Bernard Overton - R.I.P

[kalle]

just received some sad news from Colin Goldie


Unfortunately we have to let you know of the sad news that Bernard
Overton passed away last week. It was quite unexpected and a shock for
many. It happened last Saturday when he was on a weekend break with
his wife Margaret. She has been trying to contact family first before
making it public.

Many will know Bernard but for those who do not, he together with the
help of Finbar Furey introduced for the first time in traditional
music, lower keyed whistles, most notably the Low D. It is 40 years
this year since he made his first whistle and he never stopped making
even up to the last days. Before he started making whistles there were
no bands playing the lower keyed whistles and when you look around
today there are so many musicians/bands in the world that use these
instruments. It is quite unbelievable really and also how many
instrument makers have started making these instruments since then.
What was started back then, certainly has made a big effect on the
sound of the music we hear today. Chances are high that one of your
favorite bands uses Low whistles. He will be missed a lot by those who
had known him.

The funeral will take place on the 30th of June in Coventry, UK.

Our thoughts are with Margaret, Dawn and David.


Colin and Brigitte
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Bernard will be missed

kalle