Condolences to Derek's family and whanau from New Zealand.
I first went to the Surbiton club, early 60's when the Malcomb Price Trio were on two Wednesday nights in a row. (2nd was a fill in for a cancelled booking) and I spent many a night thereafter.
Always remember the way Derek slung his guitar strap across his chest and parked his cigarette on the cut off end of a string while singing. Remember wondering where all his songs came from. Also remember regular Jack Parkingson(?) singing "Battersea Girls" often!
First time I ever performed was at Derek's Sunday night sessions at a pub along Surbiton Park Terrace near what is now the Uni. Later in the 70's he also ran Sunday night sessions at "The Cricketers" Fairfield St Kingston and then later at the Tolworth Community Centre. He was so supportive of folk music in all it's forms and an encouragement to many. RIP.