In Memoriam

Subject: RE: In Memoriam
From: Waddon Pete
Date: 07 May 25 - 10:49 AM

Barry Evans and Geoff Higginbottom have been added to the roll today. Both heavily involved in the folk world and beyond.

Subject: RE: In Memoriam
From: Waddon Pete
Date: 02 Apr 25 - 10:50 AM

Thanks Jim,
Charlie Lennon has been added to the roll under those who ought to have a Mudcat thread but haven't! Perhaps you would like to start a thread for Charlie?

Pete

Subject: RE: In Memoriam
From: GUEST,Jim Martin
Date: 02 Apr 25 - 04:18 AM

Charlie Lennon.

Subject: RE: In Memoriam
From: Fred
Date: 01 Apr 25 - 12:25 PM

I've not been a member long... Looking at the names, I'm wondering who the departed were, what they did, their contributions, and I wish I'd known them.

I think this thread is a great idea, and I think they'd be proud of you, each one of them.

Fred

Subject: RE: In Memoriam
From: Waddon Pete
Date: 01 Apr 25 - 10:25 AM

I have had a little trouble with my Internet connection lately so apologise if I have been a little slow in adding Kath Bainbridge, Tracy Schwartz and Tony Wilson to the thread. However, they are all now safely installed. Three fine performers all of whom will be greatly missed by friends and family. My condolences to you all. RIP.

Subject: RE: In Memoriam
From: GUEST,Jim Martin
Date: 31 Oct 24 - 07:05 AM

https://youtu.be/W16a-AaNGY4
Here he is in fine fettle with his son & daughter.

Subject: RE: In Memoriam
From: Waddon Pete
Date: 30 Oct 24 - 11:14 AM

I have added Dave Earl (aka Breton Cap) who has died this month. Although his death was expected we all hoped it would be later rather than soon. He will be much missed.

Subject: RE: In Memoriam
From: GUEST,Peter Laban
Date: 19 Oct 24 - 11:33 AM

Thanks Pete, I wasn't sure how often you check the forum for obits so added Francie McPeak here, before the thread dropped off the page.

I hadn't posted about Cyril before but decided to add him to the post at the last minute, his death was unexpected and a shock. Especially his singing contributions would have been appreciated on Mudcat. Sometimes it's hard to decide if someone is outside Mudcat's remit or the ouside the interest of readers here. I also didn't mention Charlie Lennon here who died during the summer. He's much missed by the traditional music community in Ireland. And I don't want to be the one who post obits all the time, even though I think it's important to acknowledge the people leaving us.

Subject: RE: In Memoriam
From: Waddon Pete
Date: 19 Oct 24 - 11:07 AM

I have added Francis McPeake and Cyril O'Donoghue to the roll today. Two giants of Irish folk music who travelled the world bringing their music to a wide and appreciative audience. There is much to see (and hear) on the web. May they rest in peace.

Subject: RE: In Memoriam
From: Waddon Pete
Date: 19 Oct 24 - 10:51 AM

Hello Peter,

Thanks for the information on Cyril O'Donoghue. I have added both the people you mentioned to this thread. I was already aware of Francis but usually wait awhile before adding so that there is enough information posted to help me give a fair representation of the artist.

All the best,

Pete

Subject: RE: In Memoriam
From: GUEST,Petet Laban
Date: 18 Oct 24 - 12:32 PM

Singer and bouzouki player from Co Clare, Cyril O'Donogue died on 2 September 2024
https://www.clareecho.ie/sad-difficult-time-for-clare-music-with-passing-of-cyril-odonoghue/


Francis McPeake III died on 14 October (I posted an obit thread)

Subject: RE: In Memoriam
From: Waddon Pete
Date: 19 Aug 24 - 04:02 PM

Linda Kelly has been added to the roll. She was a much loved singer and songwriter from northern England and was well known throughout the folk world. There are some great examples of her singing on the Internet. Do look them up. RIP Linda.

