RIP Gary Galbraith (Gazza)

I'm in shock, can't describe my feelings, this is the saddest post ever.

Thanks Jini for the call

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RIP Gary Galbraith (Gazza) 1963 - 2024

Devastated. ......

Holy fuck. So soon after Tom.

What the hell happened? He was playing golf three days ago.

OMFG? What, how, why. Gutted. Never had the pleasure of meeting him in person. But always appreciated his knowledge and passion for music. Just brutal.

He was the Buddha of Stones fans.  The calming, all-knowing force. 

I messaged him a few nights ago. 

I was super proud and blessed to have known him. 

My condolences to his family. 

This is a truly sad, sad day. 

RIP Gary, thanks for everything. 

R.I.P. Gary.
My condolences to his family.

Awful,awful news. I’ve only spoken to him by phone a couple of times, living six thousand miles away, but for years we did so online. It was always a pleasure.

Truly Shocking and Terrible news . I only sent him Birthday wishes last week . He was on a golf course a couple of days ago and at Springsteen with Marge and Simon last month . So sad .RIP

sc uk

I pray for his family's strength during these times. Gazza  will be missed. RIP! and Thank you!

RIP Gazza.

The last time I saw Gazza I kissed him on the cheek.  I'm so glad I did.


FUCK FUCK FUCK.   

I couldn’t believe that email thought it was just  not real , now  here it’s all too much . Found memories abound his love of life , his wit  , knowledge  and love of the band that brings us here . Only spent a  little time in his  company back  in 2003 at the last Wembley Arena  shows  , regret missing him at  some other shows Hartford  99 !  Thanks  for it all G !  My deepest sympathies to your family , I want them to know how much joy  he brought  to  me . Enjoy your rest my brother

Jesus what happened!? RIP

So sorry to hear this. Gazza was always great to me and I will miss him. Prayers for his friends and family. The world lost a good one today. RIP brother

My heart goes out to us all and especially his family. Like others, I had just wished him a happy birthday and was following his golfing fun and recent concert events. I will never forget his many kindnesses. 

Fucking Hell sad sad news.
RIP Gazza.

How can this be? I can’t believe it.

He just answered a post on Facebook a few days back.

Geezus he was too young.

My condolences to his family and friends.

Folks .. I don't know what to say or think. This blows my mind and crushes my mojo. It is something I never wanted to hear (or see) and I was hoping it was some mistake or joke.


I don't know what to say other than Gazza was the best .. and I want go on record as saying such.

I have to try and let this sink in and try to wrap my head around this .. as I sit here in The States in silence in thought over this ... so I cannot post a lot. All wind is currently gone from my sails.

I just don't know what I want to do right now. I really don't.

Ian

Can't believe I'm reading this, rest in Peace Gazza.

I am so sorry to hear this.  Gazza was a legend in our Stones world.

StonesDoug told me this shattering news to ite at the ATLANTA party...

I will not e posting tomorrow in Gary's honor. The stage is black as far as I am concerned .

Terrible news. Condolences to all.
Hope people in Atlanta can find some solace together.

Devastated

RIP  :'(

This is an unbelievable shock. What the hell happened?
I can't even begin to process it.

I don't really have words. All my love to his family. This is just so crazy.

oh no, this is terrible, he was a living encyclopedia, we called "Gazzapedia" and also a very funny guy. I'm devastated


RIP Gazza

Wow, what sad sad news to wake up to...I only interacted with him once or twice here and didn't know him like y'all did but it's still terrible to find out, he was still young :/ my condolences go out to his family and everyone who knew and loved him

This is the saddest day on Rocks Off.
RIP Gazza… one of the most knowledgeable and kindest Stones fans I ever spoke to on here. Thanks for all you did for this community.

Omg I’m so saddened by this, he was such a great guy, I never met Gazza in person but was so generous with his time and sent me a load of stones bootleg CDs out of the kindness of his heart when I first joined the board in ‘02. A true gentleman, Rest in Peace Gazza

Terrible news. RIP Gazza.
Condolences to his wife, family and friends.

This is quite hard to process, really. We lost touch - my fault, entirely - and, yet, this sad news has taken me back.

Gary was a huge part of my early Stones fandom. From contributing here on Rocks Off, to meeting in person on many occasions. He was an immense figure: knowledgeable, kind and generous. I’ll always cherish those fond memories.

Rest in peace, Gary.

Alex

This is not what was supposed to happen.

