It is with the greatest sadness that I heard of Tony's death. He was a dear friend, and I sang alongside him hundreds of times in England and all over Northern Europe with the Stormies. He was a long time resident at the Liverpool Traditional Folk Club at the old Gregson's Wells pub, and a stalwart shanty singer. He was a big man, an independent thinker, kind and gentle. I first met him in the Liverpool Institute where he was a guest lecturer on Frank McCall's course, "An Appreciation of Folk Music" in 1975. He was the first to introduce me to Malicorne, and the joys of French and Breton music. A beloved member of Stormalong John, he and Stan Hugill had a very close and precious relationship. Tony taught me how to better appreciate music and to be a better person. Thanks, Tony

"The tug is waiting at the old Pier Head,
To take us down the stream,
The anchor's weighed, the sails are set,
So fare thee well, fare thee well."