alanbakewell
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Be nice to people on the way up, you might just meet them on the way down.
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Post by alanbakewell on Mar 18, 2021 11:42:54 GMT
This morning I've received the devastating news of the death of Eric Thacker.
Eric bought a smile to many over a great number of years. His prowess with a guitar
was legendary. His creativity with video and audio absolutely splendid.
To say that he will be missed in so many ways goes without saying. This sad news
obviously comes as a great shock to everybody and to the multitudes of close friends
who had the great pleasure of counting him as a friend. And especially the people
who got to play music with him.
I know you'll join me in sending deepest condolences to Eric's family. And in particular
his wife Chrissie who is a beautiful lady both inside and out.
R.I.P. old pal. Thanks for so many memories and laughs. And, of course, the music
Alan Bakewell.
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Post by garystrat on Mar 18, 2021 12:01:03 GMT
Very sad news, condolences and thoughts to his family!
RIP Eric
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Post by giuliani on Mar 18, 2021 12:18:24 GMT
So sorry to hear of such sad news.
Condolences to family.
Fernando..
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Post by derekdelboy on Mar 18, 2021 12:27:39 GMT
What a shock .... RIP Eric.... you will be missed by us all.
Derek
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Post by rockinscott on Mar 18, 2021 12:44:16 GMT
Another sad loss this year, RIP Ecca and condolences to his family and loved ones.
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Post by Stu's Dad on Mar 18, 2021 14:37:53 GMT
That's very sad news, he was a highly talented man. R.I.P. Eric, love to your family.
Len
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Post by allclaphands on Mar 18, 2021 15:35:08 GMT
Sad news indeed
R.I.P. Eric.
Condolences to his wife Chrissie and family
Pete
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Post by Charlie Hall on Mar 18, 2021 16:48:13 GMT
RIP Eric.
Charlie
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Post by electron on Mar 18, 2021 16:48:47 GMT
What a sad loss and so sudden to loose such a talented person, you always woke us up at the Hankies with your personality and guitar playing, Ecca you will very much be missed. Condolences to your family and the many friends you have around you, RIP
Keith, Dennis and Jamma.
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Post by sandra on Mar 18, 2021 16:59:15 GMT
Sad news indeed, I was only thinking a few weeks back that I hadn't seen him on any forums for a while. R.I.P. Eric  |
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Post by barryjh on Mar 18, 2021 21:16:48 GMT
RIP Eric.. you will be sadly missed by your many friends on these forums and beyond.
Barry
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Post by tolo on Mar 19, 2021 6:47:29 GMT
Wow. This is awful news. I never met Ecca personally - but we spoke often on email. He was always trying to get me involved with one of his expansive - multi country - collaborations!! How I wish now that I had found the time to do one. He always had fierce energy and a wicked sense of humour - pulling no punches. He was also an excellent guitarist by the way - and his personality shone through in his playing too.
2021 has not been a good year for the Community...
Rest in peace Eric.
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Post by sixchannel on Mar 19, 2021 17:04:51 GMT
I am shocked and heartbroken to have spoken with Bakey w ho told me of my mate Ecca's passing.
NO, heartbroken doesn't cut it.
Ecca was there, a founder member, when I first went to Hankies in 2005, relearning from years past.
He helped me no end, his quirky humour making us all laugh out loud often, his Victor Borg guitar style often outrageous. Of course he could play them all, could play anything , perfectly.
His Spinning Leaf videos were clever and always interesting.
I am saddened beyond belief.
God Rest You, my friend.
Ian
(St Peter - No, Ecca, you cant play The Savage on me 'arp!!)
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alanbakewell
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Post by alanbakewell on Mar 20, 2021 14:31:23 GMT
El Planto, me old pal. I sat and listened intently to that
excellent rendition of "Abide with me". A favourite of any
reasonably minded churchgoing upstanding member of the community.
The mood was right, the tone, ( acoustic guitar, a splendid sound ).
Where on earth was the full on valve distortion two thirds of the
way through. I sat and waited, and I sat and waited.
You do know if he was here now he'd be giving you what for. Fancy
missing an opportunity like that.
I'm willing to bet, wherever he is, he's got a big smile on his face
knowing that he was loved by all who'd ever known him.
God bless, Alan.
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Post by SPIKE on Mar 21, 2021 0:41:12 GMT
Hi Alan, Very shocked and saddened to hear this news of Ecca. Heartfelt condolences to his family from myself, Gary and Paul! He was such a great character and lover of music and loved to be involved internationally in getting the music and the players together. My most famous example of that is his approach to me and Peter Korving to collab. on the classic Ozzie song..."Waltzing Matilda". Here is my tribute to Ecca: youtu.be/91Uq3Gzpi7o |
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Post by sandra on Mar 21, 2021 2:56:03 GMT
He looks like he was being unusually normal in that video Spike, what a character, so sad that he has gone. |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 21, 2021 8:47:47 GMT
Well respected chap who was known to many. I only met him twice, once at a brief visit to Hankies and more recently to sell him a piece of gear. Sad news is happening all too often these days.
Paul.
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Post by bor64 on Mar 22, 2021 11:50:59 GMT
RIP, Eric!
You'r humor in en outside the music was unique and will be surly missed!
Anja&Rob
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Mark Burton
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When I grow up I want to be a musician - but my Mum said "You can't do both!"
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Post by Mark Burton on Mar 23, 2021 15:50:50 GMT
What sad news .... Ecca had a very unique playing style and a terrific sense of humour ... having met him several times he’s someone I regarded as one of me muso mates .... gutted, a great loss ......
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gege
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Post by gege on Mar 26, 2021 11:02:54 GMT
RIP,Ecca
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Post by eltrasero on Mar 30, 2021 23:07:32 GMT
Terribly sad news.
RIP Ecca
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