John Renbourn RIP

RE: John Renbourn RIP, posted on March 27, 2015 at 12:14:28
tesla Audiophile Posts: 3180 Location: San Diego County, California Joined: October 25, 2000	He is missed, great music.... Proudly serving content-free posts since 1984.

RE: John Renbourn RIP, posted on March 27, 2015 at 18:03:05

Brian Walsh
Distributor or Rep

Posts: 10768
Location: IL
Joined: December 6, 1999

I had the pleasure of seeing him perform a few times in the Chicago area and at a couple of venues in Wisconsin, the last an appearance in Milwaukee with Jacqui McShee, whose voice simply must be experienced. I was lucky enough to sit right up against the stage, front and center, less than 20 feet away.

John made his nuanced guitar playing look so dead easy, as all true masters do. I'm honored to have met the man and experienced his breathtaking artistry.

A notable loss this is.
Brian Walsh

RE: John Renbourn RIP, posted on March 27, 2015 at 23:32:23
kavakidd Audiophile Posts: 20316 Location: Upstate NY Joined: April 15, 2004	I'm jealous and - YES - Jacqui McShee is absolutely incredible as well. "Man is the only animal that blushes - or needs to" Mark Twain

RE: John Renbourn RIP, posted on March 28, 2015 at 10:08:22
Mike B. Audiophile Posts: 26356 Location: OR Joined: September 27, 1999 Contributor Since: September 1, 1999	I was a late arrival to his fan club. I didn't listen to Pentangle back in the day. So many good groups-so little time. Bob Crump was the person who got me to listen to his work. I saw him play at a local small venue about 10 years ago. RIP

One of my all-time favorite guitarists, posted on March 31, 2015 at 12:25:02

Brian H P
Audiophile

Posts: 1291
Location: Oregon
Joined: December 18, 2012

Back in HS, when most of my peers were head-bangin' to Zep and Sabbath, I was seriously into Pentangle, Fairport, Steeleye Span, and Incredible String Band. Renbourn was one of the players who inspired me to explore finger picking and alternate tunings, and introduced me to the medieval and renaissance repertoire. "Lady and the Unicorn" remains one of my "desert island collection" albums -- listened to it last night, and realized I still love it as much as I did at 16.

same here, posted on March 31, 2015 at 12:31:41
Ralph Manufacturer Posts: 4778 Location: Minnesota Joined: April 24, 2002	Enchanted Garden is my favorite.

RE: John Renbourn RIP, posted on March 31, 2015 at 14:26:19
fantja Audiophile Posts: 15524 Location: Alabama Joined: September 11, 2010	R.I.P.

RE: John Renbourn RIP, posted on April 7, 2015 at 09:32:12

Roastaman
Audiophile

Posts: 516
Location: Seattle
Joined: July 18, 2000

Wow, another great leaves this world. I remember in college, during the mid-seventies, I used to spend much of my food money on records. I was a hungry music lover. The record store I went to would always play new LP's as they hit the shelves. I was not familiar with JR till I came into the shop one day and they were playing "The Balck Baloon". I had to have it! They pulled it off the TT and sold it to me. I played that LP till I could hear both sides at the same. I still have it and many more of his LP's and CD's. He was one of my all time fav's and I'm just sorry I never saw him live. Bye John.

General Asylum

John Renbourn RIP

64.122.72.31