2020 Obit: Bob Winquist

Subject: Obit: Bob Winquist
From: Vic Smith
Date: 22 Jan 20 - 06:11 AM

I have only heard of the death of Bob Winquist today when Pete Cooper put up the notice on his funeral in London yesterday. He was a lovely gentle, very intelligent, profoundly political man and a totally outstanding musician who was equally highly regarded in classical, bluegrass and folk music circles.
We booked him several times to play in Lewes, usually in the company of Rosie Davis and Joe Locker.
He was also a regular visitor to our area in the times when he spent days giving fiddle lessons in Richard Spong & Charlotte Oliver's house.
I loved the gentle burr of his speaking voice which combined North American and English inflections

Subject: RE: 2020 Obit: Bob Winquist
From: GUEST,Keith Price
Date: 22 Jan 20 - 10:25 AM

He was an excellent fiddle player. R.I.P Bob Winquist

Subject: RE: 2020 Obit: Bob Winquist
From: Waddon Pete
Date: 23 Jan 20 - 07:22 AM

Indeed he was! Check out some of the YouTube videos featuring his playing. He will be sadly missed.

RIP

Peter

Subject: RE: 2020 Obit: Bob Winquist
From: Sarah the flute
Date: 23 Jan 20 - 07:07 PM

Oh no that is sad
I called a few ceilidhs and hoe downs with him a few years ago - great fiddle player and good company

Sarah

Subject: RE: 2020 Obit: Bob Winquist
From: GUEST
Date: 13 Jun 20 - 07:03 AM

Hi, I have just learned about Bob's death from your website. Could you please let me know where is his grave? I'd like to visit. My email is [e-mail].

Thank you
Adam

Subject: RE: 2020 Obit: Bob Winquist
From: GUEST
Date: 12 Feb 21 - 02:42 PM

very sad to hear about bob he was a great musician did alot of studio work for me in London I will allways remember him