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Bert Jansch

Postby scottj1 » Wed Oct 05, 2011 12:04 pm

Just read on the BBC news that the great Bert Jansch has passed away,another great loss.

RIP Bert

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Re: Bert Jansch

Postby Mlower » Wed Oct 05, 2011 12:23 pm

What a shame. I knew he'd been ill for some time, but didn't realise how serious it was . RIP......
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Re: Bert Jansch

Postby Trevor Raggatt » Wed Oct 05, 2011 12:24 pm

Oh, such sad, sad news. What a truly great loss. Thoughts and prayers go out to all his family and friends, and particularly to the two of you, Gordon and Hilary as I know that you will feel his passing very personally.

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Re: Bert Jansch

Postby GORDON » Wed Oct 05, 2011 2:11 pm

The only words I can say at this time are on the HOME PAGE and the NEWS PAGE. http://giltrap.co.uk/?l=2aj

Tears have already been shared with friends this day.

Life without Bert Jansch in this world will never quite be the same again. His dear wife Loren must now bear the burden of her grief and the burden of her rapidly failing health.

This is a personal tragedy for us in the Giltrap home today.

Our love and thoughts go out to Bert's friends and loved ones.

He leaves behind a wife and two sons, Kieran and Adam.

Our love to you all.

Gordon and Hilary.x

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Re: Bert Jansch

Postby Colin Welfare » Wed Oct 05, 2011 2:38 pm

I send my sympathy to all Bert’s family and close friends.

I am one of those who could only marvel at his artistry and will always think of him whenever I pick up my guitar, as I have done since his first album.

RIP
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Re: Bert Jansch

Postby Russ Gannicott » Wed Oct 05, 2011 5:31 pm

We are all so saddened by this news. Our deepest condolences to Bert's family and friends. RIP a true genious.
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Re: Bert Jansch

Postby kevin » Wed Oct 05, 2011 6:02 pm

Another massive influence gone. very upsetting. Saw him play in Manchester a few years ago always hoped to see him again. Not to be.

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Re: Bert Jansch

Postby Roger » Wed Oct 05, 2011 10:24 pm

Tragic news. Our condolences to everyone connected with Bert, particularly his family and close friends.

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Re: Bert Jansch

Postby Bob Wilson » Thu Oct 06, 2011 9:43 am

Very, very sad news. Such a great loss.
His influence will continue to inspire guitarists the world over. We shall miss his modest genius.
Our thoughts go to his family and friends and to the both of you on the loss of such a good friend.
RIP Bert.
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Re: Bert Jansch

Postby GORDON » Fri Oct 07, 2011 11:32 am

I shall probably be devoting the whole of next months NEWS page with my memories of dear Bert, going back to 1966 when I first saw him play at Les Cousins. It was probably one of the finest performances I witnessed from the man.

We are all still reeling from his passing and desperately worrying about Loren.

Be Well friends.

G.

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Re: Bert Jansch

Postby Mike Stranks » Wed Oct 12, 2011 9:59 am

At the end of last night's "Later... with Jools Holland" he said that the Friday extended edition would be featuring a tribute to Bert Jansch.

BBC2 and BBC HD - 2350 Friday evening. Probably also on iPlayer.

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Re: Bert Jansch

Postby GORDON » Wed Oct 12, 2011 1:33 pm

Thanks Mike.

We are all still in mourning.

Be Well.

G.

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Re: Bert Jansch

Postby Roger » Fri Oct 14, 2011 4:34 pm

Hopefully Geoff Peters and Gary Burnett will be playing some of Bert's music on their Sunday evening show, which is broadcast between 8 and 10pm on Express FM (www.expressfm.com). Em has asked for "Anji" and "The Wheel", but it will depend on what the guys have on vinyl.

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Re: Bert Jansch

Postby Sue » Fri Oct 14, 2011 4:56 pm

The News page set up in memory of Bert has now been updated. I'm sure you will find it both interesting and moving to read about the influence he had on Gordon and their shared history.

http://giltrap.co.uk/?l=2aj

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Re: Bert Jansch

Postby Roger » Sun Oct 16, 2011 10:43 pm

Geoff and Gary played "Anji" and "Once I had a Sweetheart" by Pentangle, which they think was the first stereo 45 released in the UK.


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