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OBIT: R I P Tony Rose - June 2002

07 Jun 02 - 02:26 PM (#725392)
Subject: R I P Tony Rose
From: RoyH (Burl)

Following a phone call from a friend in the West country this morning I am sad to announce the death from cancer of Tony Rose. Another grand singer gone too early. Burl.


07 Jun 02 - 02:54 PM (#725416)
Subject: RE: R I P Tony Rose
From: McGrath of Harlow

That is sad news indeed, and I'd hoped it wouldn't turn out this way, as did everyone else who's ever known him, or listened to him.

Here's a page with more about Tony - though it hasn't caught up with his death yet.


07 Jun 02 - 03:01 PM (#725425)
Subject: RE: R I P Tony Rose
From: Ed Pellow

Very sad, indeed. Not much else to add I'm afraid.

Off to listen to "Young Hunting" now

Ed


07 Jun 02 - 03:01 PM (#725426)
Subject: RE: R I P Tony Rose
From: katlaughing

Very sorry to hear this. I learned of Tony and his music here at the Mudcat. I've refreshed an interesting thread on him from 1998, through July of last year: please click here.

May he be at peace,

kat


07 Jun 02 - 03:07 PM (#725432)
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From: alanabit

My condolences to his family and many friends.


07 Jun 02 - 03:09 PM (#725435)
Subject: RE: OBIT: R I P Tony Rose
From: John J

What very sad news. I really thought he was on the mend. The world of folk song and music has lost a really nice guy and a superb performer and entertainer.

John

:-(


07 Jun 02 - 03:10 PM (#725436)
Subject: RE: OBIT: R I P Tony Rose
From: RolyH

This is very sad news indeed.


07 Jun 02 - 03:10 PM (#725437)
Subject: RE: R I P Tony Rose
From: okthen

There are many with more memories than of him, but mine are of a late night, after the club, the first time I saw someone put whiskey in coffee, talking with him and (the late) Brian Hughes, in Gimber Cottage, overlooking St. Johns Green, in Colchester, Essex, UK.

I always thought him to be one of the good guys.


07 Jun 02 - 03:10 PM (#725438)
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From: Les from Hull

He was a smashing singer, player and person. What a loss!


07 Jun 02 - 04:33 PM (#725522)
Subject: RE: OBIT: R I P Tony Rose
From: greg stephens

He was an old friend from folky youth days, we went to the same college in the 60's,a wonderful singer. Sheath and Knife , Just as the Tide was Flowing and the Bellringing come to mind as my favourites of his, but there were so many. I was dead jealous of Tony's beautiful voice, because he went off to be a teacher, whereas I wanted to be a musician and had a lousy voice. I told him how much it pissed me off! Frequently. I have so many fond memories, I'll just have to think about him for a while. Cheers, Tony.


07 Jun 02 - 05:00 PM (#725537)
Subject: RE: OBIT: R I P Tony Rose
From: pavane

Very sad news. I saw him here in Pontardawe in the early 1970's, a great evening.

Wish I could listen to Young Hunting again, but I seem to have lost it.


07 Jun 02 - 06:37 PM (#725594)
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From: Paul from Hull

Nothing to add to whats been said.

Tony will be greatly missed.


07 Jun 02 - 06:46 PM (#725606)
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From: Phil Cooper

I met Tony in Chicago in 1982 or 1983 and always had fond memories of his performance. What a great singer and stylist.


07 Jun 02 - 09:08 PM (#725690)
Subject: RE: OBIT: R I P Tony Rose
From: mooman

A fine performer who will be sadly missed by all. May he rest in peace.

mooman


08 Jun 02 - 04:30 AM (#725884)
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From: Dave Bryant

One of my favourite singers - I'll always remember him singing "Knife and Sheath".

My sympathy to Helen.


08 Jun 02 - 05:07 AM (#725894)
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From: Fiolar

My favourite was "Banks of Green Willow." Another to grace the ever increasing band in the sky.


08 Jun 02 - 05:21 AM (#725896)
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From: Jeanie

This is a sad loss. The folk clubs were always guaranteed a great evening with Tony Rose on the bill. Condolences to his family and his friends.

- jeanie


08 Jun 02 - 07:01 AM (#725930)
Subject: RE: OBIT: R I P Tony Rose
From: GUEST,Peter from Essex

Tony was the guest the first time I ever went to a folk club (Brentwood) in 1968. I was converted to folk music on the spot and still can't get enough.


08 Jun 02 - 07:32 AM (#725936)
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From: GUEST, NOMADman

A great loss. We were hoping so much that he would recover and still be with us. I had the opportunity to see him perform just twice - once in London and once in Philadelphia. Those performances are memories to treasure. It's so good that he made that one last CD so new listeners can appreciate his talent.

