Fortunately, Bernard's legacy will live on with all the fine Overtons already in existence as well as Colin and Brigitte's impeccable attention to detail and fine customer service. The legend lives on...
Wow, sad news! What an influence he had on the world. I wouldn't be playing whistles today if I hadn't seen a guy playing an Overton in a pub in Ireland ten years ago. It was a life changing moment.
Nothing is so firmly believed as that which is least known--Montaigne
We can easily forgive a child who is afraid of the dark. The real tragedy of life is when men are afraid of the light
--Plato
It was first the Overton Low D that brought me back to the music and in it's way lead me to work with Mike Copeland. I only regret that we only spoke on the phone and never were able to meet in person.
Bernard lives on in every note that's played on an Overton.
Jim
My condolences to his family and friends. Bernard certainly came up with the right idea at the right time, and has given us a wonderful gift. I've played one of Bernard's big whistles since 1984, and will have to play a tune for him on it this evening.
It was hearing and seeing Bernard's whistles being played that first influenced me to want to play low whistle. I have been through a number of Low D whistles always looking for the one that really suited me. But my Overton low F will remain with me. I have taken it all over the world and recorded with it many times. I waited a long time for it but the wait was worth it. It is the best low F I have ever played and nothing else really gives me that same smooth tone and ease of playability. I will treasure it always. Bernard Overton was a legend and his ideas influenced every modern low whistle maker. He will be sorely missed.
