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Gordon
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30 Jun 2005 at 13:28 |
Very bad news.
I hear that the great piper and wonderful character John D Burgess has died. He was truly one of the great figures of |Scottish music.
My sympathies go to Sheila and his family.
Dagger Gordon. |
Elizabeth.
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Posted:
30 Jun 2005 at 13:41 |
| A wonderful musician. I only saw him perform in concert once, about 20 years ago. He already had almost legendary status then and was so impressive! You can read more about this great man: http://www.footstompin.com/artists/john_d_burgess |
JAJ
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30 Jun 2005 at 13:45 |
Sad news. We played the tune "John D Burgess" which was composed in his honour by George Coburn at a session just a couple of days ago. The first time for ages.
Condolences to his family from me also.
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Baggie
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Posted:
30 Jun 2005 at 14:21 |
I doubt anyone who has met him will forget him. Not only was he one of the greatest players, he was an inspiring tutor and an unbelieveable character!
He will be sorely missed. |
Scott-
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30 Jun 2005 at 15:59 |
There can't be anyone that knew John D. who didn't have a story to tell.
I'll never forget his majestic style! |
Elizabeth.
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Posted:
01 Jul 2005 at 08:53 |
More information about this sad event in The Piper and Drummer Online:
http://www.piperanddrummer.com/news/default.asp?articleID=5080 |
Oilrig
Posts: 1807
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Posted:
01 Jul 2005 at 11:53 |
| That is very sad news - I had heard about the car crash, and how ill he was, but hoped he'd make it through. Sincere condolences to his family. |
Auldtimer
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Posted:
01 Jul 2005 at 15:42 |
| Deeply saddened to hear of this. What a loss - but what a legacy he has left us. |
Scott-
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Posted:
01 Jul 2005 at 21:29 |
Link to obituary in the Telegraph.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml?xml=/news/2005/07/01/db0101.xml&sSheet=/portal/2005/07/01/ixportal.html |
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