RIPs

[drakula63]

Not a good day.

The greatest Dracula of all time, screen legend Christopher Lee, has died. As I say, very sad. The was and will always be the best.

Also sad to hear that James Last and Ron Moody have gone too.

As I say, not a good day.

RIP to them all.

[Derek Mowbray]

What can you say it seems to be an age thing some of these actors etc have only been knighted very late in their lives.

[George Geddes]

Ron Moody had a Shadows connection through his appearance in Summer Holiday, but I had forgotten that he was a possible replacement for Patrick Troughton in Doctor Who, though the part actually went to Jon Pertwee...

George

[GoldenStreet]

The story goes that Ron Moody turned down an offer of succeeding Patrick Troughton. If true, it seems unfortunate as I have a feeling he would have been ideal for the part.

http://www.tcm.com/mediaroom/video/4531 ... lando.html

Bill

[drakula63]

And now Val Doonican too. The Shadows appeared on his show a few times, as did Sky. I wasn't a fan of his, particularly, but could appreciate his talent.

[jimuc]

And now Val Doonican too. The Shadows appeared on his show a few times, as did Sky. I wasn't a fan of his, particularly, but could appreciate his talent.

One of the industries true gentlemen RIP Val

[Mikey]

A nice guy and held the prime Saturday night telly spot for many years. He used to accompany himself on guitar sometimes.......an archtop of some description but I could never make out the name. European I think, not a US brand. Anyone happen to know?

[dave robinson]

We supported Val Donnican in 1964 for a week at Gresborough Club in Rotherham. He had recently charted with 'Walk Tall' and was a a superb act as well as being a gentleman. As for that guitar, I had a go on it but can't for the life of me remember the name. RIP Val and thanks for the music.

[JimN]

I only ever saw Val live the once - 1965 at the Liverpool Empire.

He was a great performer. He could hold an audience in the palm of his hand, seemingly without any visible effort...!

The blonde guitar he was using during the 1960s when he had his hits with the Irish novelty songs, Walk Tall, Elusive Butterfly, etc, was an Oscar Teller hand-made archtop fitted with a Burns Tri-Sonic pickup. Val really could play his instrument exceptionally well. In the early fifties, he had an act around the variety theatres playing Les Paul stuff!

RIP, Val.



And...

https://www.exacteditions.com/read/guitarandbass/february-2012-30418/9/3

[dave robinson]

I only ever saw Val live the once - 1965 at the Liverpool Empire.

He was a great performer. He could hold an audience in the palm of his hand, seemingly without any visible effort...!

The blonde guitar he was using during the 1960s when he had his hits with the Irish novelty songs, Walk Tall, Elusive Butterfly, etc, was an Oscar Teller hand-made archtop fitted with a Burns Tri-Sonic pickup. Val really could play his instrument exceptionally well. In the early fifties, he had an act around the variety theatres playing Les Paul stuff!

RIP, Val.



And...

https://www.exacteditions.com/read/guitarandbass/february-2012-30418/9/3

Thanks Jim.