In Memoriam

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.

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: 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 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: Waddon Pete
Date: 03 Aug 23 - 11:18 AM

Dave Guest has been added to the roll today. He was well-known as Mudcatter Skipy. He will be missed.

RIP

Pete

Subject: RE: In Memoriam
From: Waddon Pete
Date: 27 Jun 23 - 12:03 PM

Thanks for posting Tony in Darwin.

Do you have any more information about Chris you can share with us?

Pete

Subject: RE: In Memoriam
From: GUEST,GUEST, TonyinDarwin
Date: 27 Jun 23 - 04:03 AM

Tuesday 14th June 2023, in Lismore, NSW; folklorist, singer, musician Chris Sullivan died.

Subject: RE: In Memoriam
From: Felipa
Date: 26 Jun 23 - 05:22 PM

I see that, Danny Doyle, a popular singer from Ireland who had hits with songs like The Rare Ould Times and Whiskey on a Sunday, hasn't yet got an obit. at Mudcat. Danny Doyle is mentioned in many Mudcat threads about various songs which were in his repetoire. He died in the US in 2019. https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/obituary-danny-doyle/38392965.html

Subject: RE: In Memoriam
From: InOBU
Date: 23 May 23 - 02:14 PM

Having been away, for what, ten years or so? This thread is so hard to read, Katlaughing? Wilfred Schaum? So many others! Then to be reminded of deaths I knew about. To all who read this and are still here, I so love and cherish you all.
Lorcan In One Big Union, Otway

Subject: RE: In Memoriam
From: Waddon Pete
Date: 23 May 23 - 11:33 AM

Sean Keane has been added to the thread today. A wonderful fiddler who gave pleasure to us all. He will be sorely missed, but we still have his recordings and there are some lovely clips on YouTube and obituaries on the Internet.
Go in peace Sean.

Subject: RE: In Memoriam
From: haiqu
Date: 21 May 23 - 06:33 AM

Acoustic muso Alan Russack who was well-known in both Sydney and Sweden, where he lived for many years, is also gone. He had a great love for South American music, especially Jobim.

Subject: RE: In Memoriam
From: haiqu
Date: 21 May 23 - 06:30 AM

Also a cafe musician well known in Sydney during the 1970s, Brian Saltmarsh, died in his home state of Tasmania a few years ago. Sorry I haven't kept DOB and death notices for these people.

Subject: RE: In Memoriam
From: haiqu
Date: 21 May 23 - 04:34 AM

Dutch Tilders

Subject: RE: In Memoriam
From: haiqu
Date: 21 May 23 - 03:34 AM

Peter Knox aka Izzy Foreal

Subject: RE: In Memoriam
From: haiqu
Date: 21 May 23 - 03:15 AM

Just remembered another one:

Alan Barker

Subject: RE: In Memoriam
From: haiqu
Date: 21 May 23 - 02:45 AM

Australian musicians of note (and good friends) not yet listed:

Rick E Vengence
Janette Geri
Bill Putt (Spectrum bass player)
Broderick Smith

Subject: RE: In Memoriam
From: Waddon Pete
Date: 16 May 23 - 11:11 AM

Finally managed to catch up with myself! I have added Bob Bolton, Gordon Lightfoot, Joe Mulheron, Richard Spong and Chris Strachwitz.

What a diverse selection of supporters and augmenters of our music!

My thanks to all of them for their contribution and may they all rest in peace.

Subject: RE: In Memoriam
From: Waddon Pete
Date: 10 May 23 - 11:12 AM

Apologies, but I haven't been able to post to this thread due to the site playing up! Looks like Max has sorted it now but I have a backlog to tackle!

Thanks for your gentle nudges!

Pete