2023 Obit: Bob Johnson (Steeleye Span)

Subject: In memoriam Bob Johnson (Steeleye Span)
From: GUEST
Date: 16 Dec 23 - 11:50 AM

I have seen it reported (but no details) that Bob Johnson, formerly of Steeleye Span, died yesterday.

Subject: RE: In memoriam Bob Johnson (Steeleye Span)
From: StephenH
Date: 16 Dec 23 - 01:41 PM

I was in my late teens when "Below the Salt" and "Parcel of Rogues" came out. The sound enthralled and captivated me and Bob Johnson's guitar and arrangements were certainly a large part of it. I quite liked "The King of Elfland's Daughter", also.
I guess it's par for the course to say that someone is "underrated", but I really thought that this was the case with Bob Johnson's guitar work.
Anyway, many thanks for all the pleasure and inspiration.
R.I.P

Subject: RE: 2023 Obit: Bob Johnson (Steeleye Span)
From: rich-joy
Date: 16 Dec 23 - 06:33 PM

Vale, Bob.
Steeleye was my favourite band in my late teens (so long ago now :)

R-J

Subject: RE: 2023 Obit: Bob Johnson (Steeleye Span)
From: GUEST
Date: 16 Dec 23 - 07:01 PM

He used to Own and Run a small restaurant in Butchers Row, Banbury....some time ago now...

Tim Radford

Subject: RE: 2023 Obit: Bob Johnson (Steeleye Span)
From: Dave the Gnome
Date: 17 Dec 23 - 08:44 AM

The latest Steelye tour and album is named for Bob's original song "The Green Man" and Maddie mentioned him a few times at the concert I saw in Ilkley. I wonder if the band knew he was on his way out?

Condolonces to his family and loved ones. The world is certainly a poorer place without talent like his

Subject: RE: 2023 Obit: Bob Johnson (Steeleye Span)
From: Bob Hitchcock
Date: 19 Dec 23 - 08:35 PM

I met him once in th 80's when my band opened for Steeleye Span. He let me use his amp and effects to appease the sound crew and save stage space. A really nice bloke.

RIP.