Alan Cynic Posted September 8, 2012 Report Share Posted September 8, 2012 David Mackay, who posted on here as Free Tibet, passed away in the early hours of this morning, after a long battle with leukaemia. If you met, or were in contact on here with David, you'll know he was a great supporter of local bands, and a keen collector of music, as well as being a lovely guy. I had the pleasure of being David's friend for a few years, and was delighted to have him as a bandmate in Matricarians. He'll be a big loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scootray Posted September 8, 2012 Report Share Posted September 8, 2012 David Mackay, who posted on here as Free Tibet, passed away in the early hours of this morning, after a long battle with leukaemia. If you met, or were in contact on here with David, you'll know he was a great supporter of local bands, and a keen collector of music, as well as being a lovely guy. I had the pleasure of being David's friend for a few years, and was delighted to have him as a bandmate in Matricarians. He'll be a big loss.Sorry to hear that Alan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alkaline Posted September 8, 2012 Report Share Posted September 8, 2012 David Mackay, who posted on here as Free Tibet, passed away in the early hours of this morning, after a long battle with leukaemia. If you met, or were in contact on here with David, you'll know he was a great supporter of local bands, and a keen collector of music, as well as being a lovely guy. I had the pleasure of being David's friend for a few years, and was delighted to have him as a bandmate in Matricarians. He'll be a big loss. Shit, that's awful. My thoughts to his family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
framheim Posted September 8, 2012 Report Share Posted September 8, 2012 ah fuck sake. that terrible news. rip david, you'll be sorely missed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dakota Posted September 8, 2012 Report Share Posted September 8, 2012 :'( I never knew him, but rest in peace.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TelecasterSam Posted September 8, 2012 Report Share Posted September 8, 2012 Oh dear, what sad news .... my thoughts are with his family and friends Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Milner Posted September 8, 2012 Report Share Posted September 8, 2012 Holy shit! That is horrible to hear, RIP man, you were always a good member of the boards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diesel Posted September 8, 2012 Report Share Posted September 8, 2012 R.I.P. David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hog Posted September 9, 2012 Report Share Posted September 9, 2012 Tragic. RIP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hog Posted September 9, 2012 Report Share Posted September 9, 2012 P.S Indeed... Free Tibet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Posted September 9, 2012 Report Share Posted September 9, 2012 Sad news RIP David. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest davetherave Posted September 9, 2012 Report Share Posted September 9, 2012 RIP David . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Owl PhD Posted September 9, 2012 Report Share Posted September 9, 2012 That's very sad news - always enjoyed his posts on here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaaakkkeee Posted September 9, 2012 Report Share Posted September 9, 2012 Very sad to hear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soda Jerk Posted September 9, 2012 Report Share Posted September 9, 2012 Very sad news. Lived just around the corner from me, and was genuinely one of the nicest and most helpful people I've ever met. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.M Posted September 9, 2012 Report Share Posted September 9, 2012 Ah man, his name came up in conversation the other night as a few mutual friends were intending visiting him while they were back in the city. Never really knew him myself, but the few times our paths crossed he always seemed like a great guy.Fucking shame. RIP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigsby Posted September 9, 2012 Report Share Posted September 9, 2012 RIP, only met him once, and just a couple of months ago, but he we a nice bloke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Gold Posted September 9, 2012 Report Share Posted September 9, 2012 It was a real pleasure to have known Dave. Downright gent. He will be sorely missed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teabags Posted September 10, 2012 Report Share Posted September 10, 2012 That's pretty awful. Met him a fair few times at local gigs and talked about music. Top bloke. RIP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stroopy121 Posted September 10, 2012 Report Share Posted September 10, 2012 Horrid thing to be taken down by. Hope it was as peaceful as possible. My condolences to his family and loved ones.xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mora-Treat-Guru Posted September 10, 2012 Report Share Posted September 10, 2012 Was a true honour to have known him. A wonderful and kind human at all times! He will be sorely missed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eupraxia Posted September 10, 2012 Report Share Posted September 10, 2012 Dave was truly one of the really good guys. I knew Dave for about 5/6 years and he was the single most supportive person I ever encountered in Aberdeen. He used to come to pretty much all the gigs I played or put on, and he would always make the time to have a chat. He sent me loads of Matricarians recordings by post, and I loved enthusing about music with him. A properly outstanding gentleman in many ways.After being told the news on Saturday, I thought about him a lot over the weekend and I am extremely glad I got to catch up with him the last time I was in Aberdeen in June. RIP, Dave. You will be missed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
girl anachronism Posted September 10, 2012 Report Share Posted September 10, 2012 I'm finding this difficult to come to terms with, and in a lot of ways, it still doesn't seem real. As others have said, Dave was one of the most supportive and genuine people I've ever met, an absolute gentleman, and I'm really glad to have known him. He was always incredibly enthusiastic and encouraging to local musicians and promoters and I have so many fond memories of discussing music with him for hours, often accompanied by a whisky or three. He was also immensely talented, I always enjoyed his contributions to the Matricarians recordings, and over the weekend, we've been listening to his solo Training Bra material, absolutely astonishing sounds. Dave showed amazing strength throughout his long battle, he was philosophical and never angry, even in the most difficult times. His wit, warmth and humility made him an absolute pleasure to be around and we only ever had a great time in his company. I'm going to miss him so much. Rest in peace, David. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierre Von Mondragon Posted September 10, 2012 Report Share Posted September 10, 2012 I never knew him in person, but he was one of the most musically clued up folk here, and never unneccesarily combative with it. Condolences to friends and family, a sad loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monster Zero Posted September 10, 2012 Report Share Posted September 10, 2012 Sad to hear that Alan, didn’t know David very well, we were introduced at a Tunnels gig a few years back (I have a feeling I was perhaps over blethering to yourself and you introduced us) and we discovered a mutual liking of Earth and swapped a few live CD’s through the post....I always enjoyed seeing what his latest purchases were in the ‘What CD’s have You Been Buying?’ thread, hopefully his obviously treasured collection finds it’s way to someone who will appreciate it as much.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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