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31 Dec 03 - 11:46 AM (#1083216) Subject: Obit: For the not so famous From: Bassic 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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31 Dec 03 - 01:00 PM (#1083284) Subject: RE: Obit: For the not so famous From: katlaughing 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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31 Dec 03 - 01:03 PM (#1083288) Subject: RE: Obit: For the not so famous From: Dave the Gnome 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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31 Dec 03 - 01:57 PM (#1083319) Subject: RE: Obit: For the not so famous From: Walking Eagle 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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31 Dec 03 - 02:11 PM (#1083328) Subject: RE: Obit: For the not so famous From: Phil Cooper 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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31 Dec 03 - 03:30 PM (#1083377) Subject: RE: Obit: For the not so famous From: GUEST Bruce Olson, gentleman and scholar. |
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31 Dec 03 - 03:35 PM (#1083379) Subject: RE: Obit: For the not so famous From: GUEST Sorry, meant to provide the link here: Bruce Olson, RIP |
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31 Dec 03 - 03:41 PM (#1083383) Subject: RE: Obit: For the not so famous From: Kim C My college friend and local musician/character Lee A. Carr, who committed suicide in April. |
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31 Dec 03 - 03:57 PM (#1083398) Subject: RE: Obit: For the not so famous From: Ed. 40,000 (say that again, 40,000...) Iranians in the city of Bam |
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31 Dec 03 - 04:06 PM (#1083402) Subject: RE: Obit: For the not so famous From: GUEST 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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31 Dec 03 - 04:31 PM (#1083431) Subject: RE: Obit: For the not so famous From: McGrath of Harlow Brian Rathmill, the "Pub Prop Man", who died in June this year - and here's a song about him. |
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31 Dec 03 - 04:38 PM (#1083435) Subject: RE: Obit: For the not so famous From: Sorcha Anita Faye Mays, of Willow, Alaska...bar keep at Big Su Lodge in Talkeetna. My Other Daughter's mother... |
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31 Dec 03 - 04:58 PM (#1083453) Subject: RE: Obit: For the not so famous From: ducksy 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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31 Dec 03 - 04:59 PM (#1083457) Subject: RE: Obit: For the not so famous From: GUEST Raising a glass to Joe, and Johnny Cunningham too. |
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31 Dec 03 - 05:28 PM (#1083477) Subject: RE: Obit: For the not so famous From: Peace Sean Gagnier (nee John Gonyea). Good friend, good singer, good writer. Miss ya, big guy. Bruce M. |
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31 Dec 03 - 07:03 PM (#1083529) Subject: RE: Obit: For the not so famous From: pdq 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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31 Dec 03 - 08:31 PM (#1083574) Subject: RE: Obit: For the not so famous From: AllisonA(Animaterra) 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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31 Dec 03 - 08:33 PM (#1083576) Subject: RE: Obit: For the not so famous From: SINSULL Chris Sconzo, a kind, gentle soul who left the world a better place. |
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01 Jan 04 - 02:14 PM (#1084022) Subject: RE: Obit: For the not so famous From: smallpiper Thanks for this thread Bassic me owld mucka, and oh how I miss Sue |
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01 Jan 04 - 02:24 PM (#1084031) Subject: RE: Obit: For the not so famous From: Rapparee 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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01 Jan 04 - 02:51 PM (#1084047) Subject: RE: Obit: For the not so famous From: Charley Noble 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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01 Jan 04 - 05:12 PM (#1084121) Subject: RE: Obit: For the not so famous From: GUEST,Jimmy + Andrew 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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01 Jan 04 - 05:23 PM (#1084135) Subject: RE: Obit: For the not so famous From: Helen 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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01 Jan 04 - 05:24 PM (#1084138) Subject: RE: Obit: For the not so famous From: GUEST,Jimmy + Andrew 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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01 Jan 04 - 07:12 PM (#1084220) Subject: RE: Obit: For the not so famous From: Susanne (skw) 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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02 Jan 04 - 03:06 AM (#1084405) Subject: RE: Obit: For the not so famous From: Greycap My pal Bobbi Stein who died in Houston - vocals, banjo and guitar - RIP, Bobbi. |
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02 Jan 04 - 05:29 AM (#1084428) Subject: RE: Obit: For the not so famous From: GUEST 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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02 Jan 04 - 06:16 AM (#1084437) Subject: RE: Obit: For the not so famous From: Catherine Jayne My Uncle Rinner who died this year |
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02 Jan 04 - 09:12 AM (#1084511) Subject: RE: Obit: For the not so famous From: Partridge My friend Allan who died 6th May this year. I miss you. love Pat xxx |
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03 Jan 04 - 02:42 PM (#1085342) Subject: RE: Obit: For the not so famous From: GUEST,remember refresh |
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03 Jan 04 - 05:59 PM (#1085482) Subject: RE: Obit: For the not so famous From: skipy 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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03 Jan 04 - 06:28 PM (#1085503) Subject: RE: Obit: For the not so famous From: Amergin My Opa, Irvan Stanton who passed away surrounded by family last February.... |
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03 Jan 04 - 07:25 PM (#1085541) Subject: RE: Obit: For the not so famous From: YorkshireYankee 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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03 Jan 04 - 07:26 PM (#1085542) Subject: RE: Obit: For the not so famous From: Margret RoadKnight Glen Tomasetti, singer, songwriter, novelist, 'matriach' of the Melbourne folk revival |
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04 Jan 04 - 03:49 PM (#1085931) Subject: RE: Obit: For the not so famous From: Richard Bridge I can't do blue things so can someone do me one to the Jacqui Walker obit thread please. |
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04 Jan 04 - 06:43 PM (#1086027) Subject: RE: Obit: For the not so famous From: Bassic Here it is |
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05 Jan 04 - 03:45 AM (#1086205) Subject: RE: Obit: For the not so famous From: The Barden of England 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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05 Jan 04 - 05:06 AM (#1086238) Subject: RE: Obit: For the not so famous From: John Robinson (aka Cittern) 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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05 Jan 04 - 05:09 AM (#1086239) Subject: RE: Obit: For the not so famous From: Sandy Mc Lean Cape Breton songwriter Stanley Collins passed away last week . Our loss is Heaven's gain! Sandy |