Since hearing the awful news in the Green Bricks at Hull. I have been unable to fully comprehend this tragic news.
The big guy who I had grown to admire, respect and truly care for is gone.
I have so many memories of Colin. Singing alongside him so often with the Shellbacks, nattering over a glass, walking into a club, a session,a festival and seeing that grin escaping from the beard, watching him as he effortlessly switched his attention from official to folkie to children and getting it just right every time. He was one of the best.
He lived life to the full and helped others to do the same. Let us all remember him and try to emulate him.
Jim