Very sad -- Brian was a great folk song interpreter and his renditions combined a powerful voice with sensitivity to the ballads. He had that larger than life character which allowed people to feel welcomed in his presence. Coincidentally his partner in the Horden Raikes Ron Flanangan from Lomgridge died just a few days later -- another giant of a man whose personality drew people to him. Both Brian and Rom recorded on the late Peter Green Westwood Label in 1973 "King Cotton" was well received and I imagine is a scarce collectible vinyl. Two great stawarts of the 60's folk revival in Lancashire. RIP well remembered.