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Obit: Phil Thomas (British Columbia singer-Jan 07)
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Subject: Obit: Phil Thomas From: johnross Date: 27 Jan 07 - 01:53 AM I have just learned that Phil Thomas died peacefully Thursday night. Over more than fifty years, Phil collected and shared the folk songs of his native British Columbia, on Canada's Pacific coast. The songs that he brought into the folk music community are an important part of the heritage of the Pacific Northwest. His book and recordings are essential parts of any collection of Canadian or Northwestern folk music. His guidance and mentoring have had a huge effect on several generations of folk music enthusiasts and scholars. A lot of us on both sides of the border will miss him. |
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Subject: RE: Obit: Phil Thomas From: Deckman Date: 27 Jan 07 - 04:10 AM He will be greatly missed. Bob |
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Subject: RE: Obit: Phil Thomas From: Zany Mouse Date: 27 Jan 07 - 05:41 AM I don't know him but it's always sad to hear of yet another folkie joining Cloud Folk Club. My sympathy to family and friends. Rhiannon |
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Subject: RE: Obit: Phil Thomas From: Stilly River Sage Date: 27 Jan 07 - 10:58 AM He had worked for years with a university in Vancouver to process his music collection. I spoke with him about that after my father died, because he had the foresight to be doing something that so many singers need to do, that I need to do. His contributions, both musically and archivally, were and will be huge in the region. Maggie Dwyer (SRS) |
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Subject: RE: Obit: Phil Thomas From: Fred Maslan Date: 27 Jan 07 - 10:20 PM Very sorry to hear about Phil passing. Phil & Hilda will be missed. |
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Subject: RE: Obit: Phil Thomas (British Columbia singer-Jan 07) From: GUEST,Jon Bartlett Date: 28 Jan 07 - 05:15 AM I'm really sorry to hear this. John. I'm in India right now, back 8 February, when I'll post an obituary. Any news about the funeral? Jon Bartlett |
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