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Subject: Obit: For the not so famous From: Bassic Date: 31 Dec 03 - 11:46 AM I know from the threads over the last year that we have lost some of our nearest and dearest, both Mudcat members and those close to them. This is to remember them in a place where they were well known and loved. My own contribution is Sue Johnson, Piper from Hessle near Hull and an integral part of the Whitby Festival team for many years. She was a close friend to both Smallpiper and myself. She died last easter following a two year battle with Cancer. Her spirit lives on. |
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Subject: RE: Obit: For the not so famous From: katlaughing Date: 31 Dec 03 - 01:00 PM What a wonderful thread, Bassic. Thank you. I would remember both Little John Cameron and Lloyd Jones/Winter's Wages. Taken too soon and both greatly missed. kat |
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Subject: RE: Obit: For the not so famous From: Dave the Gnome Date: 31 Dec 03 - 01:03 PM From around this way Paul Conner John Collinge John Kennedy Three copmpletely different characters all who will be missed. Cheers DtG |
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Subject: RE: Obit: For the not so famous From: Walking Eagle Date: 31 Dec 03 - 01:57 PM I'm in tears, because of my own circumstances and those of one other catter critter that we all love. You kind people give us hope. I'm very grateful to you, Bassic, for starting this thread. I'll remember these folks in my meditations today. Again, my heartfelt thanks. W.E. |
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Subject: RE: Obit: For the not so famous From: Phil Cooper Date: 31 Dec 03 - 02:11 PM I would like to commemorate Brian Dangenhart. He was not a mudcatter, but very respected in the Chicago suburban folk community. He would come to open stages, ask for topics from the audience and make up songs, including the aforementioned topics. When he wasn't playing, he was drawing other performers. I have two drawings he did of me, that I treasure. Great sense of humor. He also taught grade school and was well respected and liked by both students and other teachers. In the folk world, I never heard anyone say a bad word about him. He was overweight most of his life and had recently dropped 90 pounds. He was getting back into execising. During the school's spring break, he passed away of a sudden heart attack in his sleep. While not well-known, he is missed. |
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Subject: RE: Obit: For the not so famous From: GUEST Date: 31 Dec 03 - 03:30 PM Bruce Olson, gentleman and scholar. |
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Subject: RE: Obit: For the not so famous From: GUEST Date: 31 Dec 03 - 03:35 PM Sorry, meant to provide the link here: Bruce Olson, RIP |
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Subject: RE: Obit: For the not so famous From: Kim C Date: 31 Dec 03 - 03:41 PM My college friend and local musician/character Lee A. Carr, who committed suicide in April. |
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Subject: RE: Obit: For the not so famous From: Ed. Date: 31 Dec 03 - 03:57 PM 40,000 (say that again, 40,000...) Iranians in the city of Bam |
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Subject: RE: Obit: For the not so famous From: GUEST Date: 31 Dec 03 - 04:06 PM That last one boggles the mind, truly. RIP to all of them, and may their survivors start healing and find shelter from the storm soon. |
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Subject: RE: Obit: For the not so famous From: McGrath of Harlow Date: 31 Dec 03 - 04:31 PM Brian Rathmill, the "Pub Prop Man", who died in June this year - and here's a song about him. |
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Subject: RE: Obit: For the not so famous From: Sorcha Date: 31 Dec 03 - 04:38 PM Anita Faye Mays, of Willow, Alaska...bar keep at Big Su Lodge in Talkeetna. My Other Daughter's mother... |
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Subject: RE: Obit: For the not so famous From: ducksy Date: 31 Dec 03 - 04:58 PM Joe Banjo Burke from Killkenny who played for many years in the New York area died Christmas week.You will be missed Joe. |
