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« Reply #20 on: June 03, 2016, 01:48:08 PM » |
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Rest easy, Swarb. Many, many happy memories.
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« Reply #21 on: June 03, 2016, 01:49:55 PM » |
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Tasha, I just read the news of FB, too, I had to come here, here where I know we all feel the same about this gem of a human being.
Thanks Swarb
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Andy
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« Reply #22 on: June 03, 2016, 01:50:54 PM » |
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A miniature titan has left us.
This sad news caps the year. We're only on June 2nd.
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« Reply #23 on: June 03, 2016, 01:51:01 PM » |
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Beyond sad here, it's like a close family member has died.
He was grumpy, irascible, impish, funny and a genius.
We should be thankful he spent so much of his time with us but it has come and gone in what now seems like a flash, a flash that lasted nearly 60 years and has left us countless recordings that are testament to his greatness, loads of memories that testify to his force of character like when he commandeered the set at Cropredy a few years back.
The world is much poorer place today.
My condolences to Jill and all his family on their loss.
RIP Swarb, we bloody loved you, you old rascal.
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« Reply #25 on: June 03, 2016, 02:00:28 PM » |
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So, so sad. RIP Swarb and condolences to his family.
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« Reply #26 on: June 03, 2016, 02:01:54 PM » |
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I guess we never will get to read his autobiography now - it would have been interesting to hear his take on what happened when...
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« Reply #27 on: June 03, 2016, 02:05:39 PM » |
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RIP Swarb, we bloody loved you, you old rascal.
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« Reply #28 on: June 03, 2016, 02:14:35 PM » |
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Swarb!
A sad day.
A sad day.
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« Reply #29 on: June 03, 2016, 02:20:52 PM » |
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Oh damn. Just heard, and so sad.
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« Reply #30 on: June 03, 2016, 02:30:20 PM » |
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I feel so sad.
Such fond memories.
Rest in Peace
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« Reply #31 on: June 03, 2016, 02:44:59 PM » |
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So sad, RIP Swarb  |
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Andy Tuck
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« Reply #32 on: June 03, 2016, 02:45:44 PM » |
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This has affected me a lot more than I thought, sitting in the office trying to stop the tears. So glad to have seen him live and met him several times, especially when I put him on at the Musician a couple of years ago.
He has left us with a wonderful legacy of music. Will get the CDs out tonight.
I suppose that the 2016 Heaven band decided they needed the best fiddler to join them. RIP Swarb.
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« Reply #33 on: June 03, 2016, 02:50:14 PM » |
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RIP Swarb.
Thankful to have seen you play often and so well. Commiserations and thoughts to Jill and family.
Cheers
Nick
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« Reply #34 on: June 03, 2016, 02:50:31 PM » |
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Just saw this on Fb. I know none of us will last forever but he did seem to be overcoming the odds time and time again. I'm glad I was able to see him, only ever at Cropredy but the strength of his personality shone out.
RIP Swarb. I hope the end was calm and pain-free x
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« Reply #35 on: June 03, 2016, 02:54:10 PM » |
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Very sad news. I think i will have a listen to smiddyburn tonight. RIP and thanks for the music.
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« Reply #36 on: June 03, 2016, 03:03:30 PM » |
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No words. Though I never got to see him perform live, his music-all his music is among my most favorite things ever. A lot of greats passed this year but this one is the biggest loss for me. R.I.P. Swarb, thank you for everything
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« Reply #37 on: June 03, 2016, 03:04:16 PM » |
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RIP Swarb and thanks for all the great music and memories. Look out for Ces - he'll be waiting with a pint ready for you.
Condolences to Jill and all Swarb's family and friends.
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« Reply #38 on: June 03, 2016, 03:17:32 PM » |
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One hopes that various issues between Swarb and other FC members had been resolved and that friendships had been retained.
One more waiting on the ledge.
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« Reply #39 on: June 03, 2016, 03:25:15 PM » |
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All issues are moot now.
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