The little Irish guy with the greatest personality was supposed to be with us forever.

Lost for words .

Fuck you life, will ya ?!

Oh good God. What? This is beyond awful. So much humor, so much knowledge, he just shared so much. I feel wrong for even posting anything right now. Lost for words.

I love you mate & I’m going to miss you so much you bastard

Words are missing.
R.I.P. Gazza.

https://i.postimg.cc/FH8RTT7G/IMG-9914.jpg

I'm totally SHOCKED and bummed, I just can't believe...
We just exchanged wishes a few days ago, we had a few days difference although, I never image this ending.
My condolence to Heather <3

Awful news. Shocked to hear this.

Condolences to his family and close friends.

I had the absolute pleasure of meeting him and Heather in Dublin and bumping into him at other Stones shows and spent a drunken weekend with him, and friends in Belfast seeing Dylan.

Such a great guy. I will greatly miss him.

This is very shocking. Never heard a bad thing about the guy. I believe he was loved. Only the good die young, maybe a true statement. Condolences to his family and close friends. Safe trip to Gazza on his way upstairs.

Nooooo...so sorry, R.I.P.

Horrific and Shocking News.   Gazza was a great person and a legend in the Stones community.   He was a very caring friend and used to send me Birthday and Christmas Cards. 

What happened, does anyone know??  RIP Gazza, I will miss you.  Thank you kindly for the friendship and the music.

FG

Brutal shock, brutal loss, condolences to Voo and
everyone here, and at iorr. Irreplaceable.

What a loss.

Great memories meeting him in London in 2003on the summit

Sweet guy, always ready to help and great humor.

A blow


Rip gary

RIP Gazza. Super-knowlegeable and always a gentleman. Safe journey to you.

Horrible and shocking news.   Gazza was a great person and a legend in the Stones community.   He was a great and caring friend. 

Does anyone know what happened?  I miss you Gazza.   Thank you kindly for the friendship and the music.  May the Good Lord shine a light on you.

FG

A message from Linfield Football Club, Gazza was a supporter of this Northern Irish team :

https://linfieldfc.com/in-sympathy-11

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Oh bloody hell!  I can't even get my head around this.
I'm sad and devastated  :'(
my condolences to all and the many friends around the world.

Rest in peace, Gazza

oh, no.....so sad and shocking news...I can't believe...i don't want to believe...

I am totally devastated! Oh wow! What a loss. I am so happy to have met him in 2018. Condolences to his family.

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https://postimg.cc/TKR6gDC6

this was in Berlin, we had the re-accruring laught about the ordered cheese bun that never got served. also the promised Stones hat that we never got - still waiting.

oh my

Oh man. I saw this in my e-mail and instantly it hit me.

RIP Gazza. Thank you so much for creating this forum for all of us--in the complete history of it--to have fun, celebrate and discuss the Rolling Stones, all of their endeavors and situations.

I know I do not post here at all anymore but I always think about it. I'll never forget some of the times I had on here and being able to meet some of the people on here because of Gazza.

Thank you.

With Love,
Boomy

Gazza was deeply involved in Linfield FC.
He was the founder member of Linfield History Society :

https://twitter.com/LinfieldHistory/status/1798952715805995211

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Total shock.

RIP Gazza.

Starbuck wrote on Jun 6^th, 2024 at 8:38pm:

What the hell happened? He was playing golf three days ago.

This is what Heather, his wife told me and it's exactly what Jini told me on the phone

"Totally unexpected. I found him dead in bed. Unexplained at present"

RIP to Gazza, and may he be jamming up up in the heavenly above with Brian, Charlie, and Stu

So sorry to hear this sad news. My heartfelt condolences and prayers to Gary’s family and friends.

Unbelievable! No words, only my condolences to his wife, family, relatives and friends and all people on this and certainly Gary’s Rocks Off Board. I always use it for my setlislist updates and concerts I went. Gary is my beaken on that part of The Rolling Stones world

https://youtu.be/WYRweP2h6_g

You will be greatly missed Gary.

Twenty some years ago I discovered this forum (and IORR), and for the Licks shows in Dublin in September 2003 I attended the fans' meetup. There I met Gary, his good and dearly missed friend John, and plenty of the Stones fan community. A wealth of Stones knowledge, and a great wit.

Over the years we stayed in touch and I met him many times at gigs in UK or Ireland by the Stones, Dylan, Neil Young, Springsteen..etc. Gary was such a welcoming soul, very friendly, and we shared so many great evenings before and after shows.