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Subject: RE: Obit: For the not so famous From: GUEST Date: 31 Dec 03 - 04:59 PM Raising a glass to Joe, and Johnny Cunningham too. |
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Subject: RE: Obit: For the not so famous From: Peace Date: 31 Dec 03 - 05:28 PM Sean Gagnier (nee John Gonyea). Good friend, good singer, good writer. Miss ya, big guy. Bruce M. |
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Subject: RE: Obit: For the not so famous From: pdq Date: 31 Dec 03 - 07:03 PM James McReynolds, musician, 75 Master Bluegrass Picker McReynolds Dies Thu Jan 2,12:16 PM ET NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Reuters) - Bluegrass music veteran James McReynolds, who with his mandolin-playing brother Jesse formed the legendary "Jim & Jesse" duo honored in the Country Music Hall of Fame, has died, funeral home officials said. McReynolds, 75, had been suffering from cancer and died on Tuesday at the Sumner Regional Medical Center in Gallatin, Tennessee, and will be buried at his boyhood home of Coeburn, Virginia, Pete Davis of the Alexander Funeral Home said. McReynolds' wife, Areta, died two weeks ago of a heart attack. |
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Subject: RE: Obit: For the not so famous From: AllisonA(Animaterra) Date: 31 Dec 03 - 08:31 PM Byron Smith, my own beloved, Jan. 28, 1947 - Oct. 5, 2003. Recording engineer, player of anglo and English concertina, button accordion, shuttle pipes, guitar and bass. My soul mate. Allison |
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Subject: RE: Obit: For the not so famous From: SINSULL Date: 31 Dec 03 - 08:33 PM Chris Sconzo, a kind, gentle soul who left the world a better place. |
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Subject: RE: Obit: For the not so famous From: smallpiper Date: 01 Jan 04 - 02:14 PM Thanks for this thread Bassic me owld mucka, and oh how I miss Sue |
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Subject: RE: Obit: For the not so famous From: Rapparee Date: 01 Jan 04 - 02:24 PM Carl Landrum, high school band director from 1945 to 1975 or so. He nearly married my cousin, and taught music and the appreciation thereof to uncounted kids, including yours truly. His knowledge of the Civil War and Civil War music seemed endless. |
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Subject: RE: Obit: For the not so famous From: Charley Noble Date: 01 Jan 04 - 02:51 PM My father who died this year at the age of 98. He first ran across folk songs back in the 1930's when he taught at the Arthurdale Community School in West Virgina. Other teachers there who loved folk music included Margaret and Fletcher Collins who later moved to Staunton, Virgina, and founded the Oak Grove Festival. We'll be doing a Remembrance Event of father next summer for family and friends. Charley Noble |
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Subject: RE: Obit: For the not so famous From: GUEST,Jimmy + Andrew Date: 01 Jan 04 - 05:12 PM Liz Bray and John Murray - The Melborn ,Bradford - Whitby Folk Festival. Within the last year the above two well loved people have died tragically and will be missed by people who frequent Whitby and the Melborn pub in Bradford. Liz was a singer with the band "Avalon" and if these clicky things work you can read for yourself what a what a wonderfull kind hearted friend we have all lost - I THOROUGHLY RECOMEND THAT YOU READ THE FOLLOWING http://www.thisisbradford.co.uk/bradford__district/archive/2003/12/15/brad_news08.int.html http://www.thisisbradford.co.uk/bradford__district/archive/2003/04/11/brad_news11.int.html http://www.thisisbradford.co.uk/bradford__district/archive/2003/10/02/brad_news02.int.html http://www.thisisbradford.co.uk/bradford__district/archive/2003/10/23/brad_news06.int.html John greatest pleasure in life was the regular Monday night session in the Melborn and Whitby festival where he charmed many with humerous self penned songs such as "Melborn Monday" to the tune of "Ohhh Lisdoonvarna" with people who frequent the popular Monday evening session mentioned in his version as opposed to Irish celerities and politicians in Lisdoonvarna. He also made a version up with Whitby Festival and the many friends he knew there in the lyrics instead. My buddy Andrew Wilde read out his poem at last years festival where many were shocked to hear of John's tragic death on Christmas Day 2002. At the end of the