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30 Aug 2011

Face Value: So long and thanks for all the fish

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Posted By : John Wilkinson: | Comments : 22

Goodbye

Hi all.

It is my sad duty to inform you of a four foot restriction on.......

Erm...... sorry got carried away there ;)

Just for those of you are are even slightly interested I can announce that Face Value are disbanding at the end of this year. Our last planned gig will be at The Box in Crewe on 17/12/11. This is almost 12 years to the day that Face Value mark 1 played its first gig to a great crowd in a tiny pub in Widnes on 11/12/99

It has been a hell of a ride for twelve years and I would like to thank everyone who came to one of our gigs, said and wrote nice things about us, and some who became good friends over the course of the bands life.

I really hope that even for a short time you may have enjoyed yourselves at one of our gigs. We certainly did.

God bless and good luck to all the superb Genesis tribute bands for the future

Best wishes

John

Comments

# Posted by Rob Redfern, Black Rose,more f... - 30/08/2011, 20:20 (GMT)

aaaaaaaaaaaaarrrgggh John no!

youve been in my top 3 to watch again this year, please add some more gigs before year end so i can watch ya again! :0(

# Posted by 45's - 30/08/2011, 20:20 (GMT)

...... humanoid height !

End of an era John.

Seen many a great gig from you guys,

All the best matey, take care,

Rick & Anne.

# Posted by Tubthumper - 30/08/2011, 20:21 (GMT)

????????? Bugger.

I've been checking your gig list on a weekly basis to see when you were going to be playing anywhere near.

Say it ain't so!

# Posted by Smiler, Route66 - 30/08/2011, 20:31 (GMT)

Thats sad news john, you're one of the good guys,,, any other projects planned... ??
all the best... bill

# Posted by Alyerpal - 30/08/2011, 20:51 (GMT)

All the best to you and your family John.

Do us ALL a favour and post your gig dates to the end will you?

AYP

# Posted by The Cottonhouse Shakers - 30/08/2011, 21:14 (GMT)

Good luck John with your next project. I just saw you the once when we did that gig together near Bolton last year. Face Value are a thoroughly proffessional outfit, I'm sure that whatever you choose to do next will be just as good.

# Posted by JOHNNY MEERKAT - 30/08/2011, 21:36 (GMT)

What a shame, I'm sure you have your reasons....Good luck fellas and as Al says post your gigs so we can have a reet good NWB send off (AYP to organise!)

Graham

# Posted by chopperhontas - 30/08/2011, 21:42 (GMT)

John,
Never seen the band or met you, but from the Vids you've posted you look like a cracking band. Having said that 12 years is a good innings for any band so guess you're ready for a change?

Good luck.

# Posted by Willow (of somebig™Fish) (Reti... - 30/08/2011, 22:26 (GMT)

echo everything said above ... never met or seen, but always an eminently sensible poster ...... so sod off!!
LOLOL

Good luck John
x

# Posted by John Wilkinson: - 30/08/2011, 22:32 (GMT)

Very humbled by the well wishers here...

Gig list to be posted soon but erm... Cough... Railway Bromley Cross 24th Sept ;)

Thanks guys and gals

Best wishes

John

# Posted by Alyerpal - 30/08/2011, 22:33 (GMT)

Well gee - thanks Skips!!

AYP

# Posted by JOHNNY MEERKAT - 30/08/2011, 23:01 (GMT)

No probs Al

# Posted by 45's - 31/08/2011, 00:06 (GMT)

John, with the following that FV have built up over the years, it would be fitting to do that "one last gig" in a large theatre.

Think about it,

Thanks for the entertainment pal, don't be a stranger,

Rick & Anne. xx

# Posted by LAST GANG IN TOWN - 31/08/2011, 00:37 (GMT)

John
You've always been a positive voice and a true gent. I wish you well...
Gary

# Posted by ST Photography - VIVA LA COMMU... - 31/08/2011, 08:00 (GMT)

Sad news indeed John. I will make an effort to see you before you wrap things up. And all the best for the future.
Asa

# Posted by John Wilkinson: - 31/08/2011, 09:43 (GMT)

Thanks guys....

So any band want a knackered old singer ? ;)

Best wishes

John

# Posted by PINK FLOYDish - 31/08/2011, 11:27 (GMT)

Watch this John, remember our conversation on the phone the other day wink wink

Kev

# Posted by Viva la Coldplay - 31/08/2011, 13:13 (GMT)

Very sad to hear that John. :(

Shaun

# Posted by ~ THE SUG4R BULLETS ~ - 31/08/2011, 14:16 (GMT)

All the best with your future plans matey :)

Dean

# Posted by Mutha Humbucker - 31/08/2011, 15:27 (GMT)

I will be catching before you disband

Its sad to hear... but guess we aint seen the last of your vocal talents

# Posted by Roj (Black Rose) - 31/08/2011, 16:40 (GMT)

Fuckin Bollox, better get to see you very soon.

# Posted by Off The Rails - 31/08/2011, 17:12 (GMT)

Wow John I definitely was`nt expecting that, I have just got back from my jollies about an hour ago, I am really sorry to hear you are disbanding, Face Value is one of the best bands I have seen in recent years, I wish you all the best for the future.

all the best Tony

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