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13 Jun 01 - 10:49 AM (#482421) Subject: Anyone know what happened to Jack Hudson From: Strollin' Johnny Jack played The Bothy Folk Club, Gainsborough, UK several times in the '70's. He came from the Derby area (I think) and was a Gordon Lightfoot afficionado. Does he still perform? Anyone seen him lately? |
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13 Jun 01 - 01:43 PM (#482575) Subject: RE: Anyone know what happened to Jack Hudson From: BanjoRay He did a floor spot in the Folk Club at the Railway Hotel in Doncaster on 5/6/01. He was there to see a performance by Debby McClatchy, a friend of his (and mine). He's got a superb voice and style. He lives in Derby, I believe, but I don't know where. Cheers |
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14 Jun 01 - 08:10 PM (#483721) Subject: RE: Anyone know what happened to Jack Hudson From: bobby's girl I saw Jack several times in the seventies when I was at RAF Cosford, and he performed at the folk club there - he had the most wonderful deep voice, and my LP of him is one of my most treasured possessions, but as you can imagine its getting pretty worn out now. if anyone knows where I can get a CD I would be eternally grateful! |
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15 Jun 01 - 10:57 AM (#484178) Subject: RE: Anyone know what happened to Jack Hudson From: Strollin' Johnny Thanks Banjo Ray and Bobby's Girl, you're dead right about the voice. My copy of 'Footlights & Headlights' went missing years ago. Shame I missed him at Donny, only a few miles away. Any more news about Jack out there - are you there Jack??? Speak to me !!!!!!
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16 Jun 01 - 01:19 AM (#484851) Subject: RE: Anyone know what happened to Jack Hudson From: Kernow John I have a copy of the LP on tape Bobby's Girl. If you PM me I'll get a copy to you. Didn't Jack play with Brian Willoughby (can't remember the spelling) for a while. Glad to hear he is still around. KJ |
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31 Mar 05 - 04:56 PM (#1448310) Subject: RE: Anyone know what happened to Jack Hudson From: GUEST,John McCarthy Yes, I know. He's a mate of mine, still playing, still gigging, still writing songs, Currently lives in Kilburn Derbyshire John |
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31 Mar 05 - 05:13 PM (#1448326) Subject: RE: Anyone know what happened to Jack Hudson From: Capo da Monty Alive and Well. Appearing at Gainsborough Folk Club tomorrow (1 April) |
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01 Apr 05 - 06:55 AM (#1448806) Subject: RE: Anyone know what happened to Jack Hudson From: Capo da Monty I'm on my way there now!! |
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01 Apr 05 - 07:11 AM (#1448825) Subject: RE: Anyone know what happened to Jack Hudson From: Strollin' Johnny Yep, he's now a friend of mine too, and appearing at our club TONITE!! Wooooooooooooo-Hoooo!! |
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01 Apr 05 - 11:07 AM (#1449077) Subject: RE: Anyone know what happened to Jack Hudson From: GUEST,The Villan Well I never, Jack coming to Gainsborough tonight. Better go and get a shower and get changed. The missus says I can go. The next thing you know, Burnstump and Big Al Whittle will be there as well. |
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01 Apr 05 - 11:10 AM (#1449080) Subject: RE: Anyone know what happened to Jack Hudson From: GUEST,The Villan Strollin' I have come in via the back passage LOL :-) Not sure wether I have to pick you up or not, as I can't get on Mudcat in the normal way, and therefore can't read my pm's. |
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01 Apr 05 - 11:35 AM (#1449094) Subject: RE: Anyone know what happened to Jack Hudson From: Rasener Its OK I have now got on OK and have seen your Pm Strollin' |
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30 Oct 12 - 10:51 AM (#3428341) Subject: Anyone know if Sandy still performs From: GUEST,Folk lover He sang and played guitar in the early seventies at Bothy Folk Club in the seventies? |
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30 Oct 12 - 02:25 PM (#3428454) Subject: RE: Anyone know what happened to Jack Hudson From: GUEST,Big Al Whittle Yes simultaneously! |
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30 Oct 12 - 03:20 PM (#3428476) Subject: RE: Anyone know what happened to Jack Hudson From: Capo da Monty Brilliant songwriter too..!! |
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31 Oct 12 - 07:06 AM (#3428775) Subject: RE: Anyone know what happened to Jack Hudson From: MikeL2 Hi I remember Jack well. Saw him several times. One time having imbibed more than sufficient I woke up in the morning with a vinyl LP called "Homecoming" .... I have no idea how I came to have it.. The cover shows Jack in a sheepskin jacket in a grotty yard. I still have it among my numerous vinyl folk stuff. I must try and get to see him sometime. I have laid off the booze so I might just remember if I buy anything!!! Cheers MikeL2 |
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31 Oct 12 - 08:11 AM (#3428798) Subject: RE: Anyone know what happened to Jack Hudson From: GUEST Mike, google him - there are several fairly recent vids of Jack at Loughborough. Notable are his version of Kate Wolf's 'Across The Great Divide' and his own song 'Driftwood and Nails'. Still the Maestro, despite advancing years and some pretty serious ill-health. Jack doesn't do many gigs nowadays, but he's still superb and well worth travelling to see. He did a gig last Winter with Russ Barenberg (Transatlantic Sessions regular) in Derbyshire, but the weather was foul and the snow stopped me driving there. |
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31 Oct 12 - 10:00 AM (#3428831) Subject: RE: Anyone know what happened to Jack Hudson From: maeve Jack Hudson 'Driftwood and Nails' Jack Hudson cover - 'Across the Great Divide' |
