Sad day

It's been a sad day for music today, two very different musicians passing away, both having a small, but none-the-less valued, influence on my life.

Gene Pitney was one of my mum's favorite singers, and she didn't have many, so there was many a time listening to a greatest hits tape she brought back from Jersey.

Martin Gilks, the drummer from the Wonderstuff, also passed away today. The Wonderstuff did some cracking indie-disco tunes back in the days when every weekend was a road trip to London, Bristol, Coventry, Birmingham or Manchester. He also spent some time with the Mighty Lemon Drops, who were probably only the second or third band I ever went to see live.

A sad day indeed.