When I first met my wife, Gary and John hosted us in Belfast for one heck of an evening of alcohol and some wonderful music chat. Magic memories.

We will miss you Gary; much love always from myself and Sachiyo, and our deepest condolences to Heather and your extended family at this very difficult time.

A man of human wealth and taste..may he forever enjoy the Sweet Sounds of Heaven.

Gary rocked it until the end

OMG this is awful.  My condolences to Heather and his whole family.  RIP

Devastating news.  May his family find some comfort in the love and respect he earned around the world, from those of you blessed to have shared time with him and to the rest of us, who knew him only through his wise, calm, and witty guidance on this board.  May his memory be a blessing.

Unbelievable ! Sad news. I was happy to share some time with him at the Twickenham show immortalized in 'Four Flicks'.  Rest in Peace, Gary.

Rest easy, Gazza. 🕊️
You shall be missed.

Can't believe it, I'm in shock!
Rest in peace , Gazza!
Listen to "Sweet sounds of Heaven" and raise my glass for you...

It would be nice if the band recognized him in some way. Without it being intentional, he promoted them online in ways that I don't think they ever have or could have done. He was a giant force for the band.

So shocked and sad to hear this. I have no words. I feel for his family and friends.

See you on the other side, Gazza.

This is so sad. I respected him so much as a fan of great music and a true lover of life. I’m so sad for everyone who actually knew and loved him.

He was the first person to respond to one of my RO posts ca. 2000. Some dumb Taylor vs Wood thread. I’d been lurking and already had figured out that he was an alpha poster in terms of wit, knowledge, and openness. When he responded to my post (I don’t think I even introduced myself and just opened with full tilt Stones spew) and he said I raised some good points I really felt welcomed into the community.

Time waits for no one, I guess. But what a drag it is getting old.

The Wick wrote on Jun 7^th, 2024 at 12:13pm:

It would be nice if the band recognized him in some way. Without it being intentional, he promoted them online in ways that I don't think they ever have or could have done. He was a giant force for the band.

Yes, e.g. by simply playing Rocks Off tonight instead of yet again Wild Horses

Yes, it would be lovely if the Boys honor Gazza by playing Rocks Off.   Can this request be passed to the Boys?

That would be great.

My deepest condolences go to his wife Heather and the  family.

R.I.P.

I can't help but think of our beloved Mary. Two lovely souls reunited this morning in Heaven. Here's to all the happy memories. Cherish them because this life is more fragile than we fathom.

I hope Gary was met at the Pearly Gates by our dearest TomL and was welcomed with the words, :Fuck you, you Irish prick"

RIP Gazza, will ya.

Hugs to you Voo and to Heather as well.

Gary was one of a kind.

I remember enjoying his posts when I first joined RO.  Finally met him in NYC in 2006 and a wonderful friendship ensued with nightly chats about music and life-some politics-LOL The past 18 years went by in a blur of concerts-Bob, Stones, Neil, Bruce and I even dragged him to Mumford and Sons.  Everywhere we went, there would be multiple people that knew him.  He was always buying/selling tickets for people, some he barely knew.  He would always stop to ask any homeless person he passed if they needed help.  And of course there was the bootlegs. To say I will miss him is an understatement. He took a piece of my heart when he left this world.

My thoughts and prayers are for Heather, who found him. It is a terrible not being able to say goodbye to someone you love. I am so glad he did not suffer and went peacefully in his sleep.

Play the Music loud, Gazza!! See you again someday I hope.  Love ya   

Voodoo Chile in Wonderland wrote on Jun 7^th, 2024 at 8:23am:

Starbuck wrote on Jun 6th, 2024 at 8:38pm: What the hell happened? He was playing golf three days ago. This is what Heather, his wife told me and it's exactly what Jini told me on the phone "Totally unexpected. I found him dead in bed. Unexplained at present"

I am completely devastated. He was my Rolling Stones' Rocks Off Message Board Mate for 25 YEARS !!!!!! RIP Gazza
--- You Are Now In Heaven Wrapped In GOD'S ARMS !!!!!!

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Feej sends his blessings. When I texted him last night, his response was "Death seems to be everywhere these days. A blessing he didn't seem to have suffered a long death. He did leave a legacy. Not insignificant by any means. A lot of people got to know a lot of people on that board."

The efforts of the admins on these boards over the years have indeed brought so many people together. That is indeed a hell of a legacy.