Subject: RE: In Memoriam
From: Waddon Pete
Date: 11 Aug 24 - 10:31 AM

Sadly I have added Muppett (aka Michael Pascal) to the roll today. I guess many of us would like to go in a similar manner to Muppett. Singing a song and enjoying a folk session. Rest in peace Muppett.

Subject: RE: In Memoriam
From: Waddon Pete
Date: 18 Jun 24 - 10:36 AM

Laura Martin from Port Townsend, Washington, joins the roll today. Well known to followers of the Mudcat sessions held on a Monday, she was a consistent member of the singaround and was always ready with a song, often one not well known to the audience. Rest in peace Laura. I know you will be missed by those who know and love you. RIP

Subject: RE: In Memoriam
From: Waddon Pete
Date: 03 Jun 24 - 10:25 AM

Rod Paterson has been added to the roll today. He was a fine singer in the Scottish tradition and had a wide collection of songs by Robert Burns that he loved to share with his audience. RIP Rod.

Subject: RE: In Memoriam
From: Waddon Pete
Date: 30 Apr 24 - 11:11 AM

Fergie Macdonald added to the roll today. A very talented button accordion player with some lovely tracks on YouTube. Do take a listen. If you can keep your feet still then I'd be very surprised. He will be missed. RIP Fergie.

Subject: RE: In Memoriam
From: Waddon Pete
Date: 29 Apr 24 - 10:53 AM

I've added Alex Hassilev to the roll today. He was one of the original Limelighters and there is much to enjoy on the Internet.

RIP Alex

Subject: RE: In Memoriam
From: Waddon Pete
Date: 20 Apr 24 - 10:42 AM

John Foreman, the Broadsheet King, has passed away. He was one of a kind and he was a regular guest at my folk club where he was deservedly popular. He had a unique way of delivering his songs and material and also produced many books and broadside ballad sheets. He was very generous with his printing and gave me many of his products, '...as I'm having a bit of a clear out!"

Farewell John.

Subject: RE: In Memoriam
From: Waddon Pete
Date: 08 Apr 24 - 10:57 AM

Kevin McGrath (Mudcatter McGrath of Harlow) has been added to the roll today. He was a long time member of the Mudcat community and his posts were always pertinent and to the point. We will miss him.

Subject: RE: In Memoriam
From: Waddon Pete
Date: 07 Apr 24 - 10:48 AM

Sid Kipper also known as Chris Sugden, (or Chris Sugden also known as Sid Kipper), has been added to the roll today. A great comic genius who's legacy of songs will be sung for a long time to come. RIP Chris.

Subject: RE: In Memoriam
From: Waddon Pete
Date: 06 Apr 24 - 10:46 AM

Eric Baker has been added to the roll today. He was a fine exponent of traditional Suffolk songs sung with a strong Suffolk accent. He was also heavily involved in the folk scene in Suffolk and will be missed. RIP Eric.

Subject: RE: In Memoriam
From: Waddon Pete
Date: 03 Apr 24 - 09:09 AM

I added Richard Bridge and Tony Hillyard to the roll today. Two singers who will be much missed in their parts of the world. Both with a contribution to make to our enjoyment of folk music in all its forms. Rest in Peace Richard and Tony.

Subject: RE: In Memoriam
From: Waddon Pete
Date: 01 Mar 24 - 11:00 AM

I added Bob (Deckman) Nelson to the roll today. He had a great connection with folk music, co-founding the Pacific Northwest Folklore Society. It's worth reading through the thread and getting a picture of the man. As Pushkara Sally Ashford says in her post; "He was as much a shepherd of those of us in the folk music community as he was a performer and archivist".

RIP Bob

Subject: RE: In Memoriam
From: Waddon Pete
Date: 28 Jan 24 - 10:55 AM

I have added Dorothy Elliot to the roll today. She was a lovely singer and sang in partnership with her husband Derek for many years. RIP

Subject: RE: In Memoriam
From: Waddon Pete
Date: 23 Jan 24 - 10:29 AM

Another Mudcatter has left us. Alex Tickell who brought his wide knowledge to bear on discussion below the line. He will be missed. RIP

Subject: RE: In Memoriam
From: Waddon Pete
Date: 19 Jan 24 - 10:56 AM

I have added Gary Owens to the roll today. He was a Mudcatter and a valuable member of our forum. He will be greatly missed by Mudcat. As Joe so rightly says, "He was an important part of our life as a community."

