Folk musician Bert Jansch dies aged 67

BBC.co.uk ^ | 10/5/11

[GSWarrior]

Scottish folk musician Bert Jansch, a founding member of the band Pentangle and a well-known guitarist in his own right, has died at the age of 67.

Jansch, who had cancer, passed away in the early hours of Wednesday morning at a hospice in Hampstead, north London.

Blur guitarist Graham Coxon called Jansch a "flawless guitar player" and a "no frills, staunch fellow with nothing to prove to anyone."

[sayuncledave]

It’s unfortunate that more folks here aren’t familiar with his work, although they might be very familiar with the work of a guy highly influenced by him: Jimmy Page. Speaking for myself, I have long thought him a great fingerstyle guitarist, and enjoyed his work. If this piques the curiosity of any of my fellow freepers, try these:http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=bert+jansch&aq=0z&oq=bert+

Requiéscant in pace

[proxy_user]

What, no replies?

There must not be many fans here. One of the fine folkies of his era, best remembered as an astonishing young guitar player in the sixties.

[IAMIUBU]

Thanks for the notice.

RIP Bert

I believe I still have Solomon’s Seal and Reflections.
Will dig them out tomorrow and have a listen.

[Larry Lucido]

First I’ve heard of him. He’s very talented. It also appears he was an inspiration to many well-known guitarists. RIP.

[klgator]

I consider The Pentangle’s “Cruel Sister” as the perfect Celtic song. Bert was also a tremendous influence on Donovan’s move to amplified music on his “Sunshine Superman” album. Two songs, “Bert’s Blues” and “House of Jansch” referred to him.

[SuziQ]

I never listened to Pentangle, because I didn’t get into ‘folk music’ in a big way until the mid 80s. I do like Steeleye Span, so I need to see if I can find some Pentangle music.

[davius]

Jansch on guitar was as direct as a glass of pure ice water delivered on an August afternoon. Needle Of Death will rip your heart. Thanks for playing. R.I.P.

[Squeeky]

Well, I never heard of him but I am learning to play guitar sooo I downloaded his song. There are a lot of these old timey people who I have never heard of who are very good.

[sushiman]

Johnny Marr ( The Smiths ) was also heavily influenced by Bert . A “ one off “ as our Brit cousins would say . R.I.P. Bert .

[sushiman]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d9gCN9-Jnfg

[sometime lurker]

I enjoyed his music, as well as his fellow musician John Renbourn. Prayers.

[fieldmarshaldj]

RIP.

[Leto]

Big Pentangle fan he was a wonderful musician. Pentangle stll played occasionally. Sorry to see him pass so young.

A couple of my favorites from Bery and John:

Goodbye Pork Pie Hat:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WfeXvvQ98y8

A children’s song done by Pentangle, Watch the Stars:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I0kIEuIQ2Io

I’ve got a feeling:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7LDoczBnGeI

In Time: (Bert is the guy smoking and shredding.)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xRrnHrnweFg&feature=related

The Trees They Do Grown High (a few hundred old song:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LU3Xeo0kabc&feature=related

[Leto]

Try Fairport Convnention also a wonderful band with a great singer (Sandy Denny)

[sushiman]

Yes , especially Liege and Lief ( 1968 ) with my pal Dave Mattacks on drums .