29 Apr 23 - 06:49 AM (#4171069) Subject: Obit: John O’Hagan (Cockersdale) From: GUEST,Bradfordian From Graham Pirt “It is with sadness that Val Marsden and I inform you of the passing of John O'Hagan, long time member of Cockersdale and well known Scots singer. Sincere condolences to Gerda O'Hagan and members of his family.” |
29 Apr 23 - 07:13 AM (#4171072) Subject: RE: Obit: John O’Hagan (Cockersdale) From: GUEST,Georgina Boyes As well as being a great singer, he was also had the (very) rare gift of being a super MC. Remembering some outstanding concerts at Whitby Festival and sending deepest condolences to Gerda - Jim & Georgina |
29 Apr 23 - 08:53 AM (#4171082) Subject: RE: Obit: John O’Hagan (Cockersdale) From: GeoffLawes I'm sad to hear of John's death. He was a great singer and will be much missed. |
29 Apr 23 - 09:42 AM (#4171091) Subject: RE: Obit: John O’Hagan (Cockersdale) From: GUEST,Dave Hanson A sad loss ideed, many condolences to Johns family and to Cockersdale. Dave H |
29 Apr 23 - 04:35 PM (#4171122) Subject: RE: Obit: John O’Hagan (Cockersdale) From: MoorleyMan Sad to hear this. He will be much missed. Condolences to Gerda and the family. |
29 Apr 23 - 04:54 PM (#4171125) Subject: RE: Obit: John O’Hagan (Cockersdale) From: Backwoodsman Very sad news. John came to our local folk club a couple of times when he moved into our area, and I bumped into him maybe twice in our local Costa Coffee. A nice man. RIP, and condolences to family, friends, and colleagues. |
29 Apr 23 - 05:06 PM (#4171127) Subject: RE: Obit: John O’Hagan (Cockersdale) From: Steve Gardham Paddy as he was known to many of us, rose to fame on the Hull folk scene before Cockersdale was formed. He helped to run Folk Union One before starting a club out in the sticks at the Fox and Coney, South Cave. Fond memories. RIP, Paddy. Condolences to Gerda. |
30 Apr 23 - 04:40 AM (#4171155) Subject: RE: 2023 Obit: John O’Hagan (Cockersdale) From: GUEST,RJM I did not know him, other than his contribution to Cockersdale. I enjoyed his music with them, so I offer condolences RIP |
30 Apr 23 - 10:28 AM (#4171168) Subject: RE: 2023 Obit: John O’Hagan (Cockersdale) From: Waddon Pete I didn't know John either, only through Cockersdale. There are some lovely sounds of the group on Youtube. My condolences go to all those who know and love him and I have added his name to the "In Memoriam" thread. RIP John. |
08 May 23 - 07:00 PM (#4171871) Subject: RE: 2023 Obit: John O’Hagan (Cockersdale) From: GUEST,guest Any details on funeral arrangements? |
10 May 23 - 04:37 PM (#4171965) Subject: RE: 2023 Obit: John O’Hagan (Cockersdale) From: Steve Gardham I have heard that it's to be a quiet affair with just family. May be some sort of memorial concert later. |
11 May 23 - 05:55 PM (#4172007) Subject: RE: 2023 Obit: John O’Hagan (Cockersdale) From: Tattie Bogle So sorry to hear that: loved all the songs. Did a week-long workshop with Cockersdale at Sidmouth some years back - "Picking Sooty Blackberries" and many others of Keith Marsden's songs, which was so enjoyable. Condolences to John's family. |
16 May 23 - 12:18 PM (#4172335) Subject: RE: 2023 Obit: John O’Hagan (Cockersdale) From: GeoffLawes Cockersdale Top Tracks on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_nrx0heiAa5TkTNGDE4h6kNiHUy9b3UR3A |
16 May 23 - 01:30 PM (#4172347) Subject: RE: 2023 Obit: John O’Hagan (Cockersdale) From: r.padgett Check words of some of the songs ~ Homeland was written by Cicely Fox~ Smith ~ Horses, in 1st World War, place Flanders (not India) sung by Cockersdale to Sarah Morgan tune Ray |
16 May 23 - 01:52 PM (#4172351) Subject: RE: 2023 Obit: John O’Hagan (Cockersdale) From: r.padgett Sorry s/b Homeward not Homeland Ray |
17 May 23 - 03:42 AM (#4172392) Subject: RE: 2023 Obit: John O’Hagan (Cockersdale) From: Shezinaussie sad to hear that - I knew John in the 90's but hadn't seen him since |