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« Reply #20 on: June 16, 2015, 09:16:43 PM »


Sad news. Hadn't realised he was the drummer with Cocker at Woodstock!


Now there's a legendary event, and a performance that has gone down in history!

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« Reply #21 on: June 17, 2015, 08:21:30 AM »

More from Swarb on FB this morning:

Bruce Rowland updates. Bruce had a good day and the wonderful hospice continued to treat him with kindness and respect. He is amazed at all your kindness and thoughts. Not being on facebook it's all a surprise to him. Please keep your thoughts coming and if you have memories of Bruce please share them with us all.
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« Reply #22 on: June 17, 2015, 08:34:54 AM »

With all the somewhat negative feelings about Swarb in recent Fairport threads, it's worth mentioning one of the truly positive things about him - what a truly great friend he can be.  His loyalty and love for Bruce really shines through.  Good man.

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« Reply #23 on: June 18, 2015, 09:51:40 AM »


With all the somewhat negative feelings about Swarb in recent Fairport threads, it's worth mentioning one of the truly positive things about him - what a truly great friend he can be.  His loyalty and love for Bruce really shines through.  Good man.

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« Reply #24 on: June 18, 2015, 09:54:27 AM »

I was very surprised to receive a lovely email from Barbara Rowland (not sure if this is wife/daughter?) thanking me for my card.  They're definitely getting through Smiley
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« Reply #25 on: June 29, 2015, 10:14:11 AM »

Sadly, today's update from Swarb:

Bruce Rowland update: Bruce is drifting away, he is miraculously still with us but is beginning his journey now
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« Reply #26 on: June 29, 2015, 10:25:23 AM »

So sad.

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« Reply #27 on: June 29, 2015, 12:01:46 PM »

Fare thee well, Bruce.
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« Reply #28 on: June 30, 2015, 05:13:34 PM »

According to Swarb's Facebook, Bruce left us today. Terribly sad news.
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« Reply #29 on: June 30, 2015, 05:32:12 PM »

RIP Bruce. And thanks to Swarb for keeping us informed and passing all those good wishes to Bruce and his family. Royal Seleccion and a Jim Beam in Bruce's honour & memory this evening. Cry
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« Reply #30 on: June 30, 2015, 05:36:00 PM »

Rest in peace, Bruce.  Gone, but not forgotten.

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« Reply #31 on: June 30, 2015, 05:37:38 PM »

Sad news. Will be listening to his playing tonight in his memory.
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« Reply #32 on: June 30, 2015, 05:57:25 PM »

MY Fairport (the 4 piece) are now a man down.  Too sad.  RIP Bruce, and thanks for the great great music.
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« Reply #33 on: June 30, 2015, 06:05:11 PM »

RIP Bruce - Bonny Bunch Of Roses and Tippler's Tales are two of my favourite FC albums - delightful, homespun and deceptively uncomplicated.
Mustn't forget Bruce's contributions to Farewell, Farewell, Gottle O' Geer and half of Rising For The Moon either...
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« Reply #34 on: June 30, 2015, 06:06:58 PM »

I don't know what to say really. I was at a prog gig on Sunday when Chris Squire's passing was announced, and now I'm listening to Tippler's Tales whilst having a tipple and cooking away, have a break to check emails and this.........

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« Reply #35 on: June 30, 2015, 06:16:18 PM »

R I P Bruce. Mattacks was a hard act to follow, but he did so with style & panache.
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« Reply #36 on: June 30, 2015, 06:31:52 PM »


R I P Bruce. Mattacks was a hard act to follow, but he did so with style & panache.  


He did indeed.

Not to mention his outstanding contributions with Joe Cocker and Ronnie Lane's bands.

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« Reply #37 on: June 30, 2015, 06:43:29 PM »



R I P Bruce. Mattacks was a hard act to follow, but he did so with style & panache.  


He did indeed.

Not to mention his outstanding contributions with Joe Cocker and Ronnie Lane's bands.

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And the original recording of Jesus Christ Superstar too. (and if you remember the old thread I began a few years ago, he was the first member of Fairport to have ever appeared on an album-a Pipe and Drum band)
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« Reply #38 on: June 30, 2015, 06:53:48 PM »

Sadly, Swarb reports on his Facebook that Bruce has very recently passed away.   Bruce died peacefully with his wife by his side, according to Steve Ashley on his FB.

RIP Bruce Rowland.
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« Reply #39 on: June 30, 2015, 09:43:28 PM »

Oh so sad. Sad. Listening to the Vertigo albums tonight.
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