poem Andrew pays tribute to some other friends such as Jennyn Tierney, Herbert Burgess and Walter Hallsworth Green, ( Walter also tragically died at last years festival - many of the friends who were there when he died attended his funeral in Derby soon after the festival). Owed to John Murray / Remember by Andrew Wilde 2003. Some called him "Quiet John" But he could sing as loud and long As any one else. When he sang 'The Whip Jamboree' Or 'Rolling in my sweet baby's arms' My ears would hurt If I was sat too close. And he could croon And he'd charm you With a medley of 'This Boy' and 'Blue Moon' And 'The way you looked tonight'. But most will remember his humour and wit That could have you in stitches No matter how many times you heard His turned around cliches. A favourite was a song about An inflatable doll and a fish 'What's a plaice like you Doing with a girl like this?' What was her name now, was it Angeline or Trish? No, it was Shirley, I know but I couldn't get that to rhyme. Not the way John could, he had a way with words. 'Yes', some said - 'it were a crime'. And there was 'The day we went to Blackpool' With characters and scenes that stuck in your mind. They were at least a match for Wallace and Gromit, Remember Grandma and Granddad, and 'Our Willies' vomit'! Another side to John's talent and passion Were his tales of American politics and subject to his inspection Were the Democrats, and Bill Clinton and Monica And how George Bush got his election. But sadly, last Christmas, 2002, Was 'too close to call' for John himself And he'll be remembered By one and all continued 1 From Wibsey to Whitby And from Clapham to Chesterfield In The Melborn and The Plough And many more that some could reel........ The many friends and faces The people and places we'll recall Where good times were had and if John could say now He'd not want us to be sad. Many of you get a mention in the songs he wrote And one that deserves special attention was 'Melborn Mondays' Which was about the pleasure of being in 'The Melborn' Mondays, At a sing-around known as 'Eamons' Corner' And if Eamon wasn't there John usually would be. But don't worry if you never got a mention in the song Because you can still pop along to 'The Melborn' Mondays And Tuesdays,Wednesdays,Thursdays,Fridays,Saturdays and Sundays! Now if you think this just might be a 'plug' for 'The Melborn' Brother Eamon will be pleased to welcome you and put you right. Now as memory fails Or if time and space don't permit Reference to others of Johns' songs I'll just refer to a couple of standards he 'covered' Such as 'The Lock Keeper', which was especially liked. He referred to it in 'Melborn Mondays', And I wondered which one that was Until I realised I'd known it all along as 'Southern Cross'; And 'Vincent' -one of his best, Sung straight and without sentiment, Though perhaps hinting at his own 'hard travellin' Of which few really knowed. So this is for you John It's one that is owed. And we'll remember John Murray Because, - "remember - we loved him". 2 Dedicated to the memory of Whitby Folk-Festival 'Crewsers Jenny Tierney(Broadstairs) 2001 John Murray - 1944 - 2002 (Bradford); Herbert Burgess - 2003 (Glasshoughton) and Walter Hallsworth-Green 1938 - 2003 (Matlock Bath). |
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Subject: RE: Obit: For the not so famous From: Helen Date: 01 Jan 04 - 05:23 PM Raptor's wife, and I am ashamed to say that I do not know her name, because Raptor didn' mention it in his posting to the Bereavement thread. Helen |
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Subject: RE: Obit: For the not so famous From: GUEST,Jimmy + Andrew Date: 01 Jan 04 - 05:24 PM My blue clicky things didn't work sorry - so search for "This is Bradford" ie Bradford news - then type in Liz Bray in the news archive engine and submit - you will then see 6 newspaper articles about Liz. WELL WORTH READING |
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Subject: RE: Obit: For the not so famous From: Susanne (skw) Date: 01 Jan 04 - 07:12 PM As stated in another thread, Anselm Noffke, a major figure on the German folk scene with his band Liederjan for thirty years, and a most kind and gentle soul, died in December aged 57. Less than a fortnight later Wulf Pohley, soundman extraordinaire for many folksingers (and others) doing gigs in Kiel, Germany, and a dear, witty and wise friend of mine for over ten years, finally lost his battle with his failing heart, aged 61. Neither will be forgotten for a long time to come. |
