Comments on: ALAN GRIFFITHS 12 April 1959 – 23 March 2017

By: Pat Tedd

Pat Tedd — Sun, 03 Dec 2017 21:40:04 +0000

Bloody Hell!
I played with Alan briefly with The Escape on the Tears for Fears tour way way back, I just happened upon this sad news today.
Too young Too soon
x

By: Joe McGill

Joe McGill — Wed, 19 Apr 2017 22:46:41 +0000

Just heard the news today about Al. Like Neil, I met him through Ange and we worked on a few things together back in the early noughties. Such a genuine, talented guy; his keyboard drumming was second to none! So so sad.

By: Simon Edwards

Simon Edwards — Wed, 29 Mar 2017 14:53:59 +0000

On the nail as ever Dave, and like you it will be Alans’ earlier work that will remain dear to my heart.
Still trying to come to terms with the loss of Alan, yes – he was a lovely guy and I will miss those seemingly endless discussions about music, 7″ singles, productions and of course reel to reel tape recorders.
The first time I heard Alans music was on a demo C60 cassette in 78 – I was so impressed by the guitar sound and vulnerability of his vocals, no frills just raw innocense – and later perfectly demonstrated on the tracks Winter, Poison and Broken Glass. Knowing that we will always have his music to cherish does give some comfort to this terribly sad occasion.
Thanks for the noise Al, always The Alternative.

By: Andy Ounsted

Andy Ounsted — Wed, 29 Mar 2017 10:39:40 +0000

A moving tribute to our dear friend. My brother and i had kept in regular contact with Alan and in recent years would make a point to meet up at each bank holiday throughout each year, to play each other music and enjoy lively conversation.
I shall deeply miss his sense of fun, knowledge and enormous talent.

By: Neil Davidge

Neil Davidge — Wed, 29 Mar 2017 10:36:48 +0000

Alan was a lovely guy, we met through Angelo Bruschini at the studio in Bedminster around 2003 and quickly became friends. We never worked together but he’d often pop round for coffee and we’d chat about music and technology. We lost contact when I eventually moved studios. I miss his relaxed confidence, his clarity, his serenity. Bye mate, it was a real pleasure knowing you.

By: Emil Joachim

Emil Joachim — Fri, 24 Mar 2017 20:59:58 +0000

Looking back some of the best times of my life creating and collaborating with Alan on an old Revox, he was a
true visionary with so much energy and originality, constantly pushing the boundaries of sound and music,
a true legacy which continues today to influence and inspire, musician, poet and friend.