Comments on: Remembering Graham http://grahamgaffney.com Guitarist Fri, 24 Feb 2012 10:54:16 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Robert Pinnock http://grahamgaffney.com/comment-page-1/#comment-518 Robert Pinnock Fri, 24 Feb 2012 10:54:16 +0000 http://grahamgaffney.com/?page_id=185#comment-518 Graham was my oldest friend , we met when I was 11 and where friends for 40 years, he was a great man gifted and wise, everyone that knew him loved him. I have many stories to tell but I will share one here that I did not have time to say at the funeral ( did not want to go on too long!) . When I was 15 Graham rang me and asked if I wanted to play in a group from Lagos called ofo,they had been in the finals of new faces and had tv exposure, a deal with Decca and a european tour lined up , the line up consisted of 4 Nigerian drummers a bass player from Scotland called Greg and Graham and I on lead and rhythm guitar, every one would sing ,rehearsals where booked at lots rd studios off the kings rd, about the 3rd rehearsal I touched a mike stand and was immediatlely paralysed with searing electric current,( I was being electrocuted due to a wiring fault), johny one of the drummers grabbed me and his hair immediatley went high afro , our new friends from Lagos had never seen anything like this(nor had we) and ran to the door assumed that some voodoo devil had visited our studio, I can write this now because Graham pulled the right plug breaking the connection and saving johnys and my life , Thanks Graham Graham was my oldest friend , we met when I was 11 and where friends for 40 years, he was a great man gifted and wise, everyone that knew him loved him. I have many stories to tell but I will share one here that I did not have time to say at the funeral ( did not want to go on too long!) . When I was 15 Graham rang me and asked if I wanted to play in a group from Lagos called ofo,they had been in the finals of new faces and had tv exposure, a deal with Decca and a european tour lined up , the line up consisted of 4 Nigerian drummers a bass player from Scotland called Greg and Graham and I on lead and rhythm guitar, every one would sing ,rehearsals where booked at lots rd studios off the kings rd, about the 3rd rehearsal I touched a mike stand and was immediatlely paralysed with searing electric current,( I was being electrocuted due to a wiring fault), johny one of the drummers grabbed me and his hair immediatley went high afro , our new friends from Lagos had never seen anything like this(nor had we) and ran to the door assumed that some voodoo devil had visited our studio, I can write this now because Graham pulled the right plug breaking the connection and saving johnys and my life , Thanks Graham

]]> By: Ellen Locke http://grahamgaffney.com/comment-page-1/#comment-498 Ellen Locke Sun, 19 Feb 2012 23:00:22 +0000 http://grahamgaffney.com/?page_id=185#comment-498 To Graham (or grandfather as you 'loved' me to call you :) ), You were like a grandad to me and you made my nanny val very happy, I will never forget my memories of you, especially the way you inspired me and always made me smile again. You were different to anyone I had or have met since and that's why I know that you are very special to me and that I will never forget you. I will never forget your hippy-like fashion with your pyjama bottems and hats - a very cool grandad! Lots of love, Ellen To Graham (or grandfather as you ‘loved’ me to call you :) ),

You were like a grandad to me and you made my nanny val very happy, I will never forget my memories of you, especially the way you inspired me and always made me smile again. You were different to anyone I had or have met since and that’s why I know that you are very special to me and that I will never forget you.

I will never forget your hippy-like fashion with your pyjama bottems and hats – a very cool grandad!

