Dan Gould Posted February 21 Report Posted February 21 (edited) @John Tapscott posted but Announcements sub-forum seems to not allow responses. Has anyone heard from our friend Bill F? He hasn't posted in some time. I hope he is OK. Edited March 13 by Dan Gould Quote
John Tapscott Posted February 21 Report Posted February 21 Since I wrongly posted this in the Announcements Forum, I will repost my original message here to allow for replies. Has anyone heard from one of the most prolific posters on the Board, our good friend BillF? It's been over a month since he last visited the site, and my PM to him a couple of weeks ago has not been answered. Quote
JSngry Posted February 21 Report Posted February 21 I hope it's just computer problems or such. He's a fun guy! Quote
Kevin Bresnahan Posted February 22 Report Posted February 22 From what Bill has written here in the past, he would appear to be in his 80's at this point, so a long absence is likely not a good thing. Hopefully he's just on vacation. Quote
Brad Posted February 22 Report Posted February 22 I hope he’s ok. I really enjoy his book postings. Quote
sidewinder Posted February 22 Report Posted February 22 (edited) I've been worried by Bill's non-posting for a couple of weeks now, he's such a regular poster. Unfortunately I don't have his phone number - maybe if any board member has it they could give him a call? Edited February 22 by sidewinder Quote
mjazzg Posted February 22 Report Posted February 22 21 minutes ago, sidewinder said: I've been worried by Bill's non-posting for a couple of weeks now, he's such a regular poster. Unfortunately I don't have his phone number - maybe if any board member has it they could give him a call? I was hoping you'd have that or some other contact details as you seemed the most likely. Maybe someone else? Quote
Kevin Bresnahan Posted February 22 Report Posted February 22 On the positive side of things, if his name really is Bill F, that name isn't appearing anywhere on line where we wouldn't want to see his name. Quote
John Tapscott Posted February 22 Report Posted February 22 I know his last name and where he lives in England. I have checked on-line for his someone by that name in that city, and nothing of recent interest shows up. Quote
sidewinder Posted February 22 Report Posted February 22 Yes, I checked as well using Kevin's link and that came up negative. Quote
mjazzg Posted February 22 Report Posted February 22 (edited) 1 hour ago, John Tapscott said: I know his last name and where he lives in England. I have checked on-line for his someone by that name in that city, and nothing of recent interest shows up. You've probably already thought of this but just in case you searched other than using Kevin Bresnahan's link, any official documentation is likely with the forename of William. I used William for Kevin Bresnahan's link and nothing came up Edited February 22 by mjazzg Quote
Tom 1960 Posted March 6 Report Posted March 6 I don't get around here as often as I used to. Any news? Very concerned about my good friend. Quote
ghost of miles Posted March 13 Report Posted March 13 I just spoke with Bill’s wife Angela—my girlfriend and I stayed with them in Manchester during our 2016 Ireland/UK trip. She says that Bill passed away on January 22 at the age of 84. At his request, music of Charlie Parker and Bill Evans was played at his funeral. “He had a full and lovely life, with all sorts of passionate interests,” Angela said. I told her that Kate and I still reminisce about what a wonderful time we had with their family, and we couldn’t have asked for a better host and city guide. (He gave us a tour of Manchester’s city center that was a history lesson for the ages.) I also told her that Bill was much-loved on this board and will be deeply missed. Quote
mjazzg Posted March 13 Report Posted March 13 Yes, thank you for making the enquiry. I feared as much, such a shame. His knowledge of music and books seemed very deep indeed. I'll miss his presence here. Quote
clifford_thornton Posted March 13 Report Posted March 13 Oh damn, that's too bad. He was an asset to this community. RIP. Quote
sidewinder Posted March 13 Report Posted March 13 (edited) So sorry to hear this, may he RIP. Have to say that I'm pretty shocked, as he was posting frequently right into January in his usual enthusiastic style. Only met Bill in person the once and that was to catch a local gig near him in the Manchester area (Hale I think, circa 2015/16) and Alan Barnes was in the lineup, enjoyed a beer with him afterwards. Not surprised to hear that he had requested Bill Evans be played at the service as I remember him saying that he had caught a night of the final 1980 Evans UK season. I have some of his old CDs and LPs and will remember him whenever they are brought out. Edited March 13 by sidewinder Quote
Dan Gould Posted March 13 Author Report Posted March 13 Very sad news, but Bill had a full life filled with live performances by many of the legends of jazz. May he rest in peace. (Updated the Thread title) Quote
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