In 2018 my wife and I decided to jaunt over to London for a few days. There were assorted reasons for the trip -the typical London tourist stuff - and of course a Rolling Stones’ concert. But the main reason and my #1 goal was to meet the famous Gazza! I had read his “suffer no fool” quips on this and other websites. He seemed so engaging, honest, and knowledgeable about my favorite band! I found out a Rocks Off summit was to take place at the Cabbage Patch. We made out way there and had a drink or two with Gary just moments before the show at Twickenham. Nancy and I had met Gary earlier when his tickets were upgraded to the “Golden Circle.” He and the entire gang were a delight and the absolute highlight of our trip. Since then, I would email Gary now and then and he was always prompt with a reply. When I was touring Madison Square Garden recently - he reminded me he had seen the Stones at the Garden before all of the interior changes that were made to that famous arena. Like everyone here - I am devastated by the news. I am thankful I was able to meet him and many of the wonderful people on this board. Prayers of comfort for all. RIP my friend!

Starbuck wrote on Jun 7^th, 2024 at 4:11pm:

Feej sends his blessings. When I texted him last night, his response was "Death seems to be everywhere these days. A blessing he didn't seem to have suffered a long death. He did leave a legacy. Not insignificant by any means. A lot of people got to know a lot of people on that board." The efforts of the admins on these boards over the years have indeed brought so many people together. That is indeed a hell of a legacy.

There aren't many photos on his Facebook page. Three years ago he chose to post a photo from 2007:

https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=4702516629761430&set=a.156270771052728

He wrote:
A United Nations of Rocks Offers from nine countries.
Great times with great people.

This is Rocks Off's legacy.
This is Gary's legacy.

2 other pics taken at the same time.
August 27th 2007.

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LadyJane wrote on Jun 7^th, 2024 at 1:36pm:

I can't help but think of our beloved Mary. Two lovely souls reunited this morning in Heaven. Here's to all the happy memories. Cherish them because this life is more fragile than we fathom. I hope Gary was met at the Pearly Gates by our dearest TomL and was welcomed with the words, :Fuck you, you Irish prick" RIP Gazza, will ya. Hugs to you Voo and to Heather as well.

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My feelings and thoughts are (and were) exactly in line with what you wrote above. I don't even know what to post or IF I should post anymore .. (with respect to the board and all current members for my feeling and for saying this).

It's like .. I'm just here with a blown mind over this and still can't fathom this.

The man was the voice of reason and the book of knowledge in one person. He is now a legend to so many. His ties stretched the Atlantic and he was the most generous individual one can think of. My zest and mojo is removed in
finding this out. I still can't process it and I'm saddened.

May God Bless and take care of Gazza now as he always did us.


Ian

I so hate this news. Gazza was so integral in RO history. Not just a huge loss for Rocks Off but a huge loss for Stones' fandom everywhere.

As an oldtimer who mostly lurks these days I was profoundly saddened to see this news on FB. I had to come to this wonderful site that brought so many of us together. Gary was a huge part of that and it was wonderful to see him a couple of times on his visits to NYC.

Rest easy Gazza. Gerardo will hold down the fort and we will all remember you fondly forever going forward. 



Riffy 

Oh, my God, I'm so sorry!  Just found out.  Rest In Peace, friend to us all.

A horrible cat's-after-me.

Gazza was a great guy. I enjoyed messaging him over the years. I was looking forward to sending him a note about the Philly show coming up. 

I'm so sorry to hear about Gazza. Never met him in person. Very knowledgeable fellow. I had traded posts with him on IORR over the years regarding not only the Stones but also our mutual respect for Springsteen. He will be missed.

Last song from the last of the 4 shows in Ireland.
Dublin, may 19th 2024.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xH71eGAGrUw

Condolences to his family and those who were close to him.

This is unbelievable, did a few trades with him years ago, very nice......

Devastated, that’s my post, can’t say more

Shocking news, so sad here, Gazza was a friend since the early days of the net trading tapes, met him many times.

