The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #128553   Message #2879299
Posted By: The Smiler
04-Apr-10 - 08:11 AM
Thread Name: James Fussey Lincolnshire info required
Subject: James Fussey Lincolnshire info required
A friend of mine, who does not have a computer, has asked me if I can find out more info about James Fussey.

Here is some info

Quote
FUSSEY, James - Lincs\ fid & singer\ 1953 - farmer also hires out his thrashing machine - born East Halton Apr 6th - aged 83 - until rec he hadn't played for 57 years - played at Primitive Methodist chapel previously with bass fiddle and harmonium and also played at School Feast days for 65 years - photos by PK 0019-0024 -- rec by PK, East Halton, nr Barrow-on-Humber, Lincs 27/3/53: FTX-423/ RPL 21491 "Pop goes the weasel" "Duke of York's March" "Devil a mong the Tailors" & Carol (sung with fid): "While Shepherds Watched" (tune comp by Goxhill man) - 7"RTR-0252 Items not copied: "Heel & Toe Polka" with words/ talk about learning fiddle/ "Hands Across" CD to tune of "Off she goes"
Unquote

Is he still alive?
If so is he contactable?
Anybody know if there are any recordings of him?

Many thanks