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Title: Rob Braviner 1959 - 2009 Post by: Angela on January 18, 2009, 02:43:17 PM Very sad news...
http://www.fairportconvention.com/general_news.php#news1 Condolences to his friends and family. Title: Re: Rob Braviner 1959 - 2009 Post by: Delfini (Diane) on January 18, 2009, 02:52:11 PM Sad indeed :(
Thoughts are with his friends and family Title: Re: Rob Braviner 1959 - 2009 Post by: Sandra on January 18, 2009, 03:00:02 PM Sad news indeed.
He will be missed. Condolences to his family and friends. Title: Re: Rob Braviner 1959 - 2009 Post by: gower flower (Shirl) on January 18, 2009, 03:16:09 PM Oh my goodness, such shocking news. :( Thoughts with his family of course.
Title: Re: Rob Braviner 1959 - 2009 Post by: Paul on January 18, 2009, 03:17:51 PM That's really sad, and at no age.
Condolences and prayers to his family and friends. Paul Title: Re: Rob Braviner 1959 - 2009 Post by: Ancient Muse (Andy) on January 18, 2009, 03:31:40 PM Oh, that is sad news, condolences to his family and friends. 49 is so YOUNG!
Title: Re: Rob Braviner 1959 - 2009 Post by: Miguel Cajon (Mick) on January 18, 2009, 03:40:16 PM Very sad.
Title: Re: Rob Braviner 1959 - 2009 Post by: Peter Knight on January 18, 2009, 03:43:30 PM Sad news indeed.
I would like to add my sentiments to those expressed to his family, and to the respective members of Fairport of course, who also share this loss. Title: Re: Rob Braviner 1959 - 2009 Post by: tullist/raymond on January 18, 2009, 04:08:49 PM So sorry to hear this. God bless you man.
Title: Re: Rob Braviner 1959 - 2009 Post by: Bridgwit (Bridget) on January 18, 2009, 04:11:25 PM That's very sad news. We saw Rob at Cropredy in 2007, striding through the field looking totally in control of the situation.
49 is no age to go. My condolences to his family and friends. Title: Re: Rob Braviner 1959 - 2009 Post by: Anji on January 18, 2009, 04:13:48 PM Oh, sad and wretched news indeed
my thoughts are with those touched by this loss Title: Re: Rob Braviner 1959 - 2009 Post by: Goaty on January 18, 2009, 04:15:15 PM Very sorry to hear this, RIP Rob.
Title: Re: Rob Braviner 1959 - 2009 Post by: Jim on January 18, 2009, 04:34:37 PM What a choker, RIP Rob and commiserations to his family and all his friends
Title: Re: Rob Braviner 1959 - 2009 Post by: davidmjs on January 18, 2009, 04:50:36 PM How desperately sad. I had cause to have a few dealings with Rob about 6 years ago and he was absoluletly delightful and ever so friendly whilst being 100 per cent professional and efficient, even when I was making far more work for him than was absolutely necessary! A great loss indeed....and surely one of the key reasons for Fairport's longevity and continued success.
Title: Re: Rob Braviner 1959 - 2009 Post by: AdrianW on January 18, 2009, 04:54:15 PM A sad loss indeed.
Title: Re: Rob Braviner 1959 - 2009 Post by: Barry on January 18, 2009, 05:19:54 PM Terrible and shocking news.
RIP Rob. Condolences to family and friends. Title: Re: Rob Braviner 1959 - 2009 Post by: Andy on January 18, 2009, 05:43:38 PM This is very sad. Too many good people are dying too young. :(
Wendy and I would like to send our condolences to his family and friends. Title: Re: Rob Braviner 1959 - 2009 Post by: Amethyst (Jenny) on January 18, 2009, 06:08:24 PM Condolences from me too.. such sad news :(
Title: Re: Rob Braviner 1959 - 2009 Post by: Woodpecker on January 18, 2009, 07:55:39 PM Very sad,
Condolences to his family, in time I hope it will help to reflect on how much pleasure he helped to bring to so many people. If each of us could bring 1/100th as much pleasure the world would be a wonderful place. (just a 'fan') Title: Re: Rob Braviner 1959 - 2009 Post by: Nick the Stick on January 18, 2009, 08:38:09 PM Ditto to everything that has been said.
