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GUEST,toribw who should be working Obit: Chieftains member Derek Bell (1935-2002) (74* d) RE: Obit: Derek Bell 17 Oct 02


Damn! Such a sad thing...

I had the honor of meeting him in a rather funny circumstance. The Chieftains were playing in San Antonio, and as they do in most places, they allow some local musicians to play along onstage for the encore. I was lucky enough to be one of them at this particular show.

After we left the stage, I was milling around with some other folks when up comes Mr. Bell, headed straight for me. I stuck out my hand to shake his, he ignored it and hugged me instead, then planted a kiss on both cheeks. I was stunned, but really got a kick out of meeting him.

He was a very kind man. I'm sorry to hear this news.


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