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Alan Burns

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Vin Garbutt RIP
« on: July 07, 2017, 11:22:45 AM »
Just heard the sad news that Vin Garbutt died last month following complications after heart surgery.  One of the most entertaining folk singers in the world, he dropped out of the media spotlight after writing pro life songs such as "Little innocents" and "Lynda".  His performances would have the audience in tears of laughter during his anecdotal introductions, followed by tears of emotion when he sang with extraordinary passion.  Sorry to have missed his funeral when we were away on holiday, but his four children gave a wonderful eulogy:
http://www.vingarbutt.com/news/over-800-attend-vins-funeral-as-his-children-share-eulogy-for-those-who-were-not-there/
Rest in peace, Vin, and thanks for your wonderful songs.
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Re: Vin Garbutt RIP
« Reply #1 on: July 18, 2017, 09:03:02 PM »
Just seen the DVD "Teesside Troubadour"
This well made documentary on his life made me realise just what a fascinating person Vin was, with an fervent passion for knowledge, life and people.  Such a pity this highly talented artist has been snubbed by the media in his own country.
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Re: Vin Garbutt RIP
« Reply #2 on: July 18, 2017, 10:19:52 PM »
Quote from: Alan Burns on July 07, 2017, 11:22:45 AM
Just heard the sad news that Vin Garbutt died last month following complications after heart surgery.  One of the most entertaining folk singers in the world, he dropped out of the media spotlight after writing pro life songs such as "Little innocents" and "Lynda".  His performances would have the audience in tears of laughter during his anecdotal introductions, followed by tears of emotion when he sang with extraordinary passion.  Sorry to have missed his funeral when we were away on holiday, but his four children gave a wonderful eulogy:
http://www.vingarbutt.com/news/over-800-attend-vins-funeral-as-his-children-share-eulogy-for-those-who-were-not-there/
Rest in peace, Vin, and thanks for your wonderful songs.
Saw him a couple of times - at Cambridge and also (I think) at the Hitchin folk club. One of a number of great 'folk' singer, songwriters.

Sometimes I think it is a shame that such great talents end up playing to tiny audiences - but I guess that is a feature of the genre, and so much better to see someone in touching distance than a tiny figure miles away on a stage, where you are really watching on a screen.

Other favourites of mine from those days (mainly the 90s) included Pete Morton and (also sadly departed) Isaac Guillory.
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