Not recent - about 3 weeks ago but I only found out last night. Tony was one of the best songwriters that we have had around here (Manchester) for a long while. Martin Gittins performed 'Ninian South' and 'Bouncing Billy Barker' for us last night and while the former had shivers running down my back the latter had me in giggles (again!) Another good un gone:-(

Anyhow - There is a memorial do for him on Saturday the 2nd of October at the Ukrainian Club in Cheetham Hill. Tickets are £5 and you can PM me here for further details or get in touch with Martin at marting.icteachers@whsmithnet.co.uk

Dave.