RIP

Subject: RE: In Memoriam
From: gillymor
Date: 06 Jan 24 - 10:40 AM

American fingerstylist and composer Al Petteway, who passed away last September, certainly deserves mention here. Here's a rememberance at acoustic guitar.com

Subject: RE: In Memoriam
From: Waddon Pete
Date: 06 Jan 24 - 10:07 AM

Three wonderful singers added to the roll today. Michelle Holding, Phil Hare and Fritz Fitton. All special in their own way and all people who supported their local folk communities to the hilt. RIP

Subject: RE: In Memoriam
From: Waddon Pete
Date: 27 Dec 23 - 10:28 AM

Chris Coe and Dave Burns have been added to the thread today. Both well loved and both badly missed. RIP

Subject: RE: In Memoriam
From: Waddon Pete
Date: 16 Dec 23 - 10:55 AM

Two people have been added today; Heather Brady and Barry Laing. Both from opposite ends of the country and both excelled in what they did, Heather as a singer with "Swan Arcade" and Barry as a fiddler with "Skinner's Rats" and "The Crayfolk". They will both be sadly missed. RIP

Subject: RE: In Memoriam
From: Waddon Pete
Date: 30 Sep 23 - 10:55 AM

Dan Milner has been added to the Roll today. Dan is well worth checking out. He was a special person and his music brought joy to many people. RIP Dan

Subject: RE: In Memoriam
From: Waddon Pete
Date: 27 Sep 23 - 10:48 AM

Michael Bracken (Brakn on Mudcat), has been added to the roll today. He was a supporter of folk music and shared his love with many people throughout his life. RIP Michael.

Subject: RE: In Memoriam
From: Waddon Pete
Date: 19 Sep 23 - 10:08 AM

I have added Roger Whittaker to the thread today. He was a fine singer with a lovely voice and a good choice of songs to make the most of it. He will be missed, but his music will live on. RIP Roger.

Subject: RE: In Memoriam
From: Waddon Pete
Date: 14 Sep 23 - 10:30 AM

I have added Bill Meek to the Roll today. He was a remarkable character who had a wealth of knowledge about folklore and also shared his love of folk music with Grimsby Folk Club and his friend John Conolly with whom he co-wrote many songs. He will be missed. RIP

Subject: RE: In Memoriam
From: Waddon Pete
Date: 08 Sep 23 - 10:44 AM

Tom Brown has been added today. Well known for his singing with Barbara and many CDs, he also had a great interest in traditional music. There is much to learn on the Internet! RIP Tom

Subject: RE: In Memoriam
From: Waddon Pete
Date: 03 Sep 23 - 10:29 AM

I have added Len Chandler to the roll today. There is a wealth of information in the postings for his life. A wonderful man who meant a great deal to so many. RIP Len

Subject: RE: In Memoriam
From: Waddon Pete
Date: 03 Sep 23 - 10:28 AM

Thanks for that information James. I'll do some research on this.

All the best,

Pete

Subject: RE: In Memoriam
From: Waddon Pete
Date: 30 Aug 23 - 10:34 AM

I have belatedly added Jeff Dennison to the roll today. He was steeped in the lore of canal boats and the music that went with them. Well known in canal circles and on the folk scene as well. RIP Jeff.

Subject: RE: In Memoriam
From: Felipa
Date: 19 Sep 23 - 12:12 PM

some Irish people not in the index yet
Ted Ponsonby, Ireland Sept 2023 https://mudcat.org/thread.cfm?threadid=172698
The Irish singer/folklorist Bill Meek, died Apr 2015; I gave some links on this thread 14 Sept 2023 and also on the obit thread for the recently deceased English William (Bill) Meek.
Alf Mac Lochlainn (died Dec 2018) - His son Colm, who died last year, is in the index and the link for him leads to a discussion which began when Mudcatter "keberoxu" started in 2018 as an obituary of Colm's father.

