OBIT: Rip Ripingale

Subject: Rip Ripingale
From: banjoman
Date: 22 Sep 02 - 07:14 AM

Lots of us in Southern England were shocked at the news of the death of Rip Rippingale, who was known to many. An expert spoons player and unacompanied singer, he was instrumental in getting a number of projects off the ground, including Test Longsword, Basingclog and the Old Trout Band. He also had a long association with Broadstairs Folk Week where he celebrated his 59the Birthday earlier this year. His funeral is to take place at Basingstoke Crematorium on Monday 23rd September at 12.45. A service of rememberance will be held in Kent next year at Broadstairs Folk Week. Sadly missed but certainly not forgotten

Subject: RE: OBIT: Rip Ripingale
From: Dave Bryant
Date: 22 Sep 02 - 09:13 AM

This is the third thread we've had about Rip's sad death.

It would be nice If someone could amalgamate them all.
Joe or Joeclones ?

Subject: RE: OBIT: Rip Ripingale
From: GUEST,Schantieman
Date: 23 Sep 02 - 06:55 AM

Sad news.

I met him at 'Folk on the Down' in Kent in about 1973 where he let me have a go on his melodeon. He was thus instrumental in getting me into the folk world (and hence causing musical anguish to many!). I remember he sang "Ticklers Jam". Happy memories.

A month or so later he and my mother had a (minor) road accident in London. Small world!

Steve