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Matt Meg · Newbie

RE: R.I.P Rob of Meg

Chris · Admin

Don't forget,

Theres's a tribute gig @ The Marrs Bar on Saturday 7th February

More info at :
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/event.php?eid=49175410473

Date: Jan 15, 2009

Everyone I've spoken to over the last week has been absolutely shocked by this incredibly sad news and a great loss to the Midlands music scene and of course Rob's family and friends. Meg had an unique sound that was very much centred on Rob - a style that I liked to call 'thunder-rock'! I checked through my notes and realised that I'd been to see Meg at various venues 6 times in the past year alone - that's what I call a go-to band! Credit to Rob himself - he had a great, dry, self-deprecating sense of humour - loved his sparkly shirt! Beside the personal connection - I really appreciated it when they played 'A Song For' and Rob would say 'By special request of Andy' - thanks mate! Meg were one of the first acts on the Friday Session - and let's be grateful that Rob left a legacy of some great music that I'll still be listening to in another 10 years time - it was a privilege to meet you Rob...

Date: Jan 12, 2009

I have seen Meg play a few times in Birmingham and spoke to Rob after the gig once or twice. He was a terrific guy. Really friendly. I would like to take this opportunity to say that my thoughts are with his family and it is sad loss to all who knew him, or knew his music. Rest in Peace Rob.

John Teagley

Date: Jan 10, 2009

Was always good to play with or see Meg. Rob was a star... will be sadly missed by friends and the midlands music scene.

REST IN PEACE bro

Kryss (and i'm sure all of Meteor Street)

xx

Date: Jan 10, 2009

It was a privelage to have met and played with Rob. Meg are a great, unique band that have played a big part in the Worcestershire music scene for a long time. he will be sadly missed.

Danny
Zebedy Rays

Date: Jan 10, 2009

He was such a great musician, this is a sad day. I have a lot of respect for him and his fantastic music. I found him to be a very warm and clever man, his music reflected that. He will be missed by many people, the guy was a real genius and his songs were very inspiring. I'm going to miss him xxx

All my love Rob

Nick J.Townsend

Chris · Admin

Some Very Sad News

Rob, from the Kidderminster band Meg has sadley passed away while on holiday is spain. He was an important part of the local music scene, and a great musician. His sense of humour was unique and was always keen to be involved with Worcestershire music.

I am afraid to say that i only met Rob a couple of occasions and he was always friendly, quick with a joke and a really warm personality. From what I have heard about him recently, i really wish i had know him better. He sounded like a really great guy. A sad loss ... he will be greatly missed. our thoughts go out to his family, his friends, and of course, the rest of Meg.

Listen to the tributes that have been sent in on BBC Hereford & Worcester.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/p001wl5d/The_Friday_Session_Introducing..._09_01_2009/

or visit ... www.wearemeg.co.uk

This excerpt was taken from the Meg website ...

"It is with a very heavy heart that i am writing this. Rob bestfriend/brother guitar and voclas of meg passed away yesterday while on holiday in spain. Cant put into words how devastated we all are at this terrible loss, he truly was a one of a kind and touched whoever he met with his personality and humour. He was a musical genius and his loss has left a huge whole in all our lives. Its so hard to know what to right other than we all loved him so much and will never ever forget our brother/friend top class dude that he was. "

All of meg xxx