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14 Sep 23 - 10:24 AM (#4181587) Subject: Obit: William (Bill) Meek From: Waddon Pete Bill Meek passed away in June 2023. Although he was known worldwide he was a true inhabitant of Grimsby where he was a teacher, folklorist, footballer, musician and songwriter. He co-wrote many songs with John Conolly who was a very good mate of his including "Broadside Man" and "One More Before We Go." He was a member of Grimsby Folk Club from the very beginning and was instrumental in successfully asking Paul Simon to come and play for the club. He will be greatly missed. RIP Bill |
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14 Sep 23 - 10:24 AM (#4190272) Subject: Obit: William (Bill) Meek From: Waddon Pete Bill Meek passed away in June 2023. Although he was known worldwide he was a true inhabitant of Grimsby where he was a teacher, folklorist, footballer, musician and songwriter. He co-wrote many songs with John Conolly who was a very good mate of his including "Broadside Man" and "One More Before We Go." He was a member of Grimsby Folk Club from the very beginning and was instrumental in successfully asking Paul Simon to come and play for the club. He will be greatly missed. RIP Bill |
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14 Sep 23 - 12:46 PM (#4190273) Subject: RE: 2023 Obit: William (Bill) Meek From: Steve Gardham A great loss to local heritage songwriting. Condolences to family and friends, particularly John C. We (Spare Hands) recorded his 'Lincoln Castle' and it is amongst our most requested and well-loved songs. |
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14 Sep 23 - 12:46 PM (#4181607) Subject: RE: 2023 Obit: William (Bill) Meek From: Steve Gardham A great loss to local heritage songwriting. Condolences to family and friends, particularly John C. We (Spare Hands) recorded his 'Lincoln Castle' and it is amongst our most requested and well-loved songs. |
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14 Sep 23 - 02:12 PM (#4181615) Subject: 2023 Obit: William Meek & 2022 Obit: Bill Meek From: Felipa predeceased by the Irish folklorist, singer, journalist and broadcaster Bill Meek https://notices.irishtimes.com/death/meek-bill/59739171 who died 15 Apr 2022. https://folkways.si.edu/bill-meek/traditional-and-original-songs-of-ireland condolences to family and friends of both men |
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14 Sep 23 - 02:12 PM (#4190271) Subject: 2023 Obit: William Meek & 2022 Obit: Bill Meek From: Felipa predeceased by the Irish folklorist, singer, journalist and broadcaster Bill Meek https://notices.irishtimes.com/death/meek-bill/59739171 who died 15 Apr 2022. https://folkways.si.edu/bill-meek/traditional-and-original-songs-of-ireland condolences to family and friends of both men |
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14 Sep 23 - 03:19 PM (#4190270) Subject: RE: 2023 Obit: William (Bill) Meek From: Captain Swing As well as all of the above, Bill was an excellent club MC and brilliant raconteur. |
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14 Sep 23 - 03:19 PM (#4181625) Subject: RE: 2023 Obit: William (Bill) Meek From: Captain Swing As well as all of the above, Bill was an excellent club MC and brilliant raconteur. |
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14 Sep 23 - 04:19 PM (#4181630) Subject: RE: 2023 Obit: William (Bill) Meek From: GUEST,RJM Yes, i remember him as a live wire, talented songwriter, performer and friendly guy.RIP |
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14 Sep 23 - 04:19 PM (#4190269) Subject: RE: 2023 Obit: William (Bill) Meek From: GUEST,RJM Yes, i remember him as a live wire, talented songwriter, performer and friendly guy.RIP |