A sad, but inevitable announcement.

Martin appeared at Beardy a couple of years ago, solo. Unfortunately he was already at the point of forgetting lyrics or even the song he had just been playing, losing his way a few times and just coming to a halt, looking puzzled. He was treated well by the crowd who obviously loved and supported him and showed that very much.

At the time I sent a message to Eliza ( never acknowledged ) saying that he shouldn't be getting on stage solo any more and urging her to ensure that if he toured again, it was with her or a trusted musician accompanying him.

Dementia is awful. Sadly our family has experienced this with several becoming severely affected.

We send our love and best wishes to Martin, Eliza, their family and friends.

Lord Simon of Nicol in conversation with Messrs Ellen and Hepworth.
https://youtu.be/w7R0yDLLsxY?si=9Pbw3PxtOGOpGrLX

End of an era.

Jules

yes I saw it on instagram, apparently he was diagnosed a month ago. Very sad....

Sad news

Yes,that's it,Colin, thank you.

I think it's about the statement Eliza has posted about her dad having to cancel his farewell tour as very sadly he's been diagnosed with late-onset Alzheimers. It seems that Martin's health has rapidly declined in the last few weeks.

https://www.facebook.com/elizacarthy

Private group. What does it say?

Jules

I have just seen this on Facebook...

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10239373342302124&set=gm.26008539932072686&idorvanity=203862739633759

I just got an email from the Royal Mail notifying me that a shipment has gone out from Glasgow.

I assume in a few weeks the Dick Gaughan box set will arrive on my door step. (International shipments take flipping forever these days.)