Lionel was a very private person,but could be drawn from time to time if he knew you well enough-especially when football was involved.He and Barrie have had many 'banters' about the merits of Leeds United and Newcastle United,and on club nights he would sometimes pass little notes across with humorous messages,as the Shoddy was progressing.He was also steeped in traditional music,and very knowledgeable,and very much thought of and well respected by the many artists whom he booked over the years.Since his illness,the number of people who have asked after him and sent their respects is large,and shows how he was well thought of.
I hope that many of his friends from the old Shoddy can make it on Wednesday to pay their last respects.Geoff,Mary,Deanna,Barrie and I have done our best to notify all on our lists.
We shall miss him very much.
Anne and Barrie