Lots of love,
Ellen

]]> By: nick http://grahamgaffney.com/comment-page-1/#comment-360 nick Wed, 04 Jan 2012 23:33:46 +0000 http://grahamgaffney.com/?page_id=185#comment-360 Dear Graham Words cant discribe how empty my heart feels right now!I so wanted to see you again,the little boy in me is so upset,and i saw you as a father figure and i could run to you and chrisy for help,i miss the past and i will always and now forever miss my god father of guitars. you told me its ok to be who you want to be with care and i admire that in a person like your self. you taugh me a lot on life and you may or may not of know it but you made me blossom when you taught me guitar...you gave me hope and thats all i wanted :) i hope your up in the sky with hendrix jamming away to your songs! much love Nick Dear Graham
Words cant discribe how empty my heart feels right now!I so wanted to see you again,the little boy in me is so upset,and i saw you as a father figure and i could run to you and chrisy for help,i miss the past and i will always and now forever miss my god father of guitars.
you told me its ok to be who you want to be with care and i admire that in a person like your self.
you taugh me a lot on life and you may or may not of know it but you made me blossom when you taught me guitar…you gave me hope and thats all i wanted :)
i hope your up in the sky with hendrix jamming away to your songs!

much love
Nick

]]> By: Peter Gooday http://grahamgaffney.com/comment-page-1/#comment-287 Peter Gooday Thu, 22 Dec 2011 09:40:21 +0000 http://grahamgaffney.com/?page_id=185#comment-287 Graham Gaffney was a man of remarkable contrasts: both a gifted musician with a big ‘on stage’ personality and an enthusiastic teacher keen to develop all his pupils’ talents to the full; hard working yet laid back; artistic and sensitive yet commercially astute; focused on work yet caring and loving in his personal and domestic life; sometimes intensely private, sometimes the life and soul of the party! During the twenty or so years that I knew him – initially as a colleague in the country music band Aaron’s Beard and latterly in an eclectic mix of other musical projects – I came first to value Graham’s immense competence as a player, always contributing at least 110% in both rehearsal and performance. Then, gradually, a sound friendship developed and I benefited from his kindness and generosity on many occasions. Graham bore his long-lasting combination of illnesses with great fortitude and courage. But his passing away so young is deeply sad and upsetting for his family and many friends. I, for one, will miss him greatly. It has been a privilege to work with Graham, an honour to count him a friend and I was particularly proud to be asked to speak at his funeral. Thanks, Val. Graham Gaffney was a man of remarkable contrasts: both a gifted musician with a big ‘on stage’ personality and an enthusiastic teacher keen to develop all his pupils’ talents to the full; hard working yet laid back; artistic and sensitive yet commercially astute; focused on work yet caring and loving in his personal and domestic life; sometimes intensely private, sometimes the life and soul of the party!

During the twenty or so years that I knew him – initially as a colleague in the country music band Aaron’s Beard and latterly in an eclectic mix of other musical projects – I came first to value Graham’s immense competence as a player, always contributing at least 110% in both rehearsal and performance. Then, gradually, a sound friendship developed and I benefited from his kindness and generosity on many occasions.

Graham bore his long-lasting combination of illnesses with great fortitude and courage. But his passing away so young is deeply sad and upsetting for his family and many friends. I, for one, will miss him greatly.

It has been a privilege to work with Graham, an honour to count him a friend and I was particularly proud to be asked to speak at his funeral. Thanks, Val.

]]> By: KAREN http://grahamgaffney.com/comment-page-1/#comment-278 KAREN Sun, 18 Dec 2011 22:06:37 +0000 http://grahamgaffney.com/?page_id=185#comment-278 Uncle g, from the moment you first walked into our house we feel inlove with you, you made my mum the happiest i had ever seen her since nan passed away. We enjoyed sharing memories and photos off her with you, just a shame she passed away a year before we found you but i know you two will finally be together :) Love and miss you always uncle g but i will always look to you in the skies coz i know that on a clear night you will be one of the brightest star'sup there x x Your neice Karen x x x Uncle g,

from the moment you first walked into our house we feel inlove with you, you made my mum the happiest i had ever seen her since nan passed away. We enjoyed sharing memories and photos off her with you, just a shame she passed away a year before we found you but i know you two will finally be together :)

Love and miss you always uncle g but i will always look to you in the skies coz i know that on a clear night you will be one of the brightest star’sup there x x

Your neice Karen x x x

]]> By: Rae Quadling & Tony http://grahamgaffney.com/comment-page-1/#comment-272 Rae Quadling & Tony Thu, 15 Dec 2011 16:54:21 +0000 http://grahamgaffney.com/?page_id=185#comment-272 We both feel privileged to have know Graham, he was a likable and easy going man who will be missed by all who knew him. Our thoughts are with you Val. Rae & Tony We both feel privileged to have know Graham, he was a likable and easy going man who will be missed by all who knew him.

