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« on: June 03, 2016, 12:49:30 PM »

https://www.theguardian.com/music/2016/jun/03/dave-swarbrick-dies-at-75-fiddler-fairport-convention?CMP=twt_a-music_b-gdnmusic
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« Reply #1 on: June 03, 2016, 12:50:06 PM »

News coming through (again!) that Swarb has died:

https://www.theguardian.com/music/2016/jun/03/dave-swarbrick-dies-at-75-fiddler-fairport-convention

RIP, and thanks for the music...

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« Reply #2 on: June 03, 2016, 12:53:06 PM »

Farewell, farewell.  Sad
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« Reply #3 on: June 03, 2016, 12:59:02 PM »

Oh God, no!
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« Reply #4 on: June 03, 2016, 01:01:49 PM »

Oh Christ, no.
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« Reply #5 on: June 03, 2016, 01:04:18 PM »

As far as I'm concerned, and I know I'm far from alone, this is the saddest one of all this year, and for a very long time.

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« Reply #6 on: June 03, 2016, 01:04:41 PM »

I was so sure he was out of trouble again, at least for a little while.  Goodbye, Swarb, and thanks ever so much for the music, the laughter, the passion, the stories, and for cheating death already more than once.

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« Reply #7 on: June 03, 2016, 01:11:04 PM »

Oh... so sad...
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« Reply #8 on: June 03, 2016, 01:12:06 PM »

RIP swarb
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« Reply #9 on: June 03, 2016, 01:18:19 PM »

Commiserations to all his family and friends. There will be a huge number of people saddened by this news.

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« Reply #10 on: June 03, 2016, 01:19:25 PM »

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RIP Swarb, and thank you for some of my favourite music.

Love and condolences to all his family.
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« Reply #11 on: June 03, 2016, 01:20:24 PM »

 Cry The end of an era. The version of Fairport that I love can never now convene again.

Condolences to Swarb's family and friends and everyone who loved the man, his music and the laughter.
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« Reply #12 on: June 03, 2016, 01:23:23 PM »

Very sad news. I was lucky enough to see him a couple of times in recent years and his music was a joy.
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« Reply #13 on: June 03, 2016, 01:25:34 PM »

I guess the flowers will be plentiful around jonahs oak.
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« Reply #14 on: June 03, 2016, 01:29:24 PM »

Incredibly sad news, have just played "To Althea From Prison" in his honour, one of his finest recordings...RIP Swarb...
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« Reply #15 on: June 03, 2016, 01:32:09 PM »

RIP, Swarb, and thank you.
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« Reply #16 on: June 03, 2016, 01:33:33 PM »

Sad news. RIP Swarb. Thank you for the music.  Cry
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« Reply #17 on: June 03, 2016, 01:33:51 PM »

Words fail me.
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« Reply #18 on: June 03, 2016, 01:37:20 PM »

Thanks Swarb for the music & stories. RIP, enjoy playing up there!
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« Reply #19 on: June 03, 2016, 01:46:49 PM »

I just heard the bews via facebook. I am devastated! . He was very special to ne right from when I fell in love with his cheeky grin when I  was 10 years old. Shine on you crazy Diamond! Your legacy will live on for many years to come !
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