Obit: Cap'n Dave Cooper 1 Feb. 2010

Subject: Obit: Cap'n Dave Cooper
From: s&r
Date: 05 Feb 10 - 09:44 AM

Dave Cooper well known at Fylde and in the Fleetwood area died suddenly on Monday having gigged the night before.

He was the front man for Captain Cooper's Motley Crew, and before that Woodbine Lizzie.

Stu

Subject: RE: Obit: Cap'n Dave Cooper
From: Sailor Ron
Date: 05 Feb 10 - 09:59 AM

I was shocked to hear the news. Dave was a larger than life bloke, in every way. Not the word's greatest singer, but one of the best 'front' man that any band could want. Flyde eill be a duller place without him. God bless you Dave. R.I/P.

Subject: RE: Obit: Cap'n Dave Cooper
From: GUEST,mags and liam
Date: 05 Feb 10 - 10:03 AM

We will miss you dearly Dave, god bless you ,love and hugs to your nearest and dearest xxxx

Subject: RE: Obit: Cap'n Dave Cooper 1 Feb. 2010
From: alex s
Date: 05 Feb 10 - 11:12 AM

did a couple of gigs with Woodbine Lizzie also on the bill - he was great to work with and a real pro.
RIP bonny lad.

Subject: RE: Obit: Cap'n Dave Cooper 1 Feb. 2010
From: Capo da Monty
Date: 05 Feb 10 - 02:00 PM

Very sorry to hear this sad news.
He was a great character helping to make Fylde Festival one of the best UK festivals.
He will indeed be sorely missed.
My condolences to his family and friends.
Malcolm

Subject: RE: Obit: Cap'n Dave Cooper 1 Feb. 2010
From: GUEST,Dave and all the staff at Skippool Boatyard
Date: 05 Feb 10 - 06:24 PM

Dave was indeed a larger than life character, a great personality with a great presence wherever he went.

He was a good listener, generous with his time and a believer in fair play.

We will all miss his jokes and his hilarious stories about characters and experiences he has had in his life.

Our condolences to all his family and friends.

God bless Dave RIP.

Subject: RE: Obit: Cap'n Dave Cooper 1 Feb. 2010
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 05 Feb 10 - 06:35 PM

This is not, I think, the Dave Cooper once (60s) of the Chap-men (a Sarf Lunnon vocal harmony band) is it? He later got into shape-music according to when I last spoke to him at Tenterden and was I think living in the Midlands.

Subject: RE: Obit: Cap'n Dave Cooper 1 Feb. 2010
From: GUEST,slowerairs
Date: 05 Feb 10 - 07:18 PM

A great loss to the folk world and a devastating loss to those of
us who knew him. God Bless.

Subject: RE: Obit: Cap'n Dave Cooper 1 Feb. 2010
From: Zany Mouse
Date: 06 Feb 10 - 01:12 PM

Awwwwwwwwwwwww. Another good man down.

Sympathy to family and friends

Blessings
Rhiannon and Mick

Subject: RE: Obit: Cap'n Dave Cooper 1 Feb. 2010
From: GUEST,Jim Stewart
Date: 06 Feb 10 - 02:28 PM

A gentleman.

A good friend to us all in the North lancashire Jamming nights at Burton, Over Kellet etc

The last time I saw him was 27th December when I was sat with him and he sang "paddy's bricks", "D day dodgers" and "Fairy Tail of New York".

He will be missed.

Subject: RE: Obit: Cap'n Dave Cooper 1 Feb. 2010
From: GUEST,magic and mario
Date: 06 Feb 10 - 04:19 PM

all our memories are happy ones,and you will always be in our thoughts,will be greatly missed.

Subject: RE: Obit: Cap'n Dave Cooper 1 Feb. 2010
From: Tug the Cox
Date: 07 Feb 10 - 09:42 AM

No Richard, diferent man, the Dave you're thinking of ran the Phoebus Awakes in Catford,, and later thr Robin Hood in Nottingham.

Subject: RE: Obit: Cap'n Dave Cooper 1 Feb. 2010
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 07 Feb 10 - 10:06 AM

Yes, Tug, that was the one. Thanks.

Subject: RE: Obit: Cap'n Dave Cooper 1 Feb. 2010
From: GUEST,Linzie
Date: 07 Feb 10 - 11:53 AM

Really sorry to hear the sad news. He was such a great guy and his jokes were great. I can just hear him singing paddy and the bricks, black velvet band, fairytale of new york. What ab legend. Thoughts to all his family. Will miss not being ble to hear that siljky voice again. RIP Dave xx

Subject: RE: Obit: Cap'n Dave Cooper 1 Feb. 2010
From: GUEST,David Evans
Date: 07 Feb 10 - 12:32 PM

Very sad to hear of Dave's passing. Always a laugh and a smile. He will be sadly missed by many.

Subject: RE: Obit: Cap'n Dave Cooper 1 Feb. 2010
From: GUEST,Hmo
Date: 07 Feb 10 - 01:47 PM

Dave was my dad and was the finest man you would ever hope to meet.