Subject: RE: In Memoriam
From: Felipa
Date: 14 Sep 23 - 02:19 PM

There's an Irish Bill Meek who died in Apr 2015. He had articles about folklore and folksong published in the Irish Times and Sandy Paton recorded his singing for a Folk-Legacy album

https://www.superannrte.ie/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=8211:death-of-colleague-broadcaster-bill-meek-rte-radio

https://ia904504.us.archive.org/27/items/lp_traditional-and-original-songs-of-ireland_bill-meek/lp_traditional-and-original-songs-of-ireland_bill-meek.pdf

Subject: RE: In Memoriam
From: gillymor
Date: 04 Sep 23 - 08:05 AM

Robbie Robertson and Jimmy Buffett passed on recently.

Subject: RE: In Memoriam
From: GUEST,James E
Date: 31 Aug 23 - 06:31 PM

I haven't seen the news mentioned on Mudcat yet, so: Bill Meek, the writer of Time Ashore and co-writer with John Conolly of Grimsby Lads, The Trawling Trade and many more, died in June 2023. Funeral notice and a notice on a Grimsby blog.

Subject: RE: In Memoriam
From: Waddon Pete
Date: 30 Sep 23 - 10:55 AM

Dan Milner has been added to the Roll today. Dan is well worth checking out. He was a special person and his music brought joy to many people. RIP Dan

Subject: RE: In Memoriam
From: Waddon Pete
Date: 27 Sep 23 - 10:48 AM

Michael Bracken (Brakn on Mudcat), has been added to the roll today. He was a supporter of folk music and shared his love with many people throughout his life. RIP Michael.

Subject: RE: In Memoriam
From: Felipa
Date: 19 Sep 23 - 12:12 PM

some Irish people not in the index yet
Ted Ponsonby, Ireland Sept 2023 https://mudcat.org/thread.cfm?threadid=172698
The Irish singer/folklorist Bill Meek, died Apr 2015; I gave some links on this thread 14 Sept 2023 and also on the obit thread for the recently deceased English William (Bill) Meek.
Alf Mac Lochlainn (died Dec 2018) - His son Colm, who died last year, is in the index and the link for him leads to a discussion which began when Mudcatter "keberoxu" started in 2018 as an obituary of Colm's father.

Subject: RE: In Memoriam
From: Waddon Pete
Date: 19 Sep 23 - 10:08 AM

I have added Roger Whittaker to the thread today. He was a fine singer with a lovely voice and a good choice of songs to make the most of it. He will be missed, but his music will live on. RIP Roger.

Subject: RE: In Memoriam
From: Felipa
Date: 14 Sep 23 - 02:19 PM

There's an Irish Bill Meek who died in Apr 2015. He had articles about folklore and folksong published in the Irish Times and Sandy Paton recorded his singing for a Folk-Legacy album

https://www.superannrte.ie/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=8211:death-of-colleague-broadcaster-bill-meek-rte-radio

https://ia904504.us.archive.org/27/items/lp_traditional-and-original-songs-of-ireland_bill-meek/lp_traditional-and-original-songs-of-ireland_bill-meek.pdf

Subject: RE: In Memoriam
From: Waddon Pete
Date: 14 Sep 23 - 10:30 AM

I have added Bill Meek to the Roll today. He was a remarkable character who had a wealth of knowledge about folklore and also shared his love of folk music with Grimsby Folk Club and his friend John Conolly with whom he co-wrote many songs. He will be missed. RIP

Subject: RE: In Memoriam
From: Waddon Pete
Date: 08 Sep 23 - 10:44 AM

Tom Brown has been added today. Well known for his singing with Barbara and many CDs, he also had a great interest in traditional music. There is much to learn on the Internet! RIP Tom

Subject: RE: In Memoriam
From: gillymor
Date: 04 Sep 23 - 08:05 AM

Robbie Robertson and Jimmy Buffett passed on recently.