Bernard Overton R.I.P. 1930 - 2008

pipersgrip · Post by **pipersgrip** » Sat Jun 21, 2008 9:29 pm

I can't believe it, my prayers go to his family.

Claus von Weiss · Post by **Claus von Weiss** » Sat Jun 21, 2008 9:31 pm

Now this is sad news indeed! He was a great man, who really left his mark in the musical world. Thanks, Bernhard, for all the joy you gave to us! You won't be forgotten. Let your beautiful instruments now sound in the heavenly choire as well!

Claus

Wombat · Post by **Wombat** » Sat Jun 21, 2008 9:50 pm

This is very sad news. The low whistle family has lost it's founding father. It is a measure of the love and respect I have for his instruments that I own nine of them. I never met him personally and that is something I shall always regret. RIP, Bernard.

Slayer · Post by **Slayer** » Sat Jun 21, 2008 11:23 pm

I shall always remember this great man, when playing on Overtons...

RIP

hydromel89 · Post by **hydromel89** » Sun Jun 22, 2008 3:29 am

Such a loss for the music community!
Sincere condoleances to the familly and relatives.

rh · Post by rh » Sun Jun 22, 2008 6:03 am

amar · Post by **amar** » Sun Jun 22, 2008 9:54 am

Terrible news. Terrible loss.

arnie · Post by **arnie** » Sun Jun 22, 2008 10:26 am

Sad news, the father of the Low Whistle has gone. My condolences to the family of Mr.Overton and to all his friends. And Colin and Brigitte, also especially to you. And I hope, Colin, you'll keep on making Overtons in Bernard's spirit. You're the best!
The spirit remains.

ChristianRo · Post by **ChristianRo** » Sun Jun 22, 2008 12:02 pm

I'm deeply saddened. Thank you Mr. Overton.

Post by **Dale** » Sun Jun 22, 2008 12:28 pm

I had a long chat on the phone with Colin Goldie today. Always a pleasure and it had been too long. He pointed out that Bernard had recently been on stage at the Big Whistle Weekend 2008 with Joanie Madden and Phil Brown and that photos were taken. I was able to locate this link:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/peteheywood/2486210346/

Dale

raindog1970 · Post by **raindog1970** » Sun Jun 22, 2008 3:41 pm

I'm sad to learn of Bernard's passing, and my condolences to all his family and friends.

medit8b1 · Post by **medit8b1** » Sun Jun 22, 2008 4:19 pm

http://pipersgrip.50webs.com/index.html (bottom of the page)

Doc Jones · Post by **Doc Jones** » Sun Jun 22, 2008 7:27 pm

Godspeed to you Bernard. You've left the world a better place.

If you can displace a few of the harps with whistles, you'll improve the next world as well.

Doc

andrenm · Post by **andrenm** » Sun Jun 22, 2008 8:09 pm

I've made a video song in memory of Bernard Overton:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yxn_sNjJbRI

emmline · Post by **emmline** » Sun Jun 22, 2008 8:16 pm

andrenm wrote:I've made a video song in memory of Bernard Overton:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yxn_sNjJbRI

It was nice.

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