BillF Posted August 15, 2011 Report Posted August 15, 2011 http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2011/aug/14/eric-delaney-obituary?INTCMP=SRCH Very sorry to hear this, particularly as I discovered that the sharp looking old guy sitting next to me on the back row at the Wigan Jazz Festival a couple of years ago was Eric. I recall that when the onstage drummer didn't seem exactly on the ball, Eric was slapping out the beat on his knees! Quote
Noj Posted August 15, 2011 Report Posted August 15, 2011 RIP. I have a percussion-only version of "Big Noise From Winnetka" by Mr. Delaney that I love. It's on a bootleg compilation. Anyone know what it's originally from? Quote
sidewinder Posted August 15, 2011 Report Posted August 15, 2011 (edited) Sad news - I also read about this passing recently. I have a video somewhere of Buddy Rich being introduced to him in the middle of one of Rich's shows at the 'Talk of the Town', London, back in the 1960s (he was sat right at the front of the show). The obvious respect of Rich's greeting to Mr Delaney spoke volumes. Nice recollection, Bill ! Edited August 15, 2011 by sidewinder Quote
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