Mick didn’t sing “Sweet Sounds of Heaven” yesterday, Gazza did, in heaven

Nice one Tom

https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/world/linfield-post-tributes-after-passing-of-club-physiotherapist-paul-butler-and-lifelong-supporter-gary-galbraith/ar-BB1nO0sv

I took this one with Gazza's camera, Hartford - March 1999

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In memory of Gary Galbraith (Gazza) 1963 - 2024

https://twitter.com/LinfieldFCWomen/status/1799363929736630646

Jeep wrote on Jun 8^th, 2024 at 6:57pm:

https://twitter.com/LinfieldFCWomen/status/1799363929736630646

Thanks Jeep, that was touching... Gazza was appreciated by many. Today one of his closest friends in Belfast made contact with me. I want to make some kind of a tribute space in Rocks Off (the website)

https://linfieldfc.com/in-sympathy-


Gary’s golf club flew their flag at half mast today in his memory.


And Jeep, you really know how to make a girl cry.
Rainy Day in Soho was one of Gary’s favorite songs

Voodoo Chile in Wonderland wrote on Jun 8^th, 2024 at 7:33pm:

Jeep wrote on Jun 8th, 2024 at 6:57pm: https://twitter.com/LinfieldFCWomen/status/1799363929736630646 Thanks Jeep, that was touching... Gazza was appreciated by many. Today one of his closest friends in Belfast made contact with me. I want to make some kind of a tribute space in Rocks Off (the website)

Absolutely! He deserves it

PartyDoll MEG wrote on Jun 8^th, 2024 at 8:17pm:

And Jeep, you really know how to make a girl cry. Rainy Day in Soho was one of Gary’s favorite songs

Gary attended 3 of the Irish shows: Belfast, Cork and Dublin.
Bruce ended shows in Cork, Kilkenny and Dublin by singing ‘Rainy Day in Soho’, as a tribute to Shane MacGowan, the last version in Dublin is the strongest.

Here's the official audio recording of this last song from the Dublin show:

https://youtu.be/kO6qIZ5JqLU

Gary wrote this on his Facebook page after the first Belfast show:
Hometown gigs are always special (I wish the Stones would give me one!). Two more Irish shows next week and then Wembley in July.

(Wembley #2, last concert of this 2024 European tour). July 27th.

In Belfast, the concert ended as it had since the start of this tour in 2023, with the poignant song ‘I'll See You in My Dream':

https://youtu.be/RCOR7hmCNIk

The road is long and seeming without end
The days go on, I remember you my friend
And though you're gone and my heart's been emptied it seems
I'll see you in my dreams

I got your guitar here by the bed
All your favorite records and all the books that you read
And though my soul feels like it's been split at the seams
I'll see you in my dreams

I'll see you in my dreams
When all our summers have come to an end
I'll see you in my dreams
We'll meet and live and laugh again
I'll see you in my dreams
Yeah, up around the river bend
For death is not the end
And I'll see you in my dreams

I got an email a couple of days ago from Gerardo and only saw it yesterday and am just GUTTED and am in COMPLETE shock and speechless as he is!!! I have no words but what Jeep posted above (the lyrics) says it all and what I can't say right now!!! Here's a photo of Charlie who he's hanging-out with now ;) at Twickenham in 2003, when a group including Gary met to see The Stones...

P.S. (Charlie photo is not uploading so I'll post a collage of photos from this show later!!!)

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Does anyone know if a GoFundMe page has been set up to help his family with expenses?

It's been years since I was last here, but I want to pay my respects to the man who got this thing going. This board was formative for me in my early Stones fandom, and Gazza was always a delight to converse with. Raising a drink to the man.

This is Martha, I finally got back on here after 18 years, thank you Voodoo! I send my deepest sympathy to Heather and her family. I loved Gazza. He helped me so much on this site, and meeting him was a great moment in my life. I will never forget the great Gazza!

Such sad news.

Gary was such a big part of running this asylum, this magnificent collection of Stonesian lunatics.

Christ on a bike...

April wrote on Jun 10^th, 2024 at 6:49am:

This is Martha, I finally got back on here after 18 years, thank you Voodoo! I send my deepest sympathy to Heather and her family. I loved Gazza. He helped me so much on this site, and meeting him was a great moment in my life. I will never forget the great Gazza!

Less... only 12 (last post), and "last on line in 2019", your account is active,check your email (to your new address) for more... you have 773 posts

I just keep going back to old posts of his. I never met the man but he was always so kind and inclusive.

Haven’t posted here in over a decade or so. Always lurking, always anxious for the next Gazza post. Never was that good at social media. Remember Martha! Loved her post about Dylan as she seemed to be following him on tour to the next inevitable destination. Kind of reminded me of my Deadhead days. Saint Sway? What’s next a JB or Sir Stonesalot sighting?