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31 Oct 12 - 10:05 AM (#3428834) Subject: RE: Anyone know what happened to Jack Hudson From: Backwoodsman Thanks for those, Maeve - my post above, sans cookie,and I haven't yet worked out how to copy links from YouTube on my iPad! Really annoying, I bet a kid of 9 could work it out, but I can't! |
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31 Oct 12 - 11:15 AM (#3428868) Subject: RE: Anyone know what happened to Jack Hudson From: maeve Happy to help, Backwoodsman. |
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01 Nov 12 - 07:42 AM (#3429264) Subject: RE: Anyone know what happened to Jack Hudson From: MikeL2 Hi Thanks Maeve for the links. And also thanks to Guest ( BWM ??) for the info about Jack. It brings back some memories ( some quite hazy !!) I always amired Jack as a very honest performer and it's great to hear that he is still around and performing. I will try and catch up with him. Thanks MikeL2 |
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01 Nov 12 - 08:10 AM (#3429274) Subject: RE: Anyone know what happened to Jack Hudson From: Mitch the Bass Jack is a member of the EFDSS Board of Directors. See http://www.efdss.org/front/Governing%20EFDSS/board-of-directors/23 Howard Mitchell |
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01 Nov 12 - 12:53 PM (#3429420) Subject: RE: Anyone know what happened to Jack Hudson From: Mitch the Bass My mistake, thinking of someone else! |
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01 Nov 12 - 01:13 PM (#3429424) Subject: RE: Anyone know what happened to Jack Hudson From: GUEST,Big Al Whittle 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...! |
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02 Nov 12 - 05:12 AM (#3429784) Subject: RE: Anyone know what happened to Jack Hudson From: GUEST "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! :-) |
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02 Nov 12 - 05:13 AM (#3429785) Subject: RE: Anyone know what happened to Jack Hudson From: GUEST,Backwoodsman on his iPad sans cookie The above post was me. |
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18 Dec 12 - 04:01 PM (#3453933) Subject: RE: Anyone know what happened to Jack Hudson From: GUEST 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" |
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18 Dec 12 - 04:50 PM (#3453947) Subject: RE: Anyone know what happened to Jack Hudson From: John MacKenzie Lovely voice, nice guitar style. Thanks |
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18 Dec 12 - 07:40 PM (#3454012) Subject: RE: Anyone know what happened to Jack Hudson From: Capo da Monty 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 |
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19 Dec 12 - 01:42 AM (#3454125) Subject: RE: Anyone know what happened to Jack Hudson From: GUEST,Backwoodsman 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. |
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19 Dec 12 - 01:59 PM (#3454361) Subject: RE: Anyone know what happened to Jack Hudson From: Capo da Monty 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. |
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06 Jan 13 - 03:23 AM (#3462011) Subject: RE: Anyone know what happened to Jack Hudson From: GUEST 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 |
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06 Jan 13 - 03:48 AM (#3462015) Subject: RE: Anyone know what happened to Jack Hudson From: GUEST,Backwoodsman 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? |
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06 Jan 13 - 04:21 AM (#3462019) Subject: RE: Anyone know what happened to Jack Hudson From: GUEST,Don Wise 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 |
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06 Jan 13 - 04:52 AM (#3462023) Subject: RE: Anyone know what happened to Jack Hudson From: GUEST,No Fixed Abode 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!! |
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07 Jan 13 - 01:11 AM (#3462469) Subject: RE: Anyone know what happened to Jack Hudson From: GUEST 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 |
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07 Jan 13 - 04:04 AM (#3462490) Subject: RE: Anyone know what happened to Jack Hudson From: GUEST,Don Wise 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...... |
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07 Jan 13 - 07:09 AM (#3462538) Subject: RE: Anyone know what happened to Jack Hudson From: Capo da Monty 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 |
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07 Jan 13 - 09:20 AM (#3462595) Subject: RE: Anyone know what happened to Jack Hudson From: GUEST,Backwoodsman 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? |
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07 Jan 13 - 09:26 AM (#3462602) Subject: RE: Anyone know what happened to Jack Hudson From: GUEST,Backwoodsman 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. |
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07 Jan 13 - 09:45 AM (#3462612) Subject: RE: Anyone know what happened to Jack Hudson From: Capo da Monty 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 |
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12 Apr 13 - 05:06 AM (#3502145) Subject: RE: Anyone know what happened to Jack Hudson From: GUEST 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 |
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12 Apr 13 - 10:58 AM (#3502254) Subject: RE: Anyone know what happened to Jack Hudson From: Capo da Monty 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 |
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10 May 13 - 06:47 AM (#3513701) Subject: RE: Anyone know what happened to Jack Hudson From: GUEST,Bendigo 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 |