Regards,
John


08 Jun 02 - 07:51 AM (#725942)
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From: wes.w

I knew a few sides of Tony Rose. For nearly thirty five years I've been a fan of Tony Rose the performer. For nearly thirty as a club and festival organiser too. For the last fifteen or so, Tony the teacher, witty family man and rugby fan from Odcombe. They were all really smashing, talented blokes. I'll miss them all sorely, as will all of his friends in the Yeovil area.


08 Jun 02 - 08:31 AM (#725957)
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From: Harry Basnett

A lovely man, a massive influence...words can't express.....


08 Jun 02 - 04:52 PM (#726143)
Subject: RE: OBIT: R I P Tony Rose
From: Ralphie

I can only echo all of the above....
....Words fail me
Much Love, and, respect to his family, and friends
Ralph Jordan


08 Jun 02 - 06:28 PM (#726191)
Subject: RE: OBIT: R I P Tony Rose
From: GUEST,pat cooksey. Germany.

I remember Tony from my early days in the English folk clubs, a fine singer and musician, sad to hear of his passing.

With respect, Pat Cooksey.


09 Jun 02 - 07:32 AM (#726464)
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From: breezy

Thank you for those early memories in Leeds.1965.


10 Jun 02 - 05:27 AM (#726926)
Subject: RE: OBIT: R I P Tony Rose
From: GUEST,vectis at work

This is devastating news. He came to Seaford and Elsie's only a short while ago and was, as ever, superb.
He will be much missed by many outside of the West Country.


11 Jun 02 - 12:00 PM (#727598)
Subject: RE: OBIT: R I P Tony Rose
From: GUEST,Rob Ixer and Rosie Hardman

For me Tony singing Sheath and Knife was the definitive revival folk performance.

Rosie and I have many fond rememberances of Tony back in the early to late 70s and 80s. He was another of the Leader greats- one of a very select group who one way or another have been silenced.


11 Jun 02 - 12:52 PM (#727646)
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From: Harry Basnett

I know this isn't the time or the place but Tony's sad loss makes that whole affair even more sickening!


11 Jun 02 - 02:33 PM (#727743)
Subject: RE: OBIT: R I P Tony Rose
From: Ralphie

Friends
I think that Fiona Talkington will be playing some of Tony's Music on Late Junction (BBC R3 2215 tonight 11th June)
And Harry. I couldn't agree more
Much Love Ralph


11 Jun 02 - 02:36 PM (#727745)
Subject: RE: OBIT: R I P Tony Rose
From: GUEST,Nerd

Oof! Just logged on again after a few weeks away from the 'Cat. So sorry to hear about Tony Rose. What a fine performer and good man! Condolences to all who cared for him!


11 Jun 02 - 05:33 PM (#727873)
Subject: RE: OBIT: R I P Tony Rose
From: Herga Kitty

Ralphie

Thanks - the RT just says Nic Jones and New Victory from the 1970s... it's Nic as I type this (Billy don't weep for me).

I first heard Tony Rose at my first Sidmouth, when I was still at school, and I'm very sad.

Kit

PS But now Fiona is playing New Victory, from One More Dance and Then - Bonny Kate, which is very uplifting


11 Jun 02 - 07:15 PM (#727952)
Subject: RE: OBIT: R I P Tony Rose
From: Ralphie

Kit...
Fiona finished the show with Hares on the old plantation
Bandoggs......
Quite a bit of folky stuff for a classical network!!
Will PM you in a mo
Love R xx


12 Jun 02 - 08:22 AM (#728220)
Subject: RE: OBIT: R I P Tony Rose
From: GUEST,T-boy

Very sad. He was one of the very first guests I heard in a folk club (about 1966). Memories ...


12 Jun 02 - 02:00 PM (#728490)
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From: songsearch

We have lost a treasured friend. Our thoughts go out to Helen and the childen. Elsie`s Band


12 Jun 02 - 02:01 PM (#728494)
Subject: RE: OBIT: R I P Tony Rose
From: songsearch

We have lost a treasured friend. Our thoughts go out to Helen and the childen. Elsie`s Band


12 Jun 02 - 04:34 PM (#728635)
Subject: RE: OBIT: R I P Tony Rose
From: bazza

I first heard Tony in the 60s at the fighting cocks in kingston ,he was a fine singer ,he will be sadly missed


12 Jun 02 - 04:43 PM (#728641)
Subject: RE: OBIT: R I P Tony Rose
From: GUEST,Simon Cooper

I too remember Tony from University. The first song I heard him sing was Diesel and Shale - I can still hear it now - what a voice. And he just got better and better with lovely accompaniments on guitar and concertina. Thanks for the memory Tony.


23 Jul 02 - 06:13 PM (#753337)
Subject: RE: OBIT: R I P Tony Rose
From: GUEST,Dave Wood

Fond memories of Tony when he and I were together at the Sidmouth Festivals in I think 1970 and 71 and also at the Whitby Festival I ran at that time. He will always be remembered as a great performer and a great guy.