Like everyone was shocked and devastated about Gary’s passing. Three Keith songs? After the concert here in Atlanta wanted to see what the incredible Gazza had to say. He was one of the most talented, informative posters I’ve seen. Instead there was just numbing sadness.

My ultimate experience with Gary happened in Madrid in 2007. It’s where I met him. He was with fellow Rocks Off member Mary Stone. It was a spiritual moment for me. Both Gary and Mary were such beautiful souls. Both left such lasting impressions. Wow what a time we had! The concert itself was fantastic though the Bigger Bang tour had no songs from a Bigger Bang. Afterwards, Gary was getting his picture taken with Charlie Watts (have a copy of that photo). Myself? Was getting my pockets picked but that’s another story.

Gary, what a full life he lived. Always off to the next musical adventure were the next concert by Dylan, the Stones, and Bruce awaited him. Gazza you’re simply unforgettable. He’s probably jamming with Hendrix as never a chance to see him live before. Another new interesting experience being added to a wealth of them.

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Jeep wrote on Jun 9^th, 2024 at 5:41am:

In Belfast, the concert ended as it had since the start of this tour in 2023, with the poignant song ‘I'll See You in My Dream': https://youtu.be/RCOR7hmCNIk?feature=shared The road is long and seeming without end The days go on, I remember you my friend And though you're gone and my heart's been emptied it seems I'll see you in my dreams I got your guitar here by the bed All your favorite records and all the books that you read And though my soul feels like it's been split at the seams I'll see you in my dreams I'll see you in my dreams When all our summers have come to an end I'll see you in my dreams We'll meet and live and laugh again I'll see you in my dreams Yeah, up around the river bend For death is not the end And I'll see you in my dreams

The other day I was listenig the song while reading your post and all others, I was almost crying, tears of sadness, tears of joy, tears of hope

what a great song... touching, if you click the header, it's there to listen!

Voodoo Chile in Wonderland wrote on Jun 10^th, 2024 at 10:40pm:

The other day I was listenig the song while reading your post and all others, I was almost crying, tears of sadness, tears of joy, tears of hope what a great song... touching, if you click the header, it's there to listen!

I know.
From now on, I won't be able to listen to that song without thinking of Gary.

And the same goes for The Pogues' song, 'A Rainy Night in Soho'.

Some friends and I were due to attend the Marseille show on May 25th. It was cancelled two hours before the start, Bruce having a voice extinction.
The Prague show and the two Milan shows were also cancelled.
On IORR, another guy was talking about postponing these 4 shows until 2025.
An American guy was saying that Springsteen wasn't going to come back to Europe in 2025 for just 4 shows, and thus a third year in a row on our European continent.

Gary said:

The info I heard from a couple of good sources in Cork & Dublin last week suggested that he actually WILL be. Aiken's (his promoters in Ireland) seem confident of a couple of Irish shows next summer.

It'll be interesting to read in the next few days exactly what they intend to do about these concerts. I simply can't see him NOT rescheduling shows that were due to take place at the San Siro. For him, its as close to an iconic venue for Europe as Met Life would be in the US.

(San Siro is Milan's stadium)

This is Gary's last post on IORR Springsteen topic.

Gary is no longer with us.
The 4 shows have officially been postponed until 2025, including Milan, and there's room between dates to add another 5 or 6 shows.
Probably in Ireland for some of them.
For the third year in a row.

Voodoo Chile in Wonderland wrote on Jun 10^th, 2024 at 10:40pm:

Jeep wrote on Jun 9th, 2024 at 5:41am: In Belfast, the concert ended as it had since the start of this tour in 2023, with the poignant song ‘I'll See You in My Dream': https://youtu.be/RCOR7hmCNIk?feature=shared The road is long and seeming without end The days go on, I remember you my friend And though you're gone and my heart's been emptied it seems I'll see you in my dreams I got your guitar here by the bed All your favorite records and all the books that you read And though my soul feels like it's been split at the seams I'll see you in my dreams I'll see you in my dreams When all our summers have come to an end I'll see you in my dreams We'll meet and live and laugh again I'll see you in my dreams Yeah, up around the river bend For death is not the end And I'll see you in my dreams The other day I was listenig the song while reading your post and all others, I was almost crying, tears of sadness, tears of joy, tears of hope what a great song... touching, if you click the header, it's there to listen!