My condolences to his family and friends. Title: Re: Rob Braviner 1959 - 2009 Post by: KascadeDan on January 18, 2009, 08:44:18 PM There are too many great poeople going. And at 49? This is very sad. I never got to meet him, but I know he was a great man. RIP Rob
Title: Re: Rob Braviner 1959 - 2009 Post by: Pam on January 18, 2009, 08:46:27 PM I'm very sorry to hear the news, and I send my thoughts and prayers to his family and friends. I know he was a big part of Fairport.
Title: Re: Rob Braviner 1959 - 2009 Post by: Edthefolkie on January 18, 2009, 09:15:48 PM This is very bad news, one can only echo what others have said.
I was standing near to Rob when Fairport were onstage at an outdoor gig some years ago. The sound kept going totally but he was totally unfazed - he just uttered a silent curse, ambled down to the stage, up the steps, whacked the offending cable, and ambled back again. He must have done this four or five times. I thought at the time "Wish I was like that!" RIP Rob, you were a canny lad. Title: Re: Rob Braviner 1959 - 2009 Post by: Addie on January 18, 2009, 09:20:13 PM RIP
Title: Re: Rob Braviner 1959 - 2009 Post by: Nuthouse on January 18, 2009, 11:52:23 PM Sad news indeed. Like many I didn't know Rob but when SoN and I were lucky enough to be guests backstage at the Birmingham end-of-tour gig a few years ago Rob was warm and welcoming when SoN and I were just doing our best not to get in the way.
Sincere condolences to Rob's family from SoN and myself. Title: Re: Rob Braviner 1959 - 2009 Post by: mikec on January 19, 2009, 12:17:23 AM Bugger >:(
Title: Re: Rob Braviner 1959 - 2009 Post by: Sam on January 19, 2009, 02:20:42 AM condolences :(
Title: Re: Rob Braviner 1959 - 2009 Post by: David W on January 19, 2009, 09:19:05 AM He'll be joining Jonah on the Ledge.
Thanks for everything Rob. David W Title: Re: Rob Braviner 1959 - 2009 Post by: Malcolm on January 19, 2009, 09:22:51 AM Maybe another brass plaque on an oak tree in The Field?
Title: Re: Rob Braviner 1959 - 2009 Post by: PaulT on January 19, 2009, 09:58:59 AM This is so sad - another good guy gone. I only spoke to Rob once or twice & he came across as a really decent bloke. RIP Rob, and my thought are with your family & friends.
Title: Re: Rob Braviner 1959 - 2009 Post by: johanna/ulla on January 19, 2009, 10:03:33 AM It is so sad.
He was a good friend. Title: Re: Rob Braviner 1959 - 2009 Post by: Big Dave on January 19, 2009, 10:08:03 AM This is a complete shock. I was astounded to read the news this morning. God bless you Rob, condolences to the Braviner family and to the extended Fairport clan.
Malcolm, I think you raised a brilliant idea in placing a nother plaque on the tree. Title: Re: Rob Braviner 1959 - 2009 Post by: Bernie on January 19, 2009, 10:51:00 AM Our sincere condolences go out to his family. That 'Meet on the Ledge' is getting so much harder to sing these days but we will be thinking of you 'Brav' the next time we sing it, and more so in that field in Oxfordshire on a Saturday night in August just before midnight .....
Bernie and Georgina (Southport) Title: Re: Rob Braviner 1959 - 2009 Post by: Sian on January 19, 2009, 12:15:04 PM This is such sad sad news
I send my condolences to the family I'm listening to Portmerion and it's made me feel very very sad. Title: Re: Rob Braviner 1959 - 2009 Post by: Keith on January 19, 2009, 12:44:11 PM Very shocked; I didn't know how ill he was. The only time I spoke to him was at the sound desk of a gig in Southend - he was so easy to talk to, and seemed genuinely interested in what I had to say (even though it wasn't very interesting).
