Obit: Stuart Robinson (August 2008)

Subject: Obit: Stuart Robinson
From: GUEST,Stu
Date: 06 Aug 08 - 03:21 AM

Stuart Robinson known to many as a member of the Blackpool Taverners, was found dead at home. He'd had a heart operation earlier in the year & was recovering

The funeral is on Friday at 11.30am at the Blackpool Crematorium.

Stu

Subject: RE: Obit: Stuart Robinson
From: Sailor Ron
Date: 06 Aug 08 - 05:02 AM

So sorry to hear about Stuart. He was the 'quiet' one of the Taverners, a suberb banjo & guitarist, and also played melodeon & fiddle. He claimed to be the worst singer in England, which was not quite true...there had to be one or two worse than him! [and I should know!]. After the Taverners disbanded Stuart played for several years with the Alan Bell Band. Rest in peace Stuart.

Subject: RE: Obit: Stuart Robinson
From: Vin2
Date: 06 Aug 08 - 06:45 AM

Sad news. A great bunch of singers/musicians the Taverners. Saw em a few times around the late 60's / 70's and still got an LP of theres with a great picture of the lads sat at a bar fronted by the the great Pete Rodger (huge frame and huge voice). If not mistaken, think Alan Bell is the sole survivor of the group now.

R.I.P Stuart.

Subject: RE: Obit: Stuart Robinson
From: GUEST,martin ellison
Date: 06 Aug 08 - 07:20 AM

Very sad news indeed - I've known Stuart on and off for 30+ years and, you're right, he was a very quiet, modest but talented man.
I first saw The Taverners 38(!) years ago and they were, amongst others, instrumental in kindling my love of traditional music.
Condolences to all his family.
Martin Ellison

Subject: RE: Obit: Stuart Robinson
From: Bernard
Date: 06 Aug 08 - 07:33 AM

Bugger.

A shock for his family, but Alan (Bell) must be feeling terrible, too... first Big Pete, then Brian, now Stuart.

Stuart had that incredible ability to give seamless support without being 'in yer face'.

Sleep well, lad. Everyone will miss you.

Subject: RE: Obit: Stuart Robinson (August 2008)
From: GUEST,Ross Campbell
Date: 06 Aug 08 - 07:54 PM

As well as playing banjo, mandolin, guitar, melodeon, harmonium and various electronic keyboards with the Taverners over the years, Stuart contributed fiddle (along with any of the above) to the occasional appearances of the Kilgrimol Ceilidh Band and the Fylde Works Band (as in Fylde Guitars). Practices for the latter were usually preceded or followed by snooker sessions with Roger Bucknall. This shared obsession may have led to Roger's subsequent successful foray into cue-making with his Barracuda business. Their friendship also led to Stuart successfully building his own guitar under Roger's guidance - well enough for Roger to allow the Fylde name to go on it.

Like Martin above, it must be about 38 years since I first saw the Taverners. Blackpool Folk Club (and I guess the group) saw its tenth anniversary soon after that, and both were very much in their prime in the early '70s. With Alan, Pete and Brian all well capable of strong solo performances, the powerful sound the band generated was underpinned by Stuart's subtle but strong accompaniments.

Always generous with his time and music, Stuart was a real gentleman of the folk scene. Another good man gone.

Ross

Subject: RE: Obit: Stuart Robinson (August 2008)
From: GUEST,Pete
Date: 07 Aug 08 - 08:01 AM

Like many other Local Lads I grew up in a folk scene where the Taverners were "the name", being a Banjo Player Stuart and I would swap ideas, I can recall once instance when I'd installed "Home made" Scruggs Pegs on an old zither banjo, the Tav's and us were playing at The Mecca in Blackpool, we were so involved on playing with the pegs that we ended up missing our cue to go on.

See you "Further up the neck" - enjoy the sessions up there till we all meet up again.

Pete

Subject: RE: Obit: Stuart Robinson (August 2008)
From: Bryn Pugh
Date: 07 Aug 08 - 09:56 AM

Very sad news indeed. You were always guaranteed a good night at the Guild (MSG) when the Taverners were on.

Condolences to his family, and may the Great Mother and the All Father comfort them.

So mote it be.

Subject: RE: Obit: Stuart Robinson (August 2008)
From: GUEST,Pete
Date: 07 Aug 08 - 08:19 PM

ROBINSON On July 31, 2008.

Stuart, aged 66 years. He will be sadly missed by family and friends. Service and cremation at Carleton Crematorium on Friday August 8, at 11.30am.

No flowers by request. Donations if desired may be sent for Trinity the Hospice in the Fylde, Low Moor Road, Bispham, Blackpool.

Enquiries to Box Bros Ltd Funeral Service. Tel 791500

Subject: RE: Obit: Stuart Robinson (August 2008)
From: GUEST
Date: 09 Aug 08 - 11:35 AM

I have very fond memories of the Taverners.My condolences to al his family.
         Rest in peace
          Malcolm Shellard