Obit: Richard Wastling (24 Dec 2008)

Subject: RE: Obit: Richard Wastling
From: oombanjo
Date: 25 Dec 08 - 02:59 PM

What can you say when someone passes on.Someone who has put so much of their self into your life and the life of others.Richard You will always be remembered with love and affection. I will miss you. Save a place for me in the angel band. John.

Subject: RE: Obit: Richard Wastling
From: GUEST,MC Fat
Date: 25 Dec 08 - 03:09 PM

This is such sad news. Thoughts to Jean and Lisa.
Jim

Subject: RE: Obit: Richard Wastling in Hospital-died 24 Dec 08
From: open mike
Date: 25 Dec 08 - 03:42 PM

perhaps these two threads can be combined.

It is a beautiful image that the wedding
was performed in time for him to know.

Subject: RE: Obit: Richard Wastling
From: open mike
Date: 25 Dec 08 - 03:42 PM

perhaps these two threads can be combined.

It is a beautiful image that the wedding
was performed in time for him to know.

Subject: RE: Obit: Richard Wastling
From: skipy
Date: 25 Dec 08 - 04:08 PM

Didn't know him, but so sad to read this.
RIP
Skipy

Subject: RE: Obit: Richard Wastling in Hospital-died 24 Dec 08
From: Pistachio
Date: 25 Dec 08 - 04:42 PM

In tears as I read this, he was a 'one off', unique man with a wealth of Folk knowledge and a great voice. I'm so glad I saw him on Tuesday, Rest in peace Richard.

"Hame cam' his guid horse but never cam' he.

Special Love to Jean and Lisa,

Hazel.x

Subject: RE: Obit: Richard Wastling in Hospital-died 24 Dec 08
From: GeoffLawes
Date: 25 Dec 08 - 06:36 PM

Our thoughts are with you Jean and Lisa. Love Geoff and Flick.

Subject: RE: Obit: Richard Wastling in Hospital-died 24 Dec 08
From: olddude
Date: 25 Dec 08 - 07:19 PM

My thought and prayers out to his family and friends
I am very sad to hear that.

Dan

Subject: RE: Obit: Richard Wastling in Hospital-died 24 Dec 08
From: del boy
Date: 26 Dec 08 - 01:20 AM

So sorry to hear this news,, our thoughts are with Jean & Lisa.... you played & sang so well Richard....   Derek & Pat

Subject: RE: Obit: Richard Wastling in Hospital-died 24 Dec 08
From: r.padgett
Date: 26 Dec 08 - 03:56 AM

A true gentleman in every sense of the word

The world of folk will ever be indebted to all his work, singing and playing

God rest

Ray

Subject: RE: Obit: Richard Wastling in Hospital-died 24 Dec 08
From: Steve Gardham
Date: 26 Dec 08 - 08:48 AM

Jean & Lisa,
As promised all 14 of us round the dinner table at Gail's in Goole yesterday toasted Richard's life.
Deepest sympathy from Goff and Eileen, Gail, Gilli and Steve, Vicky and John, Chris (and Beth in spirit), Jane, Chucks and little Beth, Rich and Alice, and Oli (and Jess in spirit).

We'll be in touch again very soon.

Subject: RE: Obit: Richard Wastling in Hospital-died 24 Dec 08
From: GUEST,paco rabanne on laptap
Date: 26 Dec 08 - 09:55 AM

so sorry to hear this. My love of the octave mandolin is as a result of Richard letting me batter his Fylde.

Subject: RE: Obit: Richard Wastling in Hospital-died 24 Dec
From: GUEST,Steve & Claire
Date: 26 Dec 08 - 10:38 AM

So very sorry to hear the news of Richard's passing. Our thoughts are with Jean and Lisa at this time. Everyone who knew Richard was aware that he was a special man - he will be sadly missed.

Steve & Claire

Subject: RE: Obit: Richard Wastling in Hospital-died 24 Dec 08
From: GUEST,Bren and Norrie Spence
Date: 26 Dec 08 - 01:36 PM

'Ten thousand pounds would I freely give to say that on earth........'

From the start of the club at Nellies, to playing in the band and starting the festival we've been friends a long time - but not long enough. Look after Jean and Lisa all of you over there in Beverley.
Just too upset to say any more,

Bren and Norrie

Subject: RE: Obit: Richard Wastling (24 Dec 2008)
From: Geoff the Duck
Date: 26 Dec 08 - 07:25 PM

A glass being raised as I type.
A nice man and a nice family.
Quack!
Geoff.

Subject: RE: Obit: Richard Wastling (24 Dec 2008)
From: GUEST,Tom Gaynard
Date: 27 Dec 08 - 06:55 AM

Many friends have been asking about 'arrangements'. I've just been chatting to Jean and Lisa and, because of the holiday period, it will be next week before any can be made.

