I didn't know or have much interaction with Kendall.

(In fact I wouldn't be surprised,
though don't take it personally,
if he thoroughly disliked the abrasive limey pfr persona).

But over the years I did respect his stature and reputation as a much loved mudcat elder.
And admire his musical and literary talent.

It's always sad when the world loses a senior expert in their chosen field of activity.

All those years of accumulated knowledge and experience, gone in an instant.

Similar to an irreplaceable great museum and library archive suddenly burning down..

But people like Kendall are repositories of social and folk history & culture.
All the more of a real loss to humanity.
The ordinary down to earth folks like us...

Cheers Kendall...