Obit: Eric Roche Dies (6 Sept 2005)

Subject: Obit: Eric Roche Dies
From: s&r
Date: 06 Sep 05 - 10:38 AM

From Eric's Website:

"Eric Roche: RiP

Tragically, after suffering from cancer for more than a year, Eric Roche has now passed away.

His cancer had developed to such an extent that it became untreatable. He died peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday 6th September 2005 with his wife by his side.

Those of you who were fortunate enough to see Eric in action at one of his shows &/or to meet him personally, you will undoubtedly have been touched by his incredibly dynamic & moving performances; a consummate artist & a deeply spiritual man, one of the most genuine & inspirational people you are ever likely to meet.

A good friend once commented that in a crowded concert room, Eric had the ability to make you feel that he was talking & playing directly to you; as only the greatest artists can do.
RiP Eric Roche. You will be very sadly missed by those whose lives you touched.

Eric's family would like people to know how grateful they are for all the thoughts, words & prayers being directed towards them at this time - it really does mean so much to them."

Subject: RE: Obit: Eric Roche Dies (6 Sept 2005)
From: s&r
Date: 06 Sep 05 - 01:20 PM

Subject: RE: Obit: Eric Roche Dies (6 Sept 2005)
From: PennyBlack
Date: 06 Sep 05 - 01:32 PM

What can you say - such a sad loss, yet another this year.

Our condolences go out to his family & Friends

PB

Subject: RE: Obit: Eric Roche Dies (6 Sept 2005)
From: Big Al Whittle
Date: 06 Sep 05 - 01:49 PM

I only found the man and his music last year. Within seconds of seeing him perform, you knew he was a giant of the musician - probably the most original and divergent thinker the dreadnought type guitar has produced in a generation. Thousands of music lovers will feel shattered by this news - one can only surmise what his poor family must be going through.

Our thoughts are with them at this time of pain and separation.

Eric was a man who enriched us all with his wit and music. You sense the legend is only just starting.

Subject: RE: Obit: Eric Roche Dies (6 Sept 2005)
From: MoorleyMan
Date: 06 Sep 05 - 02:10 PM

Oh sh**, another real loss to the scene. A superlative and highly original musician (even in this age of amazing guitarists), and a real nice guy to boot. My thoughts go to his family.

Subject: RE: Obit: Eric Roche Dies (6 Sept 2005)
From: Bill D
Date: 06 Sep 05 - 02:17 PM

playing among friends

Subject: RE: Obit: Eric Roche Dies (6 Sept 2005)
From: s&r
Date: 06 Sep 05 - 02:21 PM

What a good picture. Has his widow got a copy?

Stu

Subject: RE: Obit: Eric Roche Dies (6 Sept 2005)
From: Dave4Guild
Date: 06 Sep 05 - 02:22 PM

Tragic news, indeed - a great musician and a thorough gentleman.

Condolences to his family

Dave Bennett

Subject: RE: Obit: Eric Roche Dies (6 Sept 2005)
From: GUEST,Sooz sans cookie
Date: 06 Sep 05 - 03:01 PM

Bugger and everything everybody else has said.

Subject: RE: Obit: Eric Roche Dies (6 Sept 2005)
From: Fylde Festival
Date: 07 Sep 05 - 03:57 AM

The world has lost a wonderful guitarist & a lovely person. Very sad.
Condolences to his widow & family.

Subject: RE: Obit: Eric Roche Dies (6 Sept 2005)
From: open mike
Date: 07 Sep 05 - 10:26 AM

I know there was a previous thread about him but a search
does not find it...can anyone else locate it and link it
here?

Subject: RE: Obit: Eric Roche Dies (6 Sept 2005)
From: s&r
Date: 07 Sep 05 - 11:12 AM

Don't know how to link pages from search: you'll find a number of threads if you click on s&r on this post (not too many to browse). The story is summarized on his website (google eric roche)

Stu

Subject: RE: Obit: Eric Roche Dies (6 Sept 2005)
From: open mike
Date: 07 Sep 05 - 11:31 AM

ok links here--including links to his web site
http://www.mudcat.org/thread.cfm?threadid=84036
http://www.mudcat.org/thread.cfm?threadid=71250#1526080

(lyric/knowledge search feature still not working
but the nick name search works)

Subject: RE: Obit: Eric Roche Dies (6 Sept 2005)
From: PennyBlack
Date: 07 Sep 05 - 11:43 AM

Links

http://www.mudcat.org/thread.cfm?threadid=84036

http://www.mudcat.org/thread.cfm?threadid=71250#1526080

http://www.ericroche.com

Subject: RE: Obit: Eric Roche Dies (6 Sept 2005)
From: eleanor c
Date: 07 Sep 05 - 12:16 PM

Such a tough piece of news to take... I'd been hanging on to the hope that he'd beat it off, he was such a positive thinker with everything to live for. When oh when will we sort out a cure for this set of diseases. I too feel heartbroken for his family - the only positive action I can take, is to spread his name far & wide, ( well even farther and wider) , alert anyone with a guitar to his website and CD's and DVD, (which is a real treat for them if they don't already know of Eric!) and get them to buy something. Everyone who hears his music is astonished and moved straight away. Will the planned benefit concerts in October go ahead? I hope so, as a memorial and as a support and tribute to the family.

Subject: RE: Obit: Eric Roche Dies (6 Sept 2005)
From: GUEST,pippingo
Date: 14 Sep 05 - 11:02 AM

Does anyone have acess to the indipendants obituary of Eric? I would like to read it but have no acess for it... http://news.independent.co.uk/people/obituaries/article311507.ece
I'm shure it would be greatly appreciated if it couuld be posted here

Subject: RE: Obit: Eric Roche Dies (6 Sept 2005)
From: s&r
Date: 14 Sep 05 - 11:25 AM

Wish we could be there:

eric roche - funeral arrangements
Eric Roche: December 4th 1967 – September 6th 2005.

Funeral arrangements.
Please pass these details onto anyone who you think may need them.
Funeral:
2pm. Tuesday 20th September 2005 At The Old Independent Church, Hamlet Road, Haverhill, Suffolk, CB9.

There is parking outside the church (on the road).
Black tie is not essential!

Please meet for drinks etc at The Woodlands Hotel, Sturmer Road, Haverhill. Close family will go to a small service after the church & meet the other well wishers at the hotel shortly afterwards.   

Flowers are to be sent by family only.

To make a donation (not compulsory!) please make cheques payable to either one of the four charities below:

St Nicholas Hospice

Cross Roads

Marie Curie Cancer & Nursing Fund

McMillan Cancer Research Fund

& send them to:

H. J. Paintin
Funeral Directors
60 Withersfield Road
Haverhill
Suffolk
CB9 6HS

Alternatively, make cheques payable to H. J. Paintin quoting which charity you would prefer.


Stu