Sad to hear that drummer/bandleader Eric Delaney died on Friday at the age of 87. Lance Liddle has written an obituary. He was playing, bright as a button, at one of the first brunches at Ronnie’s with Digby Fairweather last March.
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So sad to hear of Erics passing. He depped several times over the last few years with Kenny's band and will be missed by all in the Jazz Family.. Syd (on behalf of the Kenny Ball Band.)
So sad to hear that Eric died last week. Such a loss to the Jazz world. A great man indeed & a gent. Viviane
Thank you all for your kind words.
My father Eric Delaney's funeral will be held Friday 29th July 2011 at 1pm in Mortlake Crematorium, London
Everybody is welcome.
Hannah Delaney.
We've known Eric for over 15 years and have so many memories of great days had late nights out with him in Benidorm ….. An absolute legend will be missed by all our family that knew him! The Black Family X
The funeral of the late Mr Eric Delaney took place at Mortlake Crematorium Friday the 29th July…The turn out was fantastic lots of friends and family were there to see the send off to Eric…..And may i say that there will never be such a great Show Drummer as Eric Delaney ever again…They definatly broke the mould when he was made….Rest in peace Me Old Mate……Dave King
I was so saddened to hear the news of Eric's passing.
My father was a month older than Eric and, as an amature drummer, a great fan who followed his career.
When I began learning percussion, Dad proudly took me to see one of Eric's concerts. I was in awe of him, particularly as he took time out to chat to me about my hobby.
Many family holidays were taken in & around Blackpool, just so Dad and I could go to the Tower Ballroom each night. We never tired of watching him perform, and he always found time to sit and chat and encourage me with my percussion studies.
Eric was genuinely saddened to hear of my father's death in 1992.
I hope the two of them are finally performing drum duets together…something my Dad always dreamed of.
Bev
Really saddened to hear the news about Eric. My dad (Vince Bovill) was a tenor sax player with Eric from about 1956 – 1960. Over the years both myself and my dad have had contact with Eric – gigs etc. 3 years ago I met Eric at the Sunderland International Airshow. A 'reunion' was arranged at the Board Inn in Sunderland where some fascinating discussion took place along with photographs with Eric, Dad, Son Vince (Bovill jnr – Really saddened to hear the news about Eric. My dad (Vince Bovill) was a tenor sax player with Eric from about 1956 – 1960. Over the years both myself and my dad have had contact with Eric – gigs etc. 3 years ago I met Eric at the Sunderland International Airshow. A 'reunion' was arranged at the Board Inn in Sunderland where some fascinating discussion took place along with photographs with Eric, Dad, Son cornet player) and Grandson (Dan Bovill – drummer). My dad joked about how Eric and himself might be the last survivors of the band.My dad is still alive and was obviously shocked to hear the news. He often tells me stories about the tours with Eric – great listening. I will try to put the photos on relevant sites and provide a link. On a personal note I have dvd's / cd's and hopefully some 'collector' records of Eric which I love listening to.
God Bless and regards to the family
Vince Bovill Junior