Beautiful song. Perfect for Gazza!  :willya

Keith outlives another one.....Too soon? Nah, Gazza would  have loved it. :waka-jawaka :wtf1

I am devastated beyond words.  I am haunted by my last conversation I had with Gary, just last week, and it has taken me days to come back here and post something as it was too painful to read what happened.   

While I am in disbelief he is gone, I am hurting for Heather as I know from the experience of losing my husband the same way, what she is going through.
 
We all have so many memories we will cherish whether it is a funny story, a photo, a song; Gary will be sorely missed but never forgotten.  What an amazing person he was, and an incredible friend.

And to Gerardo, my sincere condolences to you, as well.  You have lost your brother-from-another-mother, your partner in crime.  Much love to you, my friend.

parmeda wrote on Jun 11^th, 2024 at 9:56pm:

And to Gerardo, my sincere condolences to you, as well.  You have lost your brother-from-another-mother, your partner in crime.  Much love to you, my friend

Love those words... thank you Parmy Mamy

I've seen online his obituary two days ago.
I didn't know if it was appropriate to post the link here, so I didn't.
Someone has posted it last night on IORR.

So, here it is : https://www.funeraltimes.com/gary-thomasgalbraith703644454

Great headers.
Though I wish they weren't needed, and we could just look at some stones pictures

I think it would be nice to make another thread with nice memories and pictures and leave this for condelences and feelings

Both threads will be linked to one space for Gary at rocksoff.org that I plan to do; so what you post here/there will be linked from the upcoming website exactly as you write it

Egon wrote on Jun 12^th, 2024 at 8:10am:

Great headers. Though I wish they weren't needed, and we could just look at some stones pictures

I think you're right and I'm sure that if I had asked him about this, his answer would have been "nah... they are here for the Stones"

6 days of headers for Gazza who passed away 6/6... wait...

Voodoo Chile In Wonderland wrote

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6 days of headers for Gazza who passed away 6/6... wait...

BWAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!! PERFECT!!!  ;D ;D ;D <3!!!

Reading this thread now, I feel embarrassed that I didn't say enough back on page 1.  Seeing all these great people and posters come out to celebrate Gazza is emotional and incredible.  I wish I had said more!

I still remember a few private emails from Gazza back in the day with some very wise scolding advice as to how to live life.  And I'll always remember walking down a street in London in 2003 and hearing a loud whistle and "hey, you fecking idiot, we're over here!"

Gary (and Gerado) built something incredible here.  Brought lots of nice people together.  He will always be remembered by me.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HB2EPoiWL7A

Jeep wrote on Jun 14^th, 2024 at 10:43am:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HB2EPoiWL7A

Love this outtake! Thank you…

To me Bob Dylan’s first album is one of the greatest debuts ever, just a few know that “The House of the Rising Sun” was first covered by Dylan and then The Animals released because of Dylan’s version. Similar with “In my time of Dying” that Led Zeppelin released some years later as their own, crediting it to Page - Plant!

Very sad news, devastated too. I never met face to face, but learned a lot from him here and at IORR, rest in peace Gazza

An article about Gazza, Belfast Telegraph, "Sunday Life", Northern Ireland - June 16, 2024 with special thanks to Jack Hastings

https://rocksoff.org/headers2024/j4-sundaylife-2024062024.jpg

On line version here: https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sunday-life/news/tributes-for-rolling-stones-super-fan-gary-after-death-at-61/a1541558057.html#

or click the image

https://focus.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/thumbor/uV_4eZ0R6ANJ9QmhIkDx0jAHnAs=/0x1:567x379/960x640/prod-mh-ireland/1793ffcf-f6f3-4ef8-998b-0d4025c86648/7ad854e2-a971-43d5-89f9-8548c1df0a67/1793ffcf-f6f3-4ef8-998b-0d4025c86648.jpg

I'm going to reply your message here instead of the "Today's Header" thread


ronnie-woody wrote on Jun 19^th, 2024 at 2:34am:

That's great! The story about him immediately booking a flight to see that club show in Paris omg, wow, that's dedication! But I'm not surprised in the slightest^^ But am I blind, is the quality that bad, or did they actually confuse Charlie and Bill in that pic? ::)

haha I can imagine Gazza's reaction about that article, and no, not just because of the Charlie and Bill confusion, the article does not mention Bob Dylan, or his masterwork "The Rolling Stones Gigopraphy", and there are much more to highlight from his life...

