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06 Apr 2011

it is with great sadness......

Posted By : International Rescue | Comments : 25

that we announce the death of our keyboard player Ian Stevens.

Ian joined the band two years ago and, despite severe illness, played some great gigs with the band and never ever gave up hope.

he was a superb musician and we will miss him and his always happy disposition and endless stream of jokes

it was a pleasure and a privilege to have known him.

The very talented Christian Madden will be joining us for future gigs - next one at Bridge Bier Haus on April 24th as part of Burnley Blues Festival.

Comments

# Posted by grooverman - 06/04/2011, 21:06 (GMT)

Shocker I didnt get to meet or hear ian play, but condolances to yourselves . very sad news guys

# Posted by 45's - 06/04/2011, 21:08 (GMT)

Very sad news, God bless him.

# Posted by The Cottonhouse Shakers - 06/04/2011, 21:17 (GMT)

Dreadful news. Sincere condolences to his family, friends and International Rescue.

# Posted by freestealer - 06/04/2011, 21:40 (GMT)

sorrowful news guys our condolences to you and his family

# Posted by Mark bassist in Piggery Bandan... - 06/04/2011, 21:49 (GMT)

Am saddened by your loss guys, my sincerest condolences to you guys and primarily his family.

Theres a massive lesson here everybody as demonstrated so nobly by Ian.... We aint here for ever, we all love what we do... so we should take every opportunity to do what we love and share it (and enrich others lives in the process)...

Lump in my fucking throat now .... makes a mockery of the squabbles that have been doing the rounds recently.

All the best x

# Posted by DAKOTA - 06/04/2011, 21:50 (GMT)

Very sad indeed , God Bless Him and again our condolences to you and his family

# Posted by VANKWISH - 06/04/2011, 21:55 (GMT)

very sad. best wishes.

# Posted by Bad Horsie (Mick) - 06/04/2011, 22:11 (GMT)

Sincere condolences to you all.

Let's hope this puts some of the petty rubbish that has happened on here recently into perspective.

# Posted by TEX & THE HARDCORE TROUBAD... - 06/04/2011, 22:13 (GMT)

Sorry to hear of your loss, condolences to all concerned !!!

# Posted by Alyerpal - 06/04/2011, 22:58 (GMT)

What everyone else said - you never know what tomorrow will bring.....

AYP

# Posted by 5th Element - 07/04/2011, 00:20 (GMT)

Condolences to all.Very sad.

Innuendo

# Posted by Off The Rails - 07/04/2011, 08:19 (GMT)

Wow, I am really sorry to hear that, I met Ian last year, he seemed a really great guy to get on with, please accept my sincere condolences.

Tony

# Posted by The Dawg - 07/04/2011, 09:24 (GMT)

Very sad to hear that news.

# Posted by Synthy Mike - 07/04/2011, 09:45 (GMT)

That's awful news. My thoughts are with you guys and Ian's family.

# Posted by Pete Presleys Raised on Rock - 07/04/2011, 10:19 (GMT)

sad news. our thoughts are with you and his family.

# Posted by Nick (Catch Afters) - 07/04/2011, 11:50 (GMT)

Sad news, my condolences to freinds and family.

# Posted by Smiler, Route66 - 07/04/2011, 12:29 (GMT)

sad news indeed.. condolences to his family and friends...bill

# Posted by Batter head - 07/04/2011, 13:17 (GMT)

Sorry to hear that sad news

# Posted by No Boundarys - 07/04/2011, 15:43 (GMT)

Very sad indeed, condolences to all concerened.

# Posted by International Rescue - 07/04/2011, 17:45 (GMT)

thanks for all the kind words guys, I'll pass them on to Ian's family.

# Posted by SABRE - 07/04/2011, 19:09 (GMT)

did not know him but always a sad day when fellow musicians depart
for the big gig in the sky. my thoughts go out to his family,

# Posted by the stories - 08/04/2011, 00:36 (GMT)

very very sad news, our thoughts go out to his family & loved ones .

# Posted by Roj (Black Rose) - 08/04/2011, 16:54 (GMT)

Agree with Bad Horsie's comments. Deppest condolences to you all and the family.

# Posted by lynnmonk - 10/04/2011, 12:51 (GMT)

Condolences. You can replace a band member but the music will never sound the same again. Everyone has a unique talent to add.

# Posted by The Glamtastic 4 - 17/04/2011, 16:32 (GMT)

Ian was a great guy...funny,talented and no ego. He fitted in with the band so well...such a shame we didn't get to play more gigs with him - as he was undergoing treatment and was unwell for periods of time. He loved playing with IR and anyone who saw him play could see that! ...we'll miss his great talent and terrible jokes! ;)
Cheers Duncan (International Rescue)

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