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Sue Vickers-Thompson
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Post subject: Chris Dagley  Posted: Thu Jul 29, 2010 9:25 am |
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If you have come in via the home page, you will have seen the shocking news of Chris Dagley's death in an accident yesterday. Many of us will have heard him at so many of Clare's gigs or at Ronnie's in the late evening and will miss his grin and antics as well as his superb drumming. Please add your memories below sothat we can forward them to his family.
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Post subject: Re: Chris Dagley Posted: Thu Jul 29, 2010 1:11 pm |
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Without doubt shocking news, the loss of such a talented, young musician is tragic. We will have long outstanding memories of his unique and exciting style his enjoyment of which was obvious in his cheeky face. We had the pleasure of seeing and listening to Chris's playing probably a hundred times and he always put everything into his performances. We also had the privilege of talking with him on many occasions and he was always a delight with such enthusiasm for music. We will sadly miss him.
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Post subject: Re: Chris Dagley Posted: Thu Jul 29, 2010 7:32 pm |
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Yes - similar sentiments to SVT and V&B. Chris was such a great character to have on stage with a such passion and enthusiasm for music. A great loss to Jazz - we're struggling to imagine going to Ronnie's without him at the back. Still we are both genuinely stunned and shocked at the news.
Our thoughts are with his young family at this time.
Fi & H
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Post subject: Re: Chris Dagley Posted: Fri Jul 30, 2010 10:52 am |
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My major memory of Chris will be the look of concentration and enjoyment on his face as, eyes closed, he took a solo. His sense of humour, skill and general all round nice guy-ness will be truly missed.
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Post subject: Re: Chris Dagley Posted: Sun Aug 01, 2010 10:05 am |
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Post subject: Re: Chris Dagley Posted: Mon Aug 02, 2010 10:01 am |
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Having been away for a few days, we've only just caught up with this awful news. Like all of us who have been to Clare's concerts for a while now, Chris will always be very well remembered. His concentration in playing made him great to watch & his solos outstanding. Such a short life but packed with more talent than most of us could dream of. His family must be devastated, our heartfelt best wishes go to them. B&L
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Post subject: Re: Chris Dagley Posted: Mon Aug 02, 2010 2:40 pm |
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I have just logged into the home page - sorry it's been a while. I was absolutely stunned to read the news about Chris - I just cannot take it in. We saw Chris many times with Clare and the band and he was always the consummate professional in his playing - but he truly looked as if he was enjoying every single minute and there always seemed to be a cheeky smirk on his face. He has a young family and we can't even imagine their devastation at this time. Thanks Chris for being such a star, you will be missed by so many people. Sincere and heartfelt condolences to your family and friends everywhere.
Gillian and Roger x
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Post subject: Re: Chris Dagley Posted: Wed Aug 04, 2010 9:03 am |
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This has just come through via the facebook memorial page - you might want to raise a glass: Chris' cremation will take place on Thursday 12th August at theBreakspear Crematorium, Breakspear Road, Ruislip, HA4 7SJ, London at 12.15pm.Afterwards at the Barn Hotel, West End Road, Ruislip, HA4 6JBA map and directions can be found at the crematorium’s website: http://www.breakspear.kimeera.com/There have been long obituaries in both the Times and the Guardian yesterday, the former talking about his time with Clare.
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Post subject: Re: Chris Dagley Posted: Wed Aug 04, 2010 12:48 pm |
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Heather and I are both shocked and saddened by the news of Chris' death. Our deepest sympathies go to his partner, children, family and friends.
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Post subject: Re: Chris Dagley Posted: Thu Aug 05, 2010 11:22 pm |
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I only know this, that when such a tragedy impacts on us our humanity is unwelcome and overwhelming. In amongst the feeling of being in a sluggishly frentic parellell universe unexpected moments of strength will emerge and when nothing makes sense you find a child will look at you and ask whats for tea, and it's never going to be the same on one level and yet so alarmingly similar on another. Music will discreetly stay by being your solace and strengh at the most unexpected moments. In time to come when some weeks and months have passed, music will share a secret memory and you may smile some and know they are with you always.
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Post subject: Re: Chris Dagley Posted: Sat Aug 21, 2010 9:25 am |
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Yes,I agree with you!We will have long outstanding memories of his unique and exciting style his enjoyment of which was obvious in his cheeky face.
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Post subject: Re: Chris Dagley Posted: Sat Aug 21, 2010 9:55 am |
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Clare did a tribute to Chris on her Monday BBS show, which can still be heard via iplayer.
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Post subject: Re: Chris Dagley Posted: Mon Aug 23, 2010 11:27 am |
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Hi Peeps @Boppyfi and were watching First Loves on Sky Arts over the weekend and lovely Chris appeared at Ronnie's backing Meera Syal, who doesn't do a bad job herself. It was strangely gratifying but eerie to see him there doing what he does best. There is a clip: http://www.skyarts.co.uk/video/first-love-meera-syal/also I expect Sky Arts will rerun it soon Twicey
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