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23 Oct 11 - 04:15 AM (#3243374) Subject: Obit. Jim Bassett. From: GUEST,burl I'm sad to report that Jim Bassett, of Padstow, Cornwall, died yesterday. Jim was a blazing enthusiast for our music, and a fine, vigorous singer. He liked nothing better than to be in a crowd of singing people. Jim started several folk clubs where there had been none before, with his own zest for life and music as the driving force. A folk columnist once wrote him up as 'Jim and Enthusiasm.'The UK folk scene has lost a golden asset, and I have lost a dear friend. R I P Jim. Barbara, Elaine and I send you our loving sympathy. |
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23 Oct 11 - 07:02 AM (#3243436) Subject: RE: Obit. Jim Bassett. From: SylviaN Really sad news - Keith and I will miss Jim so very, very much. Our thoughts are with you, Barbara. |
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23 Oct 11 - 07:04 AM (#3243438) Subject: RE: Obit. Jim Bassett. From: GUEST,John from "Elsie`s Band" May I, on behalf of the band, send our condolences to Jim`s family on his passing. We, through our connections with members of the Cornish singing community, had the pleasure of knowing Jim for many years and will remember him fondly. John |
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23 Oct 11 - 08:03 AM (#3243455) Subject: RE: Obit. Jim Bassett. From: MoorleyMan More sad news. Only met him twice (through Keith and Sylvia I seem to recall), but what a lovely, devoted and kind man, and an excellent singer. RIP Jim, and my condolences to his family. |
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23 Oct 11 - 09:23 AM (#3243483) Subject: RE: Obit. Jim Bassett. From: The Sandman I knew Jim back in 1974, when he was involved in the trad music club in Bromley Kent,he was a really positive,enthusiastic organiser. RIP JIM, my condolences to his family.Dick Miles |
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23 Oct 11 - 12:16 PM (#3243552) Subject: RE: Obit. Jim Bassett 21 Oct 2011 (Cornwall) From: DebC It was Jim that brought me to Bodmin in 2005 and we communicated quite a bit. I am so sad at this news. His enthusiasm and passion for the music was evident in everything he did. My condolences to Barbara and the rest of the family. Debra Cowan |
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23 Oct 11 - 01:13 PM (#3243568) Subject: RE: Obit. Jim Bassett 21 Oct 2011 (Cornwall) From: r.padgett Sorry to hear this news God bless you Jim Ray |
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24 Oct 11 - 06:57 AM (#3243845) Subject: RE: Obit. Jim Bassett 21 Oct 2011 (Cornwall) From: Little Robyn So sorry to hear this. I knew Jim when I stayed in Padstow many years ago. I can still hear his laugh. RIP Jim. Robyn |
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24 Oct 11 - 07:03 AM (#3243848) Subject: RE: Obit. Jim Bassett 21 Oct 2011 (Cornwall) From: McGrath of Harlow I remember when he was in Harlow. In fact the first time I came here was when I was booked as part of Oxford Heritage, for a visit to the club he was running at the Essex Skipper here. Goodbye Jim... |
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24 Oct 11 - 08:10 AM (#3243869) Subject: RE: Obit. Jim Bassett 21 Oct 2011 (Cornwall) From: nutty Such sad news - a true folk enthusiast, because of distance I only managed to meet once, My sympathy is with his family and friends - I'm sure he will be given a royal send-off. |
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24 Oct 11 - 01:20 PM (#3244024) Subject: RE: Obit. Jim Bassett 21 Oct 2011 (Cornwall) From: Cats I was told about this yesterday afternoon at Lowender Peran and many stories told and songs sung with him in mind. The end of an era. Blessings to you Jim on your journey and to your family |
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24 Oct 11 - 03:33 PM (#3244087) Subject: RE: Obit. Jim Bassett 21 Oct 2011 (Cornwall) From: johnadams I'm sorry his time has come as he has always supported the music of us Ryburn lot and fired us with his enthusiasms. We'll miss him. Condolences to Barbara and the family. Johnny A on behalf of Ryburn 3 Step |
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25 Oct 11 - 01:27 PM (#3244613) Subject: RE: Obit. Jim Bassett 21 Oct 2011 (Cornwall) From: GUEST,Sean Bassett I would just like to say a big thank you to all of you on behalf of Barbara for all the kind things that have been posted here about Jim. She has been very touched by what has been said, at what is a very sad time for all of us. Thank you Sean Bassett |
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26 Oct 11 - 06:02 AM (#3244964) Subject: RE: Obit. Jim Bassett 21 Oct 2011 (Cornwall) From: doc.tom A forceful advocate of our music, a man of strong opinions, and a huge generosity of spirit. Jim will be sadly missed. Condolances to Barbara and the family. Tom & Babrbara |