Tom

Subject: RE: Obit: Richard Wastling (24 Dec 2008)
From: Les from Hull
Date: 27 Dec 08 - 09:41 AM

Richard leaves behind such wonderful memories for all of us who were fortunate enough to know him. His musical skills, his vast knowledge, his wicked sense of humour - they are all in our hearts now. Safe journey, mate.

Les and Maggie

Subject: RE: Obit: Richard Wastling (24 Dec 2008)
From: Graham and Jo
Date: 27 Dec 08 - 09:42 AM

Very sad at this bad news. Deepest sympathy to Jean and Lisa. Graham says he learnt a lot about playing the guitar from seeing Richard play.

Graham and Jo

Subject: RE: Obit: Richard Wastling (24 Dec 2008)
From: render
Date: 28 Dec 08 - 10:48 AM

A long standing friendship that has given us pleasure and now great memories. It was good that we were able to meet up twice this year. Jean, Lisa and Lee our thoughts are with you xx

Subject: RE: Obit: Richard Wastling (24 Dec 2008)
From: Willa
Date: 28 Dec 08 - 04:26 PM

Echoing what Les said in his post. There are so many songs that will remind me of him whenever I hear them.

Subject: RE: Obit: Richard Wastling (24 Dec 2008)
From: Steve Gardham
Date: 28 Dec 08 - 04:38 PM

Franklin always did it for me, right back to the 60s. Every time I sing my version from now on it will be dedicated to Rich. Gilli always loved his Richard Thompson songs.

Subject: RE: Obit: Richard Wastling (24 Dec 2008)
From: Rubie
Date: 29 Dec 08 - 05:20 AM

Richard meant so much to us all - at the Folk Club, in our Ceilidh Band and at the Folk Festival as well. He was one of my longest term friends. I knew him all the time I have been in East Yorkshire and we were always in touch re one thing or another. I will miss him a great deal. We will hold a Special place for him in the 2009 folk festival. We had only been discussing a few days before how to incorporate the folk club more - now we have an even greater reason to do so. Let's work on it so that his memory lives on in the festival that he was so important in creating and helping to thrive.
Chris

Subject: RE: Obit: Richard Wastling (24 Dec 2008)
From: GUEST,Jem and Mandy Cooper
Date: 30 Dec 08 - 05:18 AM

So sad to hear Richard has gone. We had many good times together although sadly we have been out of touch for many years now. Poor Jean and Lisa. Our thoughts are with you.

Jem and Mandy

Subject: RE: Obit: Richard Wastling (24 Dec 2008)
From: old git
Date: 30 Dec 08 - 05:30 AM

I'm with Steve on Franklin,and Lloyd George. Rich was always generous with his time and his knowledge and taught me a lot of songs which I still sing. Of course ,in the folk club unwritten rules of those days,I didn't sing any of them at Beverley because they were "his" songs....though I remember that whoever was first on in the evening managed to snaffle "The Recruited Collier"
These days I can't sing "Rose of Allandale" without thinking of him.

geoff t

Subject: RE: Obit: Richard Wastling (24 Dec 2008)
From: GUEST,Ben Jackson
Date: 30 Dec 08 - 08:03 AM

Very, very sad to hear the news. I haven't made it to the club recently, but warmly remember my times there, and particularly the warmth and friendship of Richard and Jean. They are truly some of my favourite people.

Personally one of my favourite songs he did was "Her father didn't like me anyway", and I always looked forward to all of his performances, and indeed just chatting with him.

He will be sadly missed. My deepest sympathy to Jean and Lisa, and all his friends who have had the pleasure of knowing him a lot longer than me.

Subject: RE: Obit: Richard Wastling (24 Dec 2008)
From: GUEST,Simon Haworth
Date: 30 Dec 08 - 09:48 AM

I haven't seen Lisa and Richard for years but have fond memories of battling with Richard over who had the loudest Yamaha guitar in sessions.

Simon

Subject: RE: Obit: Richard Wastling (24 Dec 2008)
From: GUEST,Pete Fletcher
Date: 30 Dec 08 - 11:07 AM

I've started a new thread but no harm in leaving this here as well.

Richard's funeral has been arranged for Wednesday 7th January. 15.00 hrs at Haltemprice Crematorium.
Afterwards at Hodgeson's in Beverley (that's the pub just next to the festival campsite)

The Crematorium is on Main Street Willerby. The entrance is signed from the A164 Beverley - Willerby road just south of the Castle Hill Hospital complex.

Map here
http://getamap.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/getamap/frames.htm?mapAction=gaz&gazName=g&gazString=TA023315

Subject: RE: Obit: Richard Wastling (24 Dec 2008)
From: the button
Date: 31 Dec 08 - 06:44 AM

Just got back to London (from Beverley) to find this.

A lovely man, one of the best. I'll miss him, and I hardly knew him really, other than as a regular at the old White Horse club. My thoughts are with Jean and Lisa, and all the many people who were lucky enough to have their lives touched by Richard.

