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Obit: Davy Steele - RIP April 2001

12 Apr 01 - 11:53 AM (#439038)
Subject: OBIT: Davy Steele - RIP
From: Jeri

Davy Steele was a former member of Battlefield Band, as well as Clan Alba.
This message, posted by Davy's son on The Davy Steele Message Board.

It is with great sadness that I have to tell you all that Dad passed away this morning (Wed 11/04/01. On behalf of our family thank you for all the messages and prayers. Take care all.

Previous discussions:
Prayers for Davey Steele
Sad News of Davy Steele
Battlefield Band / Davy Steele


12 Apr 01 - 12:03 PM (#439043)
Subject: RE: Davy Steele - RIP
From: DebC

I had met Davy when I lived in Edinburgh and had a short residency in Sandy Bell's Bar. davy was always full of laughter and always had a song or a tune to share. I remember a delightful night in the Royal Oak singing old Motown Songs with Davy.

He will be missed very much.

Debra Cowan


12 Apr 01 - 01:09 PM (#439095)
Subject: RE: Davy Steele - RIP
From: TamthebamfraeScotland

I met Davie Steele in Australia at palce called Albany, when he was there with the Battlefield band.

That was the first time I saw Davie and when I heard that he had died, I was very saddend by this, he will be sortely missed by everyone.


12 Apr 01 - 01:21 PM (#439110)
Subject: RE: Davy Steele - RIP
From: Les from Hull

I very much admired Davy's work with Ceolbeg and the Batties. A fine songwriter and a wonderful voice. He'll be very sadly missed.


12 Apr 01 - 02:07 PM (#439143)
Subject: RE: Davy Steele - RIP
From: BeauDangles

This is sad news indeed. Thus ends of of the most distinctive voices in Scottish music. By all accounts his was a spirit full of music and good humor. We are all richer for his presence, and poorer for his passing. He fought this monster for nearly a year. He is at peace now. May the same peace come to his family and friends.

BeauD


12 Apr 01 - 03:33 PM (#439210)
Subject: RE: Davy Steele - RIP
From: GUEST,Matt_R

I will miss him too. Davy playing with Ceolbeg was one of the very first things I started listening to when I got into Irish & Scottish folk back in '97. I loved when he joined Battlefield Band. And now like the horse in his song, he's "made his last trip home"...


12 Apr 01 - 03:37 PM (#439215)
Subject: RE: Davy Steele - RIP
From: Amergin

sad news indeed....


12 Apr 01 - 05:11 PM (#439293)
Subject: RE: Davy Steele - RIP
From: Nynia

I had the privelidge to play on the same bill as Davy Steel (with Ceolbeg in their early years) about nine years ago at a folk weekend in Stranraer. I can assure you he was most supportive and helpfull to me. Later that night we went to a party at my friends house, we sat on the floor and swapped songs for hours, I ran out long before him. Davy polished of the best part of a bottle of Glayva in fine style, Brian reconed it was a small price to pay for such entertainment. My lasting impression of that night was the sheer joy and admiration on the faces of the non-folkies.

Make no mistake Davy Steele was a very special person, a superb musician and a very under-rated songwriter. He was every bit as nice as everyone here has previously indicated.

There's gonna be some singarounds in heaven from now on, rest in peace Davy.

Nynia.


12 Apr 01 - 05:43 PM (#439322)
Subject: RE: Davy Steele - RIP
From: Dita

Well miss you pal..... :(

Dita and the wife.


12 Apr 01 - 08:35 PM (#439426)
Subject: RE: Davy Steele - RIP
From: Murray MacLeod

This is sad news. Condolences to Patsy, and to the rest of his family.

Murray


13 Apr 01 - 04:55 PM (#440007)
Subject: RE: Davy Steele - RIP
From: GUEST,Alan McGregor

A great singer.a great songwriter,a great performer -he will be sadly missed. Alan


22 Aug 11 - 01:44 PM (#3210976)
Subject: RE: OBIT: Davy Steele - RIP
From: GUEST

sorry, sincere love and heartfelt condolences to you all


22 Aug 11 - 02:32 PM (#3211004)
Subject: RE: OBIT: Davy Steele - RIP
From: gnu

"... he will be sadly missed."

Indeed. RIP.


22 Aug 11 - 02:49 PM (#3211012)
Subject: RE: OBIT: Davy Steele - RIP
From: Jeri

Hard to believe it's been a little more than 10 years. "Last Trip Home" is now known far and wide.