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OBIT - Owen Hand (Feb 2003)

25 Feb 03 - 08:29 AM (#898179)
Subject: OBIT - Owen Hand
From: Ballyholme

The Scotsman is reporting the death of singer, guitarist and songwriter Owen Hand. Among his many accomplishments, Owen wrote the classic "My Donal". You can read Alistair Clark's fine tribute at http://news.scotsman.com/index.cfm?id=230332003


25 Feb 03 - 09:34 AM (#898232)
Subject: RE: OBIT - Owen Hand
From: Dave Bryant

Here's a link to the above site.


25 Feb 03 - 01:13 PM (#898396)
Subject: RE: OBIT - Owen Hand
From: GUEST,Ewan McVicar

I'm truly saddened and forlorn that Owen has died. A gentle man and a gentleman, talented but not believing enough in his fine talent. We are the better for knowing him, and the poorer for his death.


25 Feb 03 - 01:34 PM (#898416)
Subject: RE: OBIT - Owen Hand
From: nutty

One of the last 'real' whalermen. I've had great pleasure singing 'My Donel' over the years so am saddened by this news.


25 Feb 03 - 02:38 PM (#898477)
Subject: RE: OBIT - Owen Hand
From: Eric the Viking

Sad news, I loved his singing. I have a very early vinyl "I once loved a lass" with some fine tunes on it.


25 Feb 03 - 07:12 PM (#898692)
Subject: RE: OBIT - Owen Hand
From: Jim McLean

I would like to add my condolances. He was a good friend,
Jim McLean


12 Jan 22 - 04:14 PM (#4132127)
Subject: RE: OBIT - Owen Hand (Feb 2003)
From: GUEST


12 Jan 22 - 04:20 PM (#4132130)
Subject: RE: OBIT - Owen Hand (Feb 2003)
From: GUEST,Tunesmith

I always loved the idea of Owen Hand. He gets a number of mentions in the Bert Jansch "Dazzling Stranger" biography