He was the chap who picked up my instrument and case and moved it into the main circle of musicians at a York session, because he wanted me to be included. He was also the chap who helped with the washing up at a friend's village hall birthday party, then sent a thank you card to the people who had helped to set the party up by bringing food, cooking it, bringing table cloths and laying the tables etc. I've never seen anybody do that before.
Passionate enthusiasm for playing, gentle humour and infectious enjoyment, Bob said. Absolutely. I didn't see him often but he will be very much missed. A diamond.
Joy