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11 May 13 - 05:11 AM (#3513808) Subject: RE: Anyone know what happened to Jack Hudson From: Arthur_itus 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. |
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11 May 13 - 05:19 AM (#3513809) Subject: RE: Anyone know what happened to Jack Hudson From: Arthur_itus https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ODRB_ZY5PFQ |
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09 Oct 13 - 04:50 PM (#3565503) Subject: RE: Anyone know what happened to Jack Hudson From: GUEST,Dean Read 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") |
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30 May 14 - 04:49 AM (#3629090) Subject: RE: Anyone know what happened to Jack Hudson From: Norman Wheatley 2014 requestCould 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 |
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30 May 14 - 12:54 PM (#3629188) Subject: RE: Anyone know what happened to Jack Hudson From: Backwoodsman 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. |
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03 Jul 14 - 03:54 PM (#3638762) Subject: RE: Anyone know what happened to Jack Hudson From: GUEST,brendan doyle wirral 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 |
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04 Jul 14 - 01:19 AM (#3638857) Subject: RE: Anyone know what happened to Jack Hudson From: Backwoodsman 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. |
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01 Aug 14 - 07:54 AM (#3647293) Subject: RE: Anyone know what happened to Jack Hudson From: GUEST,guest Is Jack still performing, his last cd was outstanding but heard nothing since |
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01 Aug 14 - 08:18 AM (#3647301) Subject: RE: Anyone know what happened to Jack Hudson From: Backwoodsman I believe he's taken early retirement from the biz. Sad. |
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14 Jul 19 - 11:05 AM (#4000694) Subject: RE: Anyone know what happened to Jack Hudson From: GUEST,Steve 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. |
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14 Jul 19 - 12:54 PM (#4000707) Subject: RE: Anyone know what happened to Jack Hudson From: Capo da Monty Lucky you! Must be as rare as hens teeth. |
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14 Jul 19 - 01:01 PM (#4000708) Subject: RE: Anyone know what happened to Jack Hudson From: Backwoodsman 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! |
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14 Jul 19 - 01:34 PM (#4000710) Subject: RE: Anyone know what happened to Jack Hudson From: Capo da Monty I have PM'd you BW.. |
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18 Oct 19 - 05:26 PM (#4014348) Subject: RE: Anyone know what happened to Jack Hudson From: GUEST 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 |
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05 Feb 21 - 02:28 PM (#4091652) Subject: RE: Anyone know what happened to Jack Hudson From: GUEST,Paul 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 ... |
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05 Feb 21 - 02:39 PM (#4091654) Subject: RE: Anyone know what happened to Jack Hudson From: GUEST,Paul Newsham Derbyshire 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 ... |
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15 Feb 22 - 12:34 PM (#4136749) Subject: RE: Anyone know what happened to Jack Hudson From: GUEST 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 |
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15 Feb 22 - 12:47 PM (#4136752) Subject: RE: Anyone know what happened to Jack Hudson From: Backwoodsman 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. |
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15 Feb 22 - 02:20 PM (#4136771) Subject: RE: Anyone know what happened to Jack Hudson From: Big Al Whittle 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. |
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15 Feb 22 - 02:58 PM (#4136778) Subject: RE: Anyone know what happened to Jack Hudson From: GUEST,Backwoodsman (logged out) 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. |
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15 Feb 22 - 03:58 PM (#4136785) Subject: RE: Anyone know what happened to Jack Hudson From: Big Al Whittle 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! |
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15 Feb 22 - 04:08 PM (#4136787) Subject: RE: Anyone know what happened to Jack Hudson From: Big Al Whittle 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 |
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15 Feb 22 - 04:16 PM (#4136789) Subject: RE: Anyone know what happened to Jack Hudson From: Backwoodsman 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! |
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25 Feb 22 - 07:34 PM (#4137859) Subject: RE: Anyone know what happened to Jack Hudson From: GUEST,Big Al Whittle 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.... |
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26 Feb 22 - 03:53 PM (#4137875) Subject: RE: Anyone know what happened to Jack Hudson From: Backwoodsman 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… |
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02 Mar 22 - 07:24 AM (#4138181) Subject: RE: Anyone know what happened to Jack Hudson From: GUEST,Bendigo 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. |
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04 Mar 22 - 06:39 AM (#4138313) Subject: RE: Anyone know what happened to Jack Hudson From: Capo da Monty 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. |