Our thoughts are with you Val.

Rae & Tony

]]> By: mandy http://grahamgaffney.com/comment-page-1/#comment-270 mandy Mon, 12 Dec 2011 17:48:42 +0000 http://grahamgaffney.com/?page_id=185#comment-270 8 yrs ago a letter dropped through my door. In it was written to contact graham gaffney as he thought he could provide me with the missing puzzle piece I needed. Strange I thought. Wondering who this person was, so nervously I called him. A voice on the other end of the phone asked me a few questions , after I had confirmed what had been asked he asked me if I was sitting down. He then said " I'm your brother" I nearly fell off my chair. After years of searching we had finally found each other and when we met for the first time , my dreams had come true. Graham , although we didn't have long together as brother an sister I want u to know that you did fill the missing piece and I loved you from the moment we met Thank you for being my brother. Love you always and you will always be apert of me and in my heart forever 8 yrs ago a letter dropped through my door. In it was written to contact graham gaffney as he thought he could provide me with the missing puzzle piece I needed.
Strange I thought. Wondering who this person was, so nervously I called him.
A voice on the other end of the phone asked me a few questions , after I had confirmed what had been asked he asked me if I was sitting down. He then said ” I’m your brother”
I nearly fell off my chair. After years of searching we had finally found each other and when we met for the first time , my dreams had come true.
Graham , although we didn’t have long together as brother an sister I want u to know that you did fill the missing piece and I loved you from the moment we met
Thank you for being my brother. Love you always and you will always be apert of me and in my heart forever

]]> By: all at the globe inn upwell http://grahamgaffney.com/comment-page-1/#comment-261 all at the globe inn upwell Mon, 05 Dec 2011 22:36:30 +0000 http://grahamgaffney.com/?page_id=185#comment-261 god bless you for some happy memories god bless you for some happy memories

]]> By: Stephanie Egan http://grahamgaffney.com/comment-page-1/#comment-260 Stephanie Egan Mon, 05 Dec 2011 09:22:23 +0000 http://grahamgaffney.com/?page_id=185#comment-260 Graham, You were the best brother that anyone could ever have and i loved you so much. I have watched you play and sing and you were so happy doing what you were so good at and loved. You have had such an eventful and lovely life and enjoyed what u do best. There was a special light in your eyes when you met val, i couldn't have asked for a better sister in law and love her so much too. I am going to miss your smiling face and beautiful eyes dear brother. I'm glad to have known you and know now that you are free from all the pain and distress you have been in. You and mum together, heaven watch out ******* god bless brother love Stephanie xxxxxxxxx Graham, You were the best brother that anyone could ever have and i loved you so much. I have watched you play and sing and you were so happy doing what you were so good at and loved. You have had such an eventful and lovely life and enjoyed what u do best. There was a special light in your eyes when you met val, i couldn’t have asked for a better sister in law and love her so much too. I am going to miss your smiling face and beautiful eyes dear brother. I’m glad to have known you and know now that you are free from all the pain and distress you have been in. You and mum together, heaven watch out *******

god bless brother
love
Stephanie xxxxxxxxx

]]> By: Les Withers http://grahamgaffney.com/comment-page-1/#comment-258 Les Withers Sun, 04 Dec 2011 22:30:48 +0000 http://grahamgaffney.com/?page_id=185#comment-258 It's been my honour and privilege to have shared the time we had together playing and learning music, no one better to have played along-side. Thank You Gra'am for all your giving. I will remember you well. Les Withers It’s been my honour and privilege to have shared the time we had together playing and learning music, no one better to have played along-side.
Thank You Gra’am for all your giving.
I will remember you well.
Les Withers

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