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30 Aug 13 - 11:29 PM (#3554628) Subject: Obit: Roy Abbott (Aus) From: Bugsy It is with great sadness that I pass on the news that our friend Roy Abbott died this morning, after a long and hard fought battle with Oesophageal cancer . Roy was a long time member of the famed Mucky Duck Bush Band in Perth, Western Australia. He was a great songwriter, an outstanding musician, a lovely man and a good friend, I have no further details at this time but we are going to see his wife, Pauline, tomorrow and should be able to let you know something more after that. He will be sadly missed. Bugsy |
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31 Aug 13 - 12:04 AM (#3554632) Subject: RE: Obit: Roy Abbott (Aus) From: Bugsy This is SOME of what we've lost Bugsy |
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31 Aug 13 - 08:33 AM (#3554709) Subject: RE: Obit: Roy Abbott (Aus) From: JennieG Sorry to hear that, Bugsy. |
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31 Aug 13 - 09:33 AM (#3554718) Subject: RE: Obit: Roy Abbott (Aus) From: GUEST,John Foxen I never saw him but his song And When They Dance has become a firm favourite at our club HaverFolk in the UK. We'll sing it in his memory on Wednesday. Deepest sympathy to his family and friends. |
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01 Sep 13 - 01:43 AM (#3554917) Subject: RE: Obit: Roy Abbott (Aus) From: GUEST That's a lovely gesture John, and thank you Jennie for your post. I've been looking for a clip of "And when they danced" and found this one by Wongawilli. And When They Danced Could I ask you to also post your comments on Roy's Facebook Page It would be nice for his wife Pauline to see them. Bugsy |
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01 Sep 13 - 02:49 AM (#3554925) Subject: RE: Obit: Roy Abbott (Aus) From: Bugsy That last post was from me. Forgot to log in. Cheers Bugsy |
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01 Sep 13 - 02:54 AM (#3554926) Subject: RE: Obit: Roy Abbott (Aus) From: nager So sad to hear this. |
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01 Sep 13 - 04:12 AM (#3554933) Subject: RE: Obit: Roy Abbott (Aus) From: Sandra in Sydney 'And when they dance' is a lovely memory to leave behind. Bugsy, I'm not on facebook, could you post my condolences to his family sandra |
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01 Sep 13 - 12:45 PM (#3555060) Subject: RE: Obit: Roy Abbott (Aus) From: Waddon Pete ...a lovely song. Thanks for posting. Best wishes, Peter |
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01 Sep 13 - 07:05 PM (#3555179) Subject: RE: Obit: Roy Abbott (Aus) From: GUEST,David De Santi, Wongawilli Band, Wollongong Hi folks Great shock to hear the news. One of his neighbours where he lived sent me the message this morning. We only met Roy a couple of times but it was a great pleasure, and especially to hear him sing. He was a great song crafter. Wongawilli is indebted to Roy's craft with his beautiful song And When They Dance, which we have taken around the world and Australia. We'll be certainly singing and toasting his contribution to the Australian folk music scene at our next couple of festivals over here. Our deepest condolences for Pauline and the family. David De Santi, Wongawilli Band, Artistic Director Illawarra Folk Festival |
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03 Sep 13 - 05:43 AM (#3555596) Subject: RE: Obit: Roy Abbott (Aus) From: Bugsy We went to visit Pauline this morning, and I passed on your condolences to her. Roy didn't want a funeral so had a "non attended cremation" today. We will try to put together a concert as a celebration of his life, hopefully in November. I'll keep you posted as to the details (for those of you who will be in or around Perth WA then. Cheers Bugsy |