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General Category => New Model Army => Topic started by: robind on November 04, 2014, 10:12:32 AM

Title: Rob Heaton
Post by: robind on November 04, 2014, 10:12:32 AM

passed 10 years ago today, rest in peace

Title: Re: Rob Heaton
Post by: Shush on November 04, 2014, 11:19:24 AM

A day to celebrate the life and works of a wonderful musician. I will play 225 today  as such. 

Title: Re: Rob Heaton
Post by: Pol on November 04, 2014, 12:31:54 PM

Thanks for that I'm ashamed to say that i didn't know that.
Oh well looks like tonight as early nma night with a couple of candles a wee tribute to one of the best drummer's ever.
Thanks Rob you were fckin awesome big man.

Title: Re: Rob Heaton
Post by: Master Ray on November 04, 2014, 06:07:29 PM

Bloody hell, ten years?

RIP, sir.

Title: Re: Rob Heaton
Post by: Pazza on November 04, 2014, 07:58:08 PM

RIP Robert
Green & Grey - one of the most anthemic songs of all time, and a fitting epitaph to your talent and stature.

Title: Re: Rob Heaton
Post by: Rusco on November 04, 2014, 08:44:52 PM

I still have a black&white photo of Mr. Heaton on my computer that was released with the sad news 10 years ago. There was a hill where he was sitting, and he had sun glasses.

He was a real talent. RIP.

Title: Re: Rob Heaton
Post by: robind on November 05, 2014, 06:34:44 AM

Just listened to Fireworks Night. Justin's spoken passages sent shivers up my spine, really moving stuff.

Title: Re: Rob Heaton
Post by: Master Ray on November 05, 2014, 05:45:33 PM

Just found this on the old Internet, an obituary from the Independent, a perfect tribute to a great musician...

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/obituaries/robert-heaton-6158462.html

 :D

Title: Re: Rob Heaton
Post by: Shush on November 05, 2014, 06:04:47 PM

Great read. Thanks Ray..

Title: Re: Rob Heaton
Post by: MARKXE on November 05, 2014, 08:25:18 PM

http://newmodelarmy.org/index.php/the-band/absent-friends/318-robert-heaton-1961-2004

Title: Re: Rob Heaton
Post by: Shush on November 05, 2014, 10:07:04 PM

I really should familiarise myself with what's on the main page more often.

Thanks Markxe, the page from Moose a really nice read.

Title: Re: Rob Heaton
Post by: Vinny on November 07, 2014, 04:30:07 PM

I met robs son at the frome gig and felt very honoured. he was really nice, can't believe its been ten years.
He is still missed.