To say I am both shocked and saddened by this news is an understatement. I popped onto Mudcat this evening to say hello and start a chat about something else and read this awful news.

I am sure I speak on behalf of all of us (including Mr Happy who writes above) who were at Anglesey for the BUll Bay Music Festival this summer, it was a REAL priviledge to have met Barry - a truly likable and knowledgable man who wholeheartedly joined in our little festival and made himself really at home with us.

If any of Barry's family read this, we want you to know we are proud to have met him and it is with much sadness we send you our condolences.

Liz Rosenfield and Ian Murfitt and all the family here in Cheshire, England.