardhorn Way, Poulton. Nr Blackpool

directions http://www.fyldefolk.co.uk

Subject: RE: OBIT: Brian Osborne - Lancashire England
From: clansfolk
Date: 27 Mar 02 - 06:32 AM

Further information from Alan Bell

Brian died of a heart attack whilst on a short holiday in Scotland with a couple of friends.

He was part of the Blackpool Taverners for years & performed at every Fylde Folk Festival from the start.

He leaves his wife Jean & daughters Elaine & Dianne & three grandchildren.

The funeral is on Friday 5th April at 2pm at St Chads Church. Market Place, Poulton le Fylde, Nr Blackpool. Lancashire, followed by a cremation

Subject: RE: OBIT: Brian Osborne - Lancashire England
From: clansfolk
Date: 27 Mar 02 - 06:55 AM

There'll be a tribute to Brian on Lancashire Drift Folk programme on
Radio Lancashire Thursday 8pm - 4th April.

Subject: RE: OBIT: Brian Osborne - Lancashire England
From: 8_Pints
Date: 27 Mar 02 - 08:58 AM

I have many happy memories of seeing Brian in the Blackpool Taverners, both at the Manchester Sports Guild (MSG) and the Golden Lion in Withington.

May he be remembered with affection.

Bob vG

Subject: RE: OBIT: Brian Osborne - Lancashire England
From: treaties1
Date: 28 Mar 02 - 10:32 PM

Bob was the friedly face leading sing a rounds in the Mount hotel, Fleetwood,who always made one feel welcomed as a singer and a person. He will sorely midded and fondly remembered

Subject: RE: OBIT: Brian Osborne - Lancashire England
From: greg stephens
Date: 29 Mar 02 - 07:05 PM

A lovely man and a grand singer.Heart attack while fishing sounds like the way a lot of folks would choose to go.

Subject: RE: OBIT: Brian Osborne - Lancashire England
From: clansfolk
Date: 31 Mar 02 - 11:47 AM

refresh

Subject: RE: OBIT: Brian Osborne - Lancashire England
From: clansfolk
Date: 02 Apr 02 - 07:58 AM

The Radio Lancashire Tribute to Brian is now on

Thursday 11th April 8.00pm

Subject: RE: OBIT: Brian Osborne - Lancashire England
From: GUEST,Nick Dow
Date: 02 Apr 02 - 11:55 AM

I have been asked by a number of different people to broadcast the memorial programme to Brian after his funeral and not before. This I can well understand. So the programme will now take place on the nextThursday after the 5th of April. Both Mally and I knew Brian for many years, the world is a sadder place without Brians smile.

Subject: RE: OBIT: Brian Osborne - Lancashire England
From: clansfolk
Date: 04 Apr 02 - 05:23 AM

Thanks Nick for varifying the date of Transmission, Jan mentioned it on Monday so I have tried to update any sites with the "new" date.

take care

Pete

PI Recordings et al..............

Subject: Brian Osborne
From: GUEST,Vince
Date: 11 Apr 02 - 04:12 PM

hi all, just bin listening to radio lancashire's tribute to Brian Osborne - a nice gesture. I still have the Taverner's LP 'Seldom Sober' from 1970 featuring some great songs. Brian's voice was superb. I first saw Brian with the Taverners at, i think, MSG in M/c. A sad loss to the folk scene - condolences to his family and well done radio lancs!!

Subject: RE: OBIT: Brian Osborne
From: GUEST,vince
Date: 11 Apr 02 - 04:15 PM

Sorry perhaps i should have said the programme on radio lancs was, of course, Lancashire Drift, sorry mr dow

Subject: RE: OBIT: Brian Osborne
From: Harry Basnett
Date: 12 Apr 02 - 02:22 PM

You're right, Vince......it was an excellent tribute and tastefully handled.

Subject: RE: OBIT: Brian Osborne - Lancashire England
From: clansfolk
Date: 21 Apr 02 - 06:17 AM

forwarded from the Fyldefolk web site:-

Name: Jason Phillips (son-in-law to Brian)
E-Mail: [e-mail]
Blackpool, Lancs.

Comments: The family of the late Brian A Osborne wish to express their sincere gratitude to all family, neighbours and many friends for their kind expressions of sympathy, cards, letters and donations received for the Heart Unit Blackpool Victoria Hospital or St. Chads P.C.C. in memory of Brian.
Thanks to Alan and Christine for their support. Grateful thanks to the Portpatrick Lifeboat and emergency services, Gordon and Frank

Following several requests for information on Brian's recordings...........

Brian's last CD is available via Yahoo Auction Booth:-

http://uk.auctions.yahoo.com/booth/clansfolk