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RIP Gary Galbraith (Gazza) 1963 - 2024 (Read 12,769 times)

open-g Rocks Off Regular Offline Silence is golden, Duct tape is silver Posts: 619 Berlin Gender:	Re: RIP Gazza (1963 - 2024) Reply #50 - Jun 7^th, 2024 at 7:02am 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
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Re: RIP Gazza (1963 - 2024)
Reply #51 - Jun 7^th, 2024 at 7:02am

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

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Jeep Rocks Off Regular Offline Posts: 278 Frogland Gender:	Re: RIP Gazza (1963 - 2024) Reply #52 - Jun 7^th, 2024 at 7:21am 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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ThomasOliver Rocks Off Regular Offline Posts: 246 Gender:	Re: RIP Gazza (1963 - 2024) Reply #53 - Jun 7^th, 2024 at 7:59am Total shock. RIP Gazza.
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Voodoo Chile in Wonderland Unholy Trinity Admin Offline The Stones are back you bastards!!!! Posts: 17,273 Wonderland Gender:	Re: RIP Gazza (1963 - 2024) Reply #54 - Jun 7^th, 2024 at 8:23am 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"
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StickyStones Rocks Off Regular Offline Rocks Off Rules You Bastards Posts: 301 Gender:	Re: RIP Gazza (1963 - 2024) Reply #55 - Jun 7^th, 2024 at 8:48am RIP to Gazza, and may he be jamming up up in the heavenly above with Brian, Charlie, and Stu
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Rags Rocks Off Regular Offline Rocks Off Rules You Bastards Posts: 9	Re: RIP Gazza (1963 - 2024) Reply #56 - Jun 7^th, 2024 at 8:52am So sorry to hear this sad news. My heartfelt condolences and prayers to Gary’s family and friends.
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christijanus Rocks Off Regular Offline Scrap that shit off my shoes Posts: 150 The Netherlands Gender:	Re: RIP Gazza (1963 - 2024) Reply #57 - Jun 7^th, 2024 at 9:02am 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
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Re: RIP Gazza (1963 - 2024)
Reply #58 - Jun 7^th, 2024 at 9:14am

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.

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gimmekeef Rocks Off Regular Offline Posts: 5,759 Ontario Canada Gender:	Re: RIP Gazza (1963 - 2024) Reply #59 - Jun 7^th, 2024 at 9:21am A man of human wealth and taste..may he forever enjoy the Sweet Sounds of Heaven.
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Pdog Rocks Off Regular Offline Posts: 6,129 aTx Gender:	Re: RIP Gazza (1963 - 2024) Reply #60 - Jun 7^th, 2024 at 9:24am Gary rocked it until the end
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Zack Rocks Off Regular Offline Chiba Face Rules You Bastards! Posts: 1,729 Dakar Gender:	Re: RIP Gazza (1963 - 2024) Reply #61 - Jun 7^th, 2024 at 9:31am OMG this is awful. My condolences to Heather and his whole family. RIP
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Brainbell Jangler Rocks Off Regular Offline Rocks Off Rules You Bastards Posts: 1,331 Portland, OR Gender:	Re: RIP Gazza (1963 - 2024) Reply #62 - Jun 7^th, 2024 at 10:00am 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.
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Roostah Rocks Off Regular Offline I've found my bastard children !! Posts: 167 Portland, Oregon Gender:	Re: RIP Gazza (1963 - 2024) Reply #63 - Jun 7^th, 2024 at 10:37am Unbelievable ! Sad news. I was happy to share some time with him at the Twickenham show immortalized in 'Four Flicks'. Rest in Peace, Gary.
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gorda Rocks Off Regular Offline Rocks Off Rules You Bastards Posts: 1,132 Gender:	Re: RIP Gazza (1963 - 2024) Reply #64 - Jun 7^th, 2024 at 11:20am Rest easy, Gazza. 🕊️ You shall be missed.
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axl79 Rocks Off Regular Offline Rocks Off Rules You Bastards Posts: 292 Stockholm, Sweden Gender:	Re: RIP Gazza (1963 - 2024) Reply #65 - Jun 7^th, 2024 at 12:00pm Can't believe it, I'm in shock! Rest in peace , Gazza! Listen to "Sweet sounds of Heaven" and raise my glass for you...
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The Wick Rocks Off Regular Offline Posts: 1,019	Re: RIP Gazza (1963 - 2024) Reply #66 - 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.
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Freya Gin Rocks Off Regular Offline They'll Never Make a Saint of Me! Posts: 709 2000 light years from home Gender:	Re: RIP Gazza (1963 - 2024) Reply #67 - Jun 7^th, 2024 at 12:30pm 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.
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Re: RIP Gazza (1963 - 2024)
Reply #68 - Jun 7^th, 2024 at 12:46pm

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.

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Re: RIP Gazza (1963 - 2024)
Reply #69 - Jun 7^th, 2024 at 1:07pm

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

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Factory Girl Rocks Off Regular Offline Posts: 2,207 US Gender:	Re: RIP Gazza (1963 - 2024) Reply #70 - Jun 7^th, 2024 at 1:28pm 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.
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Tumbling Dijs Rocks Off Regular Offline The Stones in a club is still the ultimate rush. Posts: 355 Gender:	Re: RIP Gazza (1963 - 2024) Reply #71 - Jun 7^th, 2024 at 1:30pm R.I.P.
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Re: RIP Gazza (1963 - 2024)
Reply #72 - 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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Re: RIP Gazza (1963 - 2024)
Reply #73 - Jun 7^th, 2024 at 3:01pm

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

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Re: RIP Gazza (1963 - 2024)
Reply #74 - Jun 7^th, 2024 at 3:36pm

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

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"

I am completely devastated. He was my Rolling Stones' Rocks Off Message Board Mate for 25 YEARS !!!!!! RIP Gazza
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