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Bert Jansch Obituary
Spokesman Mick Houghton said Wednesday that Jansch died early Wednesday morning at the Marie Curie Hospice in north London.
He says Jansch had been hospitalized for nearly seven weeks. He was diagnosed with cancer more than two years ago.
Jansch was a founding member of the British folk group Pentangle and had inspired a generation of rock and folk guitarists with his acoustic mastery. He enjoyed a long solo career and also performed in early August with the recently reformed Pentangle.
Houghton says his final solo performances were opening for Canadian rocker Neil Young earlier this year.
Copyright © 2011 The Associated Press
37 Entries
May 2, 2014
one of the greatest guitarist ever,a sad loss to all who loved the beautiful sounds he made.god bless chic glasgow
Tom Bingham
June 19, 2012
What a legacy, no one could touch him, never
simon wright
February 5, 2012
you where the reason i played guitar i loved your music and guitar wonder you may be gone but your music will live on
December 1, 2011
Thanks for the music Bert...you were unique.
Ewen Mathison (glasgow)
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Andy Roddick
November 4, 2011
Bert's music has touched my soul for 45 years and I'm the poorer for his passing. His songs and guitar reflected so much of my feeling and gave it expression. Without ever having met him, he enriched my life immeasurably. Bert may be gone but his wonderful music lives on.
John Blackburn
October 30, 2011
I play the guitar every day thanks to Bert. It is a vital part of my life and wouldn't be so without Bert's inspiration. Thank-you for enriching my life.
John - Yorkshire
Madeleine Lockyer
October 19, 2011
After buying Bert's album in the late sixties I have bought all his recordings and followed his music ever since. I feel so privileged to have seen him so many times on the folk scene and remember too well Les Cousins et al. That unique beautiful voice. What a legacy he has left and will never never be forgotten. A truly sad time for us all.
Ian Johnson
October 17, 2011
Bert was my inspiration ever since I first saw him back in the 60s. He will be greatly missed. My condolences to all his family and friends.
Brian Davidson
October 16, 2011
Bert was a truly unique and inspirational guitarist and writer .I would like to leave the following words from a song called 'No more My Lord' that Pentangle performed brilliantly..."Jesus,He is the one, He's the one I'm looking for...and I'll never turn back no more"God Bless.
Brian Davidson
October 16, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Rik Donovan
October 13, 2011
Yep, i was the young fan that cheekily grabbed your tracklist off the stage, subsequently got ushered into your dressing room by your PA, and furthermore got the tracklist signed!.. however, if i didn't then i would never have had the opportunity to shake your hand and tell you how awesome you truly are...R.I.P Bert.
ronnie muirhead
October 8, 2011
thank you bert for the incredible music
delivered with much modesty.
where are the tv tributes?
Jeanette
October 7, 2011
May the God of all comfort bring comfort to the family and friends of Bert Jansch.
It is reassuring to know that God will keep those who die in his memory because they are precious in his eyes -Psalm 116:15.
John Whitworth
October 7, 2011
Bert's music has enriched my life and inspired me for over forty years, and will continue to do so. It is wonderful that younger generations are now discovering the rich musical legacy that he has left behind. It will surely outlast us all.
October 7, 2011
To the family of Bert Jansch, my condolences for the loss of your beloved one. Our heavenly Father is with you, and He will revive your spirit and crush heart-Isaiah 57:15. (Erma L. Davis, Park Forest, IL.)
October 7, 2011
My sincere condolence to the Jansch family,,,
roger key
October 7, 2011
A true "one off".
L J Coon
October 6, 2011
Bert Jansch
Legendary Folk Guitarist
(1944 / 2011)
Welcome Home
written by L J Coon
Welcome home my friend, from so much suffering
Welcome home my friend, step out of the pain
It’s ok to cry, we've all seen tears before
Its ok my friend welcome home
Talk of love one’s lost, so many years ago
And how you hurt inside, till no more tears would flow
Let the healing start, you can't look back no more
Its ok my friend welcome home
Welcome home, from so much suffering
Welcome home, step out of the pain
It’s ok to cry, we've all seen tears before
Its ok my friend, welcome home
Could I somehow sooth, your pain that lives within
If you just let go, the healing will begin
Holding on so tight, letting go is half the test
Its ok my friend welcome home
Welcome home, from so much suffering
Welcome home, step out of the pain
It’s ok to cry, we've all seen tears before
Its ok my friend, welcome home
It’s ok my friend…the pain won't hurt, no more ...