Congratulations to Lisa, too -- whoever he is, he's fortunate to be joining such a great family.

All the best,

Nigel

Subject: RE: Obit: Richard Wastling (24 Dec 2008)
From: old git
Date: 31 Dec 08 - 08:38 AM

Pete,
Have Jean and Lisa indicated any preference with regard to dress,ethos etc. for the funeral and/or afterwards?

geoff

Subject: RE: Obit: Richard Wastling (24 Dec 2008)
From: GUEST,Steve Tilston
Date: 31 Dec 08 - 10:27 AM

Very sad news indeed, he was a man I always looked forward to seeing whenever I played Beverley. We had a bit of a tradition going in that whenever I did the Slipjigs&Reels, he would join me on guitar, the last time was June, he was a bit disconcerted that I hadn't told him earlier that I'd changed the key, but he coped admirably - I shall miss him.
Love And best wishes to Jean and Lisa.

Subject: RE: Obit: Richard Wastling (24 Dec 2008)
From: GUEST,Pete Fletcher
Date: 31 Dec 08 - 01:49 PM

Geoff,
The ceremony will be non-religious in accordance with Richard's beliefs.
Dress hasn't been mentioned but personally I'm getting the suit out for him.
It could well be a session back at Hodgesons so bring your instruments and voices.

Subject: RE: Obit: Richard Wastling (24 Dec 2008)
From: GUEST,American friends Judy and Noel Rickard
Date: 31 Dec 08 - 05:55 PM

Richard, you knew more Texas history; Galveston Beach was clean and clear of Jelly Fish; NASA was a special day trip; and Alamo is still standing as well and "Dirty Dicks" was fun as was the whole trip to San Antonio (Jean,Richard and I drank beer from the cooler) back seat drivers we were)! You stopped them Cold playing the various guitars at Danny's Music store here you had a pocket full of musical pics. Jean it was such fun and such a pleasure, adventure. Come back to Texas. We love you, with so many fond memories of Beverley, and Lisa we welcome Lee. Take care of each other. God Bless and peace this New Years Eve. Judy and Noel

Subject: RE: Obit: Richard Wastling (24 Dec 2008)
From: Sir Roger de Beverley
Date: 02 Jan 09 - 09:11 AM

This needs to be kept near the top until Wednesday

R

Subject: RE: Obit: Richard Wastling (24 Dec 2008)
From: GUEST
Date: 02 Jan 09 - 04:12 PM

refresh

Subject: RE: Obit: Richard Wastling (24 Dec 2008)
From: GUEST,Pistachio
Date: 02 Jan 09 - 07:19 PM

Back to the top.
Hazel.x

Subject: RE: Obit: Richard Wastling (24 Dec 2008)
From: GUEST,old git
Date: 03 Jan 09 - 08:12 AM

refresh

Subject: RE: Obit: Richard Wastling (24 Dec 2008)
From: Sir Roger de Beverley
Date: 05 Jan 09 - 04:03 AM

refresh

Subject: RE: Obit: Richard Wastling (24 Dec 2008)
From: The DeanMeister
Date: 05 Jan 09 - 04:15 AM

I was too upset to write anything on this last week, and didn't have a clue what to say.

Richard was a huge influence on me, and became a good friend. I made my first tentative outing to the White Horse Folk club about 15 years ago, having never played my guitar outside my bedroom, and having no knowledge of folk music. Richard made me feel welcome (along with the other regulars), and he effectively became my mentor, teaching me different tunings to work with, steering me to listen to Nick Jones, Dave Burland, and assorted others that had influenced him over the years. He taught me how to accompany tunes in a sensible fashion.

Without him I would not have ventured to other folk clubs, or met all the musicians and friends I have over the years. Freewheeling would never have happened, Punch The Horse, and indeed my current band Viagra Falls who I met originally at a Sun Inn Session at the Beverley Folk Festival. In short, I would still be Billy no Mates in my bedroom.

I feel I have Richard to personally thank for all of this, and for being possibly the kindest, gentlest, and most entertaining friend I have ever met.

Thank you, Richard Wastling. You will be very sorely missed by me, and by the many other people whose lives you have touched over the years, not least Jean and Lisa, who I hope to keep in touch with.

I'll be there for that great session in the sky. You get first song.

Pete Dean.

Subject: RE: Obit: Richard Wastling (24 Dec 2008)
From: Tyke
Date: 05 Jan 09 - 08:43 PM

Well it looks as though I will be able to make Richards funeral.
George

Subject: RE: Obit: Richard Wastling (24 Dec 2008)
From: del boy
Date: 06 Jan 09 - 05:17 AM

on top

Subject: RE: Obit: Richard Wastling (24 Dec 2008)
From: GUEST,Barnacle (at work)
Date: 06 Jan 09 - 12:36 PM

Our thoughts are with you Jean and Lisa.

John and Sue Griffiths (Norfolk)