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Re: RIP Gazza (1963 - 2024)
Reply #76 - 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.

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Re: RIP Gazza (1963 - 2024)
Reply #77 - Jun 7^th, 2024 at 5:33pm

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!

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Re: RIP Gazza (1963 - 2024)
Reply #78 - Jun 7^th, 2024 at 6:23pm

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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Re: RIP Gazza (1963 - 2024)
Reply #79 - Jun 7^th, 2024 at 7:03pm

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

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Re: RIP Gazza (1963 - 2024)
Reply #80 - Jun 7^th, 2024 at 7:43pm

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

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andrews27 Rocks Off Regular Offline Wake up Bowie or we all through!! Posts: 1,624 Pittsburgh, PA, USA Gender:	Re: RIP Gazza (1963 - 2024) Reply #81 - Jun 7^th, 2024 at 7:47pm Oh, my God, I'm so sorry! Just found out. Rest In Peace, friend to us all.
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WaiteringOnAFiend Rocks Off Regular Offline Rocks Off Rules You Bastards Posts: 1,513	Re: RIP Gazza (1963 - 2024) Reply #82 - Jun 7^th, 2024 at 8:58pm A horrible cat's-after-me.
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Steel Wheels Rocks Off Regular Offline Much love and support to my dear friend Mary! Posts: 2,675 2,000 Light Years From Home Gender:	Re: RIP Gazza (1963 - 2024) Reply #83 - Jun 7^th, 2024 at 9:35pm 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.
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Sighunt Rocks Off Regular Offline Rocks Off Rules You Bastards Posts: 12 Gender:	Re: RIP Gazza (1963 - 2024) Reply #84 - Jun 7^th, 2024 at 10:36pm 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.
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Jeep Rocks Off Regular Offline Posts: 278 Frogland Gender:	Re: RIP Gazza (1963 - 2024) Reply #85 - Jun 8^th, 2024 at 5:14am Last song from the last of the 4 shows in Ireland. Dublin, may 19th 2024.
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smcl Rocks Off Regular Offline Rocks Off Rules You Bastards Posts: 3 Gender:	Re: RIP Gazza (1963 - 2024) Reply #86 - Jun 8^th, 2024 at 6:48am Condolences to his family and those who were close to him.
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Goo Rocks Off Regular Offline Rocks Off Rules You Bastards Posts: 866 USA Gender:	Re: RIP Gazza (1963 - 2024) Reply #87 - Jun 8^th, 2024 at 9:55am This is unbelievable, did a few trades with him years ago, very nice......
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CS Rocks Off Regular Offline Rocks Off Rules You Bastards Posts: 435 Hell Gender:	Re: RIP Gazza (1963 - 2024) Reply #88 - Jun 8^th, 2024 at 1:11pm Devastated, that’s my post, can’t say more
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Tom Rocks Off Regular Offline Rocks Off Rules You Bastards Posts: 601 US Gender:	Re: RIP Gazza (1963 - 2024) Reply #89 - Jun 8^th, 2024 at 2:08pm 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
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Voodoo Chile in Wonderland Unholy Trinity Admin Online The Stones are back you bastards!!!! Posts: 17,277 Wonderland Gender:	Re: RIP Gary Galbraith (Gazza) 1963 - 2024 Reply #90 - Jun 8^th, 2024 at 6:44pm Nice one Tom
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Steel Wheels Rocks Off Regular Offline Much love and support to my dear friend Mary! Posts: 2,675 2,000 Light Years From Home Gender:	Re: RIP Gary Galbraith (Gazza) 1963 - 2024 Reply #91 - Jun 8^th, 2024 at 6:44pm https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/world/linfield-post-tributes-after-passing-of-clu...
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Voodoo Chile in Wonderland Unholy Trinity Admin Online The Stones are back you bastards!!!! Posts: 17,277 Wonderland Gender:	Re: RIP Gary Galbraith (Gazza) 1963 - 2024 Reply #92 - Jun 8^th, 2024 at 6:45pm I took this one with Gazza's camera, Hartford - March 1999 In memory of Gary Galbraith (Gazza) 1963 - 2024
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Jeep Rocks Off Regular Offline Posts: 278 Frogland Gender:	Re: RIP Gary Galbraith (Gazza) 1963 - 2024 Reply #93 - Jun 8^th, 2024 at 6:57pm https://twitter.com/LinfieldFCWomen/status/1799363929736630646
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Voodoo Chile in Wonderland Unholy Trinity Admin Online The Stones are back you bastards!!!! Posts: 17,277 Wonderland Gender:	Re: RIP Gary Galbraith (Gazza) 1963 - 2024 Reply #94 - Jun 8^th, 2024 at 7:33pm 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)
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PartyDoll MEG Rocks Off Regular Offline Just one drink from your lovin' cup Posts: 3,127	Re: RIP Gary Galbraith (Gazza) 1963 - 2024 Reply #95 - Jun 8^th, 2024 at 8:17pm 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
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Re: RIP Gary Galbraith (Gazza) 1963 - 2024
Reply #96 - Jun 8^th, 2024 at 8:20pm

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

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)

Absolutely! He deserves it

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Re: RIP Gary Galbraith (Gazza) 1963 - 2024
Reply #97 - Jun 9^th, 2024 at 5:41am

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:

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':

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

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Re: RIP Gary Galbraith (Gazza) 1963 - 2024
Reply #98 - Jun 9^th, 2024 at 6:59pm

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 Wink

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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Re: RIP Gary Galbraith (Gazza) 1963 - 2024
Reply #99 - Jun 9^th, 2024 at 8:03pm

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

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