Well done to the Belfast Telegraph. As correctly pointed out, it's obviously not Bill Wyman. But Gazza shared some great info about that picture. He's wearing a George Best t-shirt, and Bestie was Gazza's first hero. Charlie asked Gazza if he'd ever met Bestie. Lovely write up. Thanks for sharing.

sirmoonie wrote on Jun 13^th, 2024 at 1:08am:

And I'll always remember walking down a street in London in 2003 and hearing a loud whistle and "hey, you fecking idiot, we're over here!"

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

https://youtu.be/XhGy-3VjNkw?si=um7hkxOoKp8dJnAX

Voodoo Chile in Wonderland wrote on Jun 18^th, 2024 at 11:28pm:

An article about Gazza, Belfast Telegraph, "Sunday Life", Northern Ireland - June 16, 2024 with special thanks to Jack Hastings

A digital copy of the Sunday Life page :

https://zupimages.net/up/24/25/chwa.jpg

Thanks a lot Jeep! The one Jack Hastings gave me is a picture of the newspaper, now we have that one, the on line article (https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sunday-life/news/tributes-for-rolling-stones-super-fan-gary-after-death-at-61/a1541558057.html#) and the image you sent!! Thanks again

Gazza forever!

Love the picky with “former stone  bill Wyman “

;D

A month has passed, but still can't really believe it.

Egon wrote on Jul 9^th, 2024 at 6:15am:

A month has passed, but still can't really believe it.

I  don’t comprehend it either , we were  born just days apart  very chilling  :'(

I want to thank our neighbors IORR and Shidoobee. the first has the Gazza thread sticky for some days and the second a candle in his honor

http://www.rocksoff.org/headers2024/j4-gazza-iorr.jpg

http://www.rocksoff.org/headers2024/j4-gazza-shidoobee.jpg

Also, Keno sent me an e-mail with his condolences and then we had a nice conversation about past, present and future. He has some health issues and says hi to everyone who was a gasser in the past, he closed his board 5 years ago

Damn…  :'(

https://i.postimg.cc/1tpxNyMT/IMG-0663.jpg

I used to post on Keno's GAS, GAS, GAS board back in the day.   Met many great Posters there...Keno, Sir Stonesalot, Marco, FPM, Annie, 2000 Man, Honky Tonk Man, Maxlugar and many more.  It was in the early days. 

Great friends, great times.  Thank you to Keno and please feel better soon!

leonid wrote on Jul 12^th, 2024 at 12:22am:

Damn…

Damn!

I was summerromance on Keno's board, a long time ago...

leonid wrote on Jul 12^th, 2024 at 12:22am:

Damn…  :'( https://i.postimg.cc/1tpxNyMT/IMG-0663.jpg

This was our conversation on April 19, 2024... One of my reasons to go to the opening show, was the myth of Keith's immortlity and the recent dead of TomL

https://rocksoff.org/headers2024/j4-chat-houston-keith-immortality.jpg

Having a Gazza moment...and it sucks.
Whenever Neil Young released a new album, archive, etc...he and I would chat about it for what seemed a few minutes, but would be for an hour at least.

Neil dropped a new cut on Friday...I just listened to it..."Bright Sunny Day".

I have no one to chat about it with.

on top it's called "Bright Sunny Day"  :'(

The ol' Irish fuck would have loved to see this!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uSpRrQFNUjw

RIP Gazza I can't believe it

Today is Gazza's birthday

I shall have a few to his memory

Here's thinking of you Gazza......

A year without Gags in person.
Regards to his memory.

This is the first birthday in which he is no longer with us, exactly one week before the first anniversary of his death.

We miss you Gazza!

GAZZA, You are greatly missed. 

Can't believe it's been 1 year today

Thinking of you today dear Gary

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KzvnEvbL-qs

Miss you Gazza, will ya ?

6 days ago I was in Marseille for Springsteen's show and was thinking of Gary.
2 days ago Bruce & the band were at Anfield in Liverpool. Gary would have been there for sure

Springsteen ends all the concerts this year with a cover of Bob Dylan.
This is for Gary :

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V88COZFe4ho

I was there too Jeep

https://x.com/LinfieldHistory/status/1930907153386057991

Today is the first anniversary of his death. We miss you, will ya?

A member of the Unholy Trinity passes on 6/6 around 6:00... sppoky, isn't it?


Jeep wrote on Jun 6^th, 2025 at 10:39am:

https://x.com/LinfieldHistory/status/1930907153386057991

Great pic

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Gsv10G_WQAArKjd.jpg

A year already. Doesn't seem that long.

Miss you!