My thoughts are with his family. Title: Re: Rob Braviner 1959 - 2009 Post by: Tasha on January 19, 2009, 01:36:16 PM RIP Rob
I am now listening to Canny Capers in his memory. Title: Re: Rob Braviner 1959 - 2009 Post by: CoolBJ on January 19, 2009, 02:35:19 PM How very sad. I was completely unaware he was ill.
Condolences to his family and all the fairporters :'( Title: Re: Rob Braviner 1959 - 2009 Post by: Bob Barrows on January 19, 2009, 02:50:26 PM Very sad. My condolences to his friends and family.
Title: Re: Rob Braviner 1959 - 2009 Post by: Mix (Mic) on January 19, 2009, 03:55:53 PM I'm still in shock, but here's another vote for another brass plaque on a tree in The Field.
My condolences to his family and the family Fairport :'( Title: Re: Rob Braviner 1959 - 2009 Post by: hendo (Dave) on January 19, 2009, 04:05:03 PM The plaque idea is spot on. Title: Re: Rob Braviner 1959 - 2009 Post by: koho (Koen) on January 19, 2009, 05:25:30 PM Wow, that's a shocker. We dealt with Rob twice at the two Fairport gigs we organized and he was most professional/kind in person and was obviously held in high regard by the band. Did wonder why there was no mention of him anymore in recent band activity, never quite got around to asking why (or since when) that was.
That ledge is getting crowded. RIP, and our condolances to family/friends/Fairport ... Koen & Renate Title: Re: Rob Braviner 1959 - 2009 Post by: Paolo on January 19, 2009, 06:52:28 PM I sadly join my voice to condolonces for Rob. I met him once: he was a friendly professionist - and he loved peopled he was working with.
Paolo Title: Re: Rob Braviner 1959 - 2009 Post by: Poor Will (Bill) on January 19, 2009, 06:54:50 PM A very sad loss.
Rob was so much more than the sound man. Title: Re: Rob Braviner 1959 - 2009 Post by: Neil Morrell on January 19, 2009, 10:48:44 PM I had no idea he was ill either. Such sad news.
Title: Re: Rob Braviner 1959 - 2009 Post by: clive on January 19, 2009, 11:09:41 PM How very sad and far too early. I don't know if I ever spoke to him but I certainly enjoyed his work. Condolences.
Title: Re: Rob Braviner 1959 - 2009 Post by: MikeB (Mike) on January 20, 2009, 04:18:50 AM Condolences to Rob's family and the wider Fairport family.
RIP. Title: Re: Rob Braviner 1959 - 2009 Post by: Joss on January 20, 2009, 09:27:09 AM As some others have said, I had no idea he had been ill and wondered where he was at Cropredy last year. He contributed so much to the Fairport story over so many years and on the couple of occasions I met him at the office and chatted with him, he came across as such as nice man. So sad for his family and friends, especially at such a young age.
My sincere condolences. Title: Re: Rob Braviner 1959 - 2009 Post by: KerenNorb on January 20, 2009, 01:21:31 PM How sad. My condolences to family and friends. and another vote for the plaque Title: Re: Rob Braviner 1959 - 2009 Post by: Will S on January 21, 2009, 03:19:58 PM Sad news. My condolences to his family and friends as well.
Title: Re: Rob Braviner 1959 - 2009 Post by: Andrea L on January 21, 2009, 05:07:39 PM This is really sad news. I was shocked when I heard about it. :'(
Title: Re: Rob Braviner 1959 - 2009 Post by: Pat Helms on January 21, 2009, 06:45:03 PM My thoughts and prayers to family, friends and Fairporters.
Like all who fall from our lives - irreplaceable. A life too short indeed, but one lived well by touching so many. Rock on, Rob, rock on!!! Title: Re: Rob Braviner 1959 - 2009 Post by: Harmke on January 22, 2009, 03:22:43 PM For a while we shared chats and more serious conversations, many a joke, frustrations and some business.