As many of you have said he was larger than life and he always had a good tale to tell which is one of the things I loved the most and will miss the most about him.

Words cannot even describe what a great loss this has been to me, my family and Diane but we were lucky to have him for the 62 years that we did and for that we are grateful.

Dave sang so many songs that are special to me but to think of a few the ones that stand out are Black Velvet Band, Wild Rover, Whiskey in the Jar, Danny Boy and Fairy Tale of New York. I always loved watching him sing and always felt very proud to say "thats my dad"!

Love you Dave more than words can say. The Angels needed you and you answered their call.

Lots of love always

your old pal
H
x

Subject: RE: Obit: Cap'n Dave Cooper 1 Feb. 2010
From: Aeola
Date: 07 Feb 10 - 03:46 PM

Sorry to hear this news,another really nice person who will be truly missed.

Subject: RE: Obit: Cap'n Dave Cooper 1 Feb. 2010
From: Black belt caterpillar wrestler
Date: 08 Feb 10 - 07:29 AM

Shocked to hear this. For a few months I've not been at the ususal sessions where I meet up with him and this is quite unexpected.
Condolences to his family,

Robin and Anne

Subject: RE: Obit: Cap'n Dave Cooper 2 Feb. 2010
From: GUEST,Paul and Judith
Date: 08 Feb 10 - 12:27 PM

One of the best front men I've ever had the pleasure to work with.You will be sadly missed mate. Keep the Angels laughing!

                               Luv, Paul n Judith xxx

Subject: RE: Obit: Cap'n Dave Cooper 1 Feb. 2010
From: GUEST,Della, John and family, Freckleton
Date: 09 Feb 10 - 02:31 PM

Dave was a very special friend to our family, he and his motley crew performed at both our 50th birthdays and at our daughter's wedding last year and were due to play at our other daughter's wedding next year.
We hope the rest of the band can keep the date, but it's going to be so hard without the big man.
We are going to miss you so much Dave,
god Bless,
love and condolences to all his many friends and family
Della, John and family

Subject: RE: Obit: Cap'n Dave Cooper 1 Feb. 2010
From: GUEST,Heather & Alan
Date: 13 Feb 10 - 06:03 AM

Dave was the definition of 'a legend'. We feel incredibly priviledged to have known him and shared a dear friendship.
Dave actually died on Tuesday 2nd Feb after a short illness. The funeral was held yesterday - the crematorium was packed and gave testament to what an amazing man he was, who had touched the life of every person there and many more. Heath, Paul, Pat and Roger played the tunes that Dave wanted. It was a moving service, followed by the wake which we know that Dave would have approved of! There was singing, playing, laughter and tears.
Diane and Hannah can always be proud of Dave and the joy he brought to all our lives.
We loved you Dave and miss you so much. We will always remember you.
Heather & Alan xxx

Subject: RE: Obit: Cap'n Dave Cooper 1 Feb. 2010
From: GUEST,Ben Singleton
Date: 14 Feb 10 - 02:49 PM

I've known Dave all my life and he brought me up into Irish music.
My mum was going to marry him many years ago but didn't and I am very sad that he died of a heart attack in hospital.

I was at his funeral and the amount of people who turned up could barely fit through the doors of the church.

A great man and a huge loss to many who knew him through the lifeboats, motorbikes and music.

RIP DAVE COOPER

From Ben Singleton (18 years old, Preston)

Subject: RE: Obit: Cap'n Dave Cooper 1 Feb. 2010
From: GUEST,Alan (Doc)Simpson
Date: 16 Aug 10 - 04:56 PM

Played with Dave for nearly 15 yrs,first with Woodbine Lizzie,then Motley Crew.
We lost Alan(Billy) Crowshaw,and John(Dutch)Holland.
Loosing Dave was like loosing a Father to me.A true professional.We made 3 albums and a single and I treasure them all.
My happiest memories was a habit we both had on New years Eve we would shake hands over the bonnet of the Volvo est. after the gig and wish each other a prosperous New year at usually 3.00am.
So glad i came to see you the day before you left us.
All my love
Al

Subject: RE: Obit: Cap'n Dave Cooper 1 Feb. 2010
From: GUEST,nick
Date: 25 Jan 11 - 03:14 AM

dave you are going to be missed

Subject: RE: Obit: Cap'n Dave Cooper 1 Feb. 2010
From: GUEST,the Canadian Captain Cooper
Date: 12 Feb 11 - 02:51 PM

My heartfelt condolences to family and friends. He sounds like someone I would have really enjoyed playing with.
Captain Cooper's Home Base

Subject: RE: Obit: Cap'n Dave Cooper 1 Feb. 2010
From: treewind
Date: 12 Feb 11 - 04:26 PM

Recent posters please note this thread is a year old!

Subject: RE: Obit: Cap'n Dave Cooper 1 Feb. 2010
From: GUEST,nick
Date: 01 Sep 15 - 05:31 PM

Dave you are still missed