I have just received the sad news that Mick McGarry, from Hull, died last night. Mick was a singer with a big voice who will be fondly remembered by the many who saw him at singarounds in Hull and the East Riding and those who saw him over many years at Hull shanty and folk festivals. He was well known for his individual singing and also for performing with a number of Hull based groups such as Spare Hands and The Hillbilly Troupe . Mick often posted here on Mudcat under the name Ossanflags.
Love and best wishes to Mary and the family
Hull's Luckiest Sailor sung by Mick McGarry     https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hihlVnV4ztg
The Hillbilly Troupe performing Dirty Old Town @ Costa Del Folk 2014    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dCzZixJB3ik