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Topic: RIP Archie Nicol |
Alan Brookes
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Brummy living in Southern California
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Posted 3 Jul 2024 8:57 am |
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I'm sad to have to announce the death of our old friend and steel guitarist, Archie Nicol.
Archie, who lived in Ayrshire, Scotland, had a great sense of humour. He passed away of breathing problems, probably brought on by Covid, in hospital, after a fall. He was 67.
He is predeceased by his wife, June, who passed away a few years ago.
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Bill McCloskey
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Posted 3 Jul 2024 10:48 am
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| Oh, no. I just went to his Facebook page because I couldn't believe it. He was posting just a few days ago... Great spirit, comic genius, wonderful caring person. I'm devastated. |
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Bill Sinclair
From:
Waynesboro, PA, USA
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Posted 3 Jul 2024 11:12 am
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| Always enjoyed his input. Rest in Peace. Arch! |
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Mike Neer
From:
NJ
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Posted 3 Jul 2024 7:31 pm
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Sorry to read this. He will be missed.
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Dave Mudgett
From:
Central Pennsylvania and Gallatin, Tennessee
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Posted 3 Jul 2024 10:41 pm
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| Very sorry to hear this. He had a way of brightening things up here with a reserved, dry sense of humor and good spirit. RIP, Arch. |
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Richard Sinkler
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aka: Rusty Strings -- Missoula, Montana
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Posted 4 Jul 2024 3:15 am
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RIP Archie. 
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Donna Dodd
From:
Acworth, Georgia, USA
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Posted 4 Jul 2024 6:56 am
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Arch was a regular in my early Forum days moderating the Humor section. There was ongoing silly teasing going on with a few of the guys (and me!)
They called me Queenie. Archie was The Bish, Jennings Ward, Farris,
and Tony Davis! We had a blast - especially Farris & Jennings. Tommy often reminded me of the silliness of it all; I reminded him that it was the Humor section - and having fun!! Of course that was long before the Humor section got too hot for me to handle.
I remember when Arch lost June, and We had a couple of heartfelt exchanges via Email. Several of us became confidants and spent time together over the years. Tony and Lyn were like family. Such a special group of friends!
Thank you, Arch for the smiles and memories!!
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Donna Dodd
Georgia Steel Guitar Association (GaSGA) Board Member & Website Administrator
"Every person is a new door to a different world."
- from movie Six Degrees of Separation
Come visit my steel guitar store on CafePress! http://www.cafepress.com/zoomwithaview
Webmaster, http://www.georgiasteelguitar.com |
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Alan Brookes
From:
Brummy living in Southern California
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Posted 5 Jul 2024 11:52 am
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| Eileen Boyle, Archie's sister-in-law, is dealing with disposal of Archie's equipment. Please see the sales section. I must stress that Archie lived in Ayrshire, on the banks of the Firth of Clyde, just west of Glasgow, so shipping to the USA would be a big task. Local sales would be preferred. |
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Wayne Franco
From:
silverdale, WA. USA
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Posted 5 Jul 2024 9:14 pm That is terrable news
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I made a heart felt post that was incorrect about who I was remembering. Probably age related. Billy Murdock thankfully straightened me out on private message.
Last edited by Wayne Franco on 8 Jul 2024 6:39 am; edited 2 times in total |
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Alan Brookes
From:
Brummy living in Southern California
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Posted 6 Jul 2024 10:04 am
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| Donna Dodd wrote: |
Arch was a regular in my early Forum days moderating the Humor section. There was ongoing silly teasing going on with a few of the guys (and me!)
They called me Queenie. Archie was The Bish, Jennings Ward, Farris,
and Tony Davis! We had a blast - especially Farris & Jennings. Tommy often reminded me of the silliness of it all; I reminded him that it was the Humor section - and having fun!! Of course that was long before the Humor section got too hot for me to handle.
I remember when Arch lost June, and We had a couple of heartfelt exchanges via Email. Several of us became confidants and spent time together over the years. Tony and Lyn were like family. Such a special group of friends!