Never again. Never is so long. Solong Rob. Title: Re: Rob Braviner 1959 - 2009 Post by: Dave Russell on January 22, 2009, 07:08:18 PM RIP Rob
Title: Re: Rob Braviner 1959 - 2009 Post by: tony the roundhead on January 22, 2009, 09:35:02 PM There is an orbituary in today's Banbury Guardian. Short version here: http://www.banburyguardian.co.uk/news/Tributes-to-Fairports-sixth-member.4892997.jp
Title: Re: Rob Braviner 1959 - 2009 Post by: paquet on January 24, 2009, 02:41:58 AM Met him too at Cropredy 2007.
A great loss. He will be missed! :( Title: Re: Rob Braviner 1959 - 2009 Post by: WestWind on February 01, 2009, 10:21:25 PM I wonder if Rob being sidelined by illness had a lot to do with FC not visiting the USA last year. His management skills undoubtedly were a big help in dealing with the challenges of touring the USA, such as the greater travel distances between gigs, and getting good sound in the venues while keeping costs under control.
To say he will be missed is a large understatement. Cheers /// Tom M.*** Title: Re: Rob Braviner 1959 - 2009 Post by: Hedgehog on February 02, 2009, 10:44:46 AM I only found out about Rob's passing whilst reading the tour programme at Yeovil last night. The lads didn't mention it during the gig, perhaps it's still too keenly felt.
See you on the ledge, Rob; you'll always be the '6th Fairport'. XXX Title: Re: Rob Braviner 1959 - 2009 Post by: Angela on June 02, 2009, 09:56:48 PM a final goodbye to Rob Braviner
http://www.fairportconvention.com/general_news.php#news1 Title: Re: Rob Braviner 1959 - 2009 Post by: Nick Reg on June 02, 2009, 10:04:21 PM How lovely. If only we could have been there , probably crying our eyes out, probably best to keep it relatively quiet. RIP
Title: Re: Rob Braviner 1959 - 2009 Post by: Amethyst (Jenny) on June 02, 2009, 10:08:34 PM What a way to end the acoustic tour.. glad the sun shone on Brav's field 8)
Title: Re: Rob Braviner 1959 - 2009 Post by: Big Dave on June 02, 2009, 10:22:41 PM This years Saturday eveing toast is to include Ces and Brav please folks. [;-)
Title: Re: Rob Braviner 1959 - 2009 Post by: Delfini (Diane) on June 02, 2009, 10:39:45 PM I'll raise a glass tonight for Brav
Title: Re: Rob Braviner 1959 - 2009 Post by: frogcrutches on June 03, 2009, 12:26:54 AM This years Saturday eveing toast is to include Ces and Brav please folks. [;-) That's very spooky BD, I was just going to start a thread about the toast. Going to do it now. Title: Re: Rob Braviner 1959 - 2009 Post by: Bridgwit (Bridget) on June 03, 2009, 10:39:22 AM What a lovely idea to scatter Brav's ashes in the festival field. It looks like they had an emotional but joyous time. :'(
And the bullocks joined them :) Title: Re: Rob Braviner 1959 - 2009 Post by: davidmjs on June 03, 2009, 10:54:54 AM Just seen the article on the website. How very moving and fitting it all sounds... and how wonderful to be so loved and respected by so many.
Title: Re: Rob Braviner 1959 - 2009 Post by: Andrea Freebury on August 19, 2009, 05:51:36 PM Only read the sad news today and canīt believe it ! We havenīt been to the festival for a few years due to work commitments - but I remember him like it was only yesterday !
He was such a great guy , with a great sense of humour - I still wear a T-Shirt he gave to me. My condolences , if very late but really heartfelt, go to his family and friends - and of course to all Fairporters. It will be hard to fill the gap he left . Meet on the ledge, Rob ! :'( Title: Re: Rob Braviner 1959 - 2009 Post by: Buddy Freebury on August 19, 2009, 06:46:09 PM I was also deeply saddened by this news which Andrea conveyed to me today.
We met Rob for the first time 12 years ago whilst working with a band supporting Fairport in Germany and were always greeted with kindness every time we met since then. He will be missed. Rock on Rob it was great to have known you. Buddy |