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Subject: RE: Obit: For the not so famous From: Greycap Date: 02 Jan 04 - 03:06 AM My pal Bobbi Stein who died in Houston - vocals, banjo and guitar - RIP, Bobbi. |
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Subject: RE: Obit: For the not so famous From: GUEST Date: 02 Jan 04 - 05:29 AM Alison Muir. Her passing was not mentioned on Mudcat as far as I can remember. Talented lady, with a wicked sense of humour. |
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Subject: RE: Obit: For the not so famous From: Catherine Jayne Date: 02 Jan 04 - 06:16 AM My Uncle Rinner who died this year |
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Subject: RE: Obit: For the not so famous From: Partridge Date: 02 Jan 04 - 09:12 AM My friend Allan who died 6th May this year. I miss you. love Pat xxx |
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Subject: RE: Obit: For the not so famous From: GUEST,remember Date: 03 Jan 04 - 02:42 PM refresh |
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Subject: RE: Obit: For the not so famous From: skipy Date: 03 Jan 04 - 05:59 PM Bill Bailey, who ran White Horse Folk Club in Lechlade for decades. The club where both kate & I sang our first ever song, thanks Bill & God Bless You. |
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Subject: RE: Obit: For the not so famous From: Amergin Date: 03 Jan 04 - 06:28 PM My Opa, Irvan Stanton who passed away surrounded by family last February.... |
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Subject: RE: Obit: For the not so famous From: YorkshireYankee Date: 03 Jan 04 - 07:25 PM Freyda Epstein, killed May 17 2003 Talk about a tragic, senseless loss of a first-rate person -- as well as musician... she will be much missed. From Washington Post News Services, Thursday, May 22, 2003; Page B06 Folk Singer Freyda Epstein Dies at 46 Freyda Epstein, 46, a Berkeley, Calif., folksinger who recorded and toured with the group Trapezoid in the 1980s, was killed May 17 near Madison, Va., when a vehicle hit her rental car head-on on Route 29. A spokesman for the Greene County sheriff's department said the other driver, Richard E. Brock, 41, had earlier beaten and stabbed his girlfriend in Standardsville, Va., and may have intentionally crossed into Ms. Epstein's path. Brock was killed in the crash. For more info: Freyda Epstein: Fatal homecoming in Madison "Freyda Epstein 1956-2003.(Last Chorus)" Sing Out! article various obits YY |
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Subject: RE: Obit: For the not so famous From: Margret RoadKnight Date: 03 Jan 04 - 07:26 PM Glen Tomasetti, singer, songwriter, novelist, 'matriach' of the Melbourne folk revival |
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Subject: RE: Obit: For the not so famous From: Richard Bridge Date: 04 Jan 04 - 03:49 PM I can't do blue things so can someone do me one to the Jacqui Walker obit thread please. |
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Subject: RE: Obit: For the not so famous From: Bassic Date: 04 Jan 04 - 06:43 PM Here it is |
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Subject: RE: Obit: For the not so famous From: The Barden of England Date: 05 Jan 04 - 03:45 AM Both Marion Button and I were talking just the other day about how much we missed Jacqi Walker - A great loss. On a more personal note, my mother died just a few days after Jacqui, but she did make it to 84. |
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Subject: RE: Obit: For the not so famous From: John Robinson (aka Cittern) Date: 05 Jan 04 - 05:06 AM I need not add much to the post by Jimmy and Andrew, except to mention that Liz Bray's fund raising event - which she unfortunately didn't live to attend herself - raised an amazing £10,000. "Quiet John" is still remembered on The Melborn's Monday night sessions with a song by the same name, written by two of the regulars. |
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Subject: RE: Obit: For the not so famous From: Sandy Mc Lean Date: 05 Jan 04 - 05:09 AM Cape Breton songwriter Stanley Collins passed away last week . Our loss is Heaven's gain! Sandy |
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