Thank you, Arch for the smiles and memories!! |
We might think of re-activating the Humor section in Archie's honor. I used to enjoy it. |
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Doug Beaumier
From:
Northampton, MA
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Brett Day
From:
Pickens, SC
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Posted 6 Jul 2024 4:11 pm
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| I might've talked to Archie a time or two on here, mainly about steel guitar. |
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Will Houston
From:
Tempe, Az
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Posted 7 Jul 2024 10:32 am
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| Yes, I've missed seeing his avatar, I always got a kick out of it. |
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Donna Dodd
From:
Acworth, Georgia, USA
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Posted 7 Jul 2024 10:58 am
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| Alan Brookes wrote: |
We might think of re-activating the Humor section in Archie's honor. I used to enjoy it. |
I did too, Alan!  b0b wanted his Forum to bring people together. He had a great sense of humor, as do I! But Humor is subjective - and we learned that the hard way! Unfortunately, there is absolutely no way for the Humor section to work on this forum without conflict.
That said, I so enjoyed the silliness, the smiles and laughter from those who played by the rules! ❤️ You know who you are!! 🥳
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Donna Dodd
Georgia Steel Guitar Association (GaSGA) Board Member & Website Administrator
"Every person is a new door to a different world."
- from movie Six Degrees of Separation
Come visit my steel guitar store on CafePress! http://www.cafepress.com/zoomwithaview
Webmaster, http://www.georgiasteelguitar.com |
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J Fletcher
From:
London,Ont,Canada
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Posted 8 Jul 2024 1:52 pm
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| So sad to hear the news about Archie . He brought many smiles to many faces . Rest in Peace Archie . |
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Alan Brookes
From:
Brummy living in Southern California
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Posted 8 Jul 2024 1:55 pm
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| Donna Dodd wrote: |
...Unfortunately, there is absolutely no way for the Humor section to work on this forum without conflict.... |
If ever we do bring it back, I would be happy to act as Moderator. I manage quite a few groups on Facebook and am good at removing the quotes and membership of those we go too far. |
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Larry Dering
From:
Missouri, USA
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Posted 8 Jul 2024 7:17 pm
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| RIP Archie. |
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Malcolm McMaster
From:
Beith Ayrshire Scotland
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Posted 17 Jul 2024 12:36 pm
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I and another Scottish steel player, Willie Gamble, attended Archie’s Funeral today at Greenock Crematorium near his home in Skelmorlie, and it proved to be Totally Archie right up to the end, his entry music - Nellie the Elephant by the Toys, everyone at the service was doubled up laughing, the celebrant taking the service gave a really nice service with many lighthearted moments, it concluded with the exit music Yakety Sax, everyone agreed it was classic Archie.
He really lived up to his reputation here on the Forum, he went out with a bang, just as he wanted to. It was a real celebration of his life, you will be sorely missed Archie.
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MSA Millenium SD10, GK MB200, Sica 12inch cab, Joyo American Sound Pedal/ Jay Ganz Straight Ahead amp, Telonics 15inch in Peavey cab, Digitech RP150, Peterson tuner.Hilton volume pedal.Scott Dixon seat and guitar flight case. |
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Bobby D. Jones
From:
West Virginia, USA
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Posted 18 Jul 2024 6:52 pm
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| His avatar always got a laugh out of me. He was having a real severe problem with his steel or watching a scary movie from the look on his face. RIP Archie. |
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Bill McCloskey
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Posted 18 Jul 2024 7:00 pm
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| Malcom, thank you so much for your remembrances. I know we all wish we could have been there. |
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Alan Brookes
From:
Brummy living in Southern California
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Posted 20 Jul 2024 9:45 am
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How I think he would want to be remembered, with a pint in his hand, and watching Glasgow Rangers kick the bums of Glasgow Celtic on the television. |
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George Redmon
From:
Muskegon & Detroit Michigan.
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Posted 13 Aug 2024 8:56 am
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| I just heard about this. I spent a considerable amount of time yearrrrrs ago exchanging pleasant emails and private messages with Archie. Sad to hear the "Kilt Guy" has passed. So very sad to hear this. I never did convert arch to any form of beliefs, but I liked him & the crazy fun times we all had back then. Missed Already. |
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My favorite Archie comment was "I like kittens". He would throw that in whenever the discussion got too hot or too technical. Rest in peace, Archie.
