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JOHN ROSTILL 1942 - 1973
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26 Nov 2010, 14:24by Arpeggio
Just to say that it was 37 years ago today when the tragic death of John Rostill was announced. John was found by Bruce in his (John's) private recording studio at his home. Apparently electrocuted - John was slumped in a chair, bass guitar in hand with his fingers still on the strings. A horribly premature end for a very talented musician and a terrible loss to his immediate family and friends. But....John's music lives on and he is still remembered by the Shadows and their many fans worldwide. RIP John.
Rob Bradford
Re: JOHN ROSTILL 1942 - 1973
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26 Nov 2010, 14:35by dave robinson
I remember it well, someone told us when we returned to our hotel (The Stag at Wishaw) after our gig whilst touring Scotland. He was a great musician and songwriter, never to be forgotten. RIP John.
Re: JOHN ROSTILL 1942 - 1973
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26 Nov 2010, 14:40by Bojan
Terrible, terrible tragedy !!!
RIP John Rostill . . . you will be remembered !!!
Re: JOHN ROSTILL 1942 - 1973
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26 Nov 2010, 17:34by StuartD
What a talent and what a very nice guy. Those of us who knew him will never forget him.
RIP John
Stuart
Re: JOHN ROSTILL 1942 - 1973
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26 Nov 2010, 17:53by drakula63
I agree. A terrible tragedy. I'm sure that his family, friends, fans and former colleagues will never forget him.
Re: JOHN ROSTILL 1942 - 1973
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26 Nov 2010, 19:58by Geoff_W
I remember hearing the news of John's death on the radio that evening, such a sad loss. RIP John.
Re: JOHN ROSTILL 1942 - 1973
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26 Nov 2010, 20:12by Pierre TEODORI
John will stay always in our memories and in our hearts.
Pierre
Re: JOHN ROSTILL 1942 - 1973
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26 Nov 2010, 22:23by Fenderman
It's still a bit of mystery wht happened to him, how did he get eletrocuted? Was it the bass guitar? I remember reading in 'Funny old world' he was a bit of a whizz with electronics but used to take short cuts sometimes.
Re: JOHN ROSTILL 1942 - 1973
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28 Nov 2010, 00:28by padmat78
Hi friends
I heard of John for the first time when I was a little boy. By his sound in several records of the Shas he gave me the very good idea for learning bass guitar.
Today I play on a Burns Marvin Rostill bass ...N° 0075. I'm pround about.
I'm Matilda's father and so proud as my daughter was in touch with John 's son Paul as he congratulated her CD recorded at Honey hill studios with Warren Bennett and friends several years ago...
I think we never forget John's influance for the bassmen.
Regard to all
Re: JOHN ROSTILL 1942 - 1973
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28 Nov 2010, 16:05by David Martin
Sadly missed...
D