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2021 Obit: Ken Johnson (UK) |
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Subject: Obit: Ken Johnson From: r.padgett Date: 24 Oct 21 - 02:36 PM Not sure if Ken posted much on mudcat but much in evidence regarding Stainsby ff, Warwick ff and Sheffield sessions ~ he was a traditional singer and expert on Derbyshire and English folk songs Will be sadly missed also at Whitby ff where he did regular MCeeing Ray |
Subject: RE: Obit: Ken Johnson From: vectis Date: 24 Oct 21 - 06:47 PM Bugger! Not another one gone. Loved Ken's style when MCing as well as his songs. RIP Ken. |
Subject: RE: Obit: Ken Johnson From: Acorn4 Date: 25 Oct 21 - 04:41 AM Remember him from a lot of the Midlands festivals. He was a great personality and a fine singer and MC. RIP |
Subject: RE: Obit: Ken Johnson From: GUEST,Georgina Boyes Date: 25 Oct 21 - 07:00 AM Very sad news, Ray. Ken's enthusiasm for songs and deep interest in local traditions will be sorely missed. |
Subject: RE: Obit: Ken Johnson From: Kampervan Date: 25 Oct 21 - 09:07 AM Such sad news. Had some great times at Beverley F F with ken and Jim McDonald. He was a lovely guy and will be sadly missed. |
Subject: RE: 2021 Obit: Ken Johnson From: GUEST,JoeG Date: 25 Oct 21 - 07:24 PM Very sad news - I remember Ken from the New Year gatherings at Whitby - always seemed such a nice guy and a great singer RIP We've lost so many people over the years |
Subject: RE: 2021 Obit: Ken Johnson From: Waddon Pete Date: 26 Oct 21 - 11:32 AM Rest in peace Ken. I've added his name to the "In Memoriam" thread and send my condolences to all his family and friends, near and far. |
Subject: RE: 2021 Obit: Ken Johnson (UK) From: Michael Date: 10 Nov 21 - 08:59 AM We have a message from Ken's family; There will be a celebration of Ken's life in the New Year, it will involve folk music and morris dancing. I will post more details as they become available. Mike. |
Subject: RE: 2021 Obit: Ken Johnson (UK) From: r.padgett Date: 10 Nov 21 - 03:34 PM Thanks Pete Waddon Ray |
Subject: RE: 2021 Obit: Ken Johnson (UK) From: GUEST,Mike Maynard Date: 31 May 24 - 03:50 PM Only just found out about Ken's passing....RIP. Found a report on the following Tuesday for anyone interested : https://www.derbyshiretimes.co.uk/news/people/stainsby-festival-presidents-sudden-death-shocks-folk-music-community-3432528 |
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