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| From | Matt Whitby <matt.whitby@gmail.com> |
| Subject | Re: Bobby Sutliff died |
| Date | Wed, 14 Sep 2022 19:16:15 +0100 |
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Very sorry to hear the news.
On Wed, 14 Sept 2022 at 19:06, robert.pally <robert.pally@bluewin.ch> wrote:
> Hi
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> Here is a message from Bruce Brodeen:
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> BOBBY SUTLIFF - 1956-2022
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> I'm obviously sharing some deeply sad news for many of you reading this
> right now. Bobby Sutliff died a few weeks ago from complications connected
> to kidney cancer. For so many of us, lovers of truly great music and the
> ringing 'n janglin' sounds his work evoked, Bobby Sutliff's music has been
> part of our music-loving lives for...decades.
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>
> If you were around in the 80s, when it was a barren time for fans of power
> pop to find exciting, worthwhile new bands, the arrival of the
> Windbreakers(Bobby and Tim Lee) in 1985 was not just a breath of fresh air,
> they were a salve to the soul.
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> After a lengthy break from recorded music in most of the 90s, Bobby
> released
> two albums on Not Lame Recordings in the early 00s. Being a fan of his
> (amazing) earlier music, it was a special experience having his creative
> talents come alongside with Not Lame's journey. Other great releases
> followed(see links below), all of which continued to build his lasting
> legacy.
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> We are now left with...Bobby Sutliff's music. A lasting gift of
> (really)good
> for music fans to enjoy for years to come.
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>
> So, I'm going to stop here - and present an 'ask'.
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> There is a GoFundMe that has been set up by his music brother in arms, Tim
> Lee(the Windbreakers) to help out his widow, Wendy. If you have been - or
> become one as you listen to the music below - as a way to giving thanks
> for,
> well, 'the music...please consider giving what you feel and are able to.
>
>
>
> I am including links below to his two Not Lame Recordings releases for you
> to enjoy, become of a fan of the man - and hopefully allow this small part
> of his music legacy to extend onwards into the future.
>
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> Also, there is a Bandcamp link below to music from the Windbreakers'
> catalog
> that Tim Lee has also set up - funds from sales there also go to his
> family.
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> Thanks for your sincere and music-loving consideration in this request.
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> Blessings,
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> Bruce
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> https://www.gofundme.com/f/lets-give-bobby-a-hand
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> Best
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>
> Robert
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> Robert Pally
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> Sägematt 3
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> 6204 Sempach
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> Switzerland
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