L J Coon
[email protected]
Rob Kennedy
October 6, 2011
My guitar teacher introduced me to Berts music way back in 1980 when l was 14. Many years later l bumped into Bert at Victoria station on his way home from a gig. We shared a train journey into Kent and he was as warm and confiding in person as his music is.
He was a very lovely man whose music will continue to inspire for generations.
It is extremely sad to think we shall never see him again but we can continue to hear him for the rest of our lives and that is a great blessing for us all.
Goodnight Bert and thankyou x
Julie Hines
October 6, 2011
RIP Bert Jansch. I first heard him back in '67 thanks to Donovan, and always loved Pentangle. He was so very talented. The angels are now enjoying his riffs.
Don Goudie
October 6, 2011
I was a big fan of Bert and Pentangle in the 60s, and learned open tuning guitar playing from Rosemary Lane in the 70s. I only had the pleasure of seeing him perform live once, at McCabes in Santa Monica, California. A great guitar player and song writer,he will be mourned by guitar players all over the world.
Keith Mikesell
October 6, 2011
I came late to the party, only discovering Mr. Jansch's music a few years ago. Saddened to think that I'll not now have the opportunity to see him perform. My condolences to his family.
Jane Dowling
October 6, 2011
God bless you, and, R.I.P.
Howard Chilvers
October 6, 2011
A very sad day with the passing of great man, musician and influential artist. In the 60s he gave voice to young hearts breaking free from restrictive forms of music. He expressed, with passion, the desire of so many of us to be free and follow a different more liberated way of working out what life was about. When I was 16 my finger tips burnt trying to practise Angie and Needle of Death. I hadn't realised at the time that so many people were also experiencing this pain - and we're all feeling a different pain now. Farewell Bert.
Cris Plimpton
October 5, 2011
I remember hearing him and Pentangle in Philly years ago. He will be sorely missed by any true folkie who heard his marvelous guitar playing.
Sue Berg
October 5, 2011
Goodbye, Bert. I will always treasure your gifts.
Romans 15:5 . . .Now may the God who supplies endurance and comfort grant YOU to have among yourselves the same mental attitude that Christ Jesus had.
D H
October 5, 2011
To the Jansch family and all who loved Bert my deepest condolences. I pray that your sorrow and pain eases during this stressful time, 2 Thessalonians 2:16,17 "Moreover, may our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our Father, who loved us and gave everlasting comfort and good hope by means of undeserved kindness, comfort your hearts and make you firm in every good deed and word."
Bert will be remembered...
Larry Edmonds
October 5, 2011
A sad day for Pentangle fans worldwide. Thanks for the music, which will live on in all our hearts.
October 5, 2011
Found out when I got home an hour ago.
Have been in tears since.
Along with John, and Pentangle, he is my greatest musical influence.
As a Glasgow lad, I can truly say that we have lost our greatest ever musician.
God bless you Bert, may your music and memory live on beyond these words.
Ray. Glasgow.
chris fahning
October 5, 2011
My condolences to all family and friends, on the passing of this most influential guitarist.
Jones Family
October 5, 2011
Our sincere condolences to the Jansch family. May your memories of a life well lived bring you comfort during this difficult time. 2 Cor. 1:3,4
Henryk Zaleski
October 5, 2011
May your talent be heard in the heavens.
Derek
October 5, 2011
A one-off was Bert. We hitched down to London many a weekend to Les Cousins just to see Bert. He was a big inspiration to so many of us. Glad to have shared some of my life with his music. He brought together personal lyrics with great guitar playing. He never seemed to court fame but just went on his creative path.
Bob Boden
October 5, 2011
I learned so much from you. My guitar hero ever since Lucky 13. Godspeed Bert.
October 5, 2011
May the God of comfort bring peace to you and your family.
E. King Atlanta, Ga.
Lee Afferbach
October 5, 2011
Bert set a standard few could match.Bert was a truely gifted artist and visionary.Thanks Bert for all the great music.You left your mark in time and a legacy in music history.God rest your soul and bless you in heaven.
phil
October 5, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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