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Gerry Clayton
26/03/23 - I first met Gerry when he played with Cyril Wroe's Festival Jazzmen. The second live traditional jazz band that I was told about, and which played at Uncle Tom's Cabin in Blackpool back in the 1990's when I was thinking about a web site. Gerry played with many bands, but in later years was playing with Deco Delight. - Gerry wrote in allaboutjazz.com - 1958-1963 Merseybeat band member "Karl Terry & The Cruisers. 1963 1966 Member Hobo Rick & The City Slickers (Ricky Tomlinson). 1966-1974 The George Richardson Quartet 1974-1988 Worked in social clubs as "Backing Musician" on Bass Guitar.
Backing Band of the year
1986 Manchester and district concert secretaries association
Stentor Conservatoir
Double Bass with "Shadow Pick-up. Fred Burnett Very very sorry to learn just now of the passing of a mainstay of the music scene in the Fylde Coast and beyond. R.I.P. Gerry Clayton. A great guy and a wonderful musician. Heartfelt condolences to Margaret on the loss of your beloved husband and our dear friend. Pete Lindup (Facebook) Ohhhh how sad. Lovely lovely guy. Great Equity member. I'll miss him. I don't think I ever saw him without a smile on his face. RIP. - Christopher Mark Cotton (Facebook) RIP Gerry Clayton one of my Dads best mates from Karl Terry & the Cruises..I’m sure you’re jamming up there in heaven with my Dad as we speak.. my mum & Dad were only together because of you.. Margaret Clayton our thoughts & prayers are with you at this sad time. - Gail Hamilton (Facebook)
Our Band reunion “Karl Terry & The
Cruisers” in the Grapes. Mathew Street. L to R 30/03/23 - I'm gutted ! Gerry was a joy to have playing for Dave Wellock and me, when we ran our Heysham Heritage Hall series of jazz evenings in Heysham Village and the Golf Club. A cheeky chappie who will be missed enormously. Norman Gibson 31/03/23 - Gerry Clayton, our bass player, was an excellent musician, with experience of many different genres of music. His typical 'Scouse' sense of humour went down well with audiences, as well as with the band. As Gerry wished, he was able to remain at home, where Margaret looked after him so well, and where he passed away peacefully. Gerry will be remembered for his friendship and musicianship by many musicians and audiences throughout the north west. No funeral details yet, because of delays over the Easter period, but more information when things are confirmed.
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31/03/23 - So sorry to hear about Gerry passing. I was in a group called The Reece Allen Five back in 1959. Only got back in touch with Gerry a couple of years ago and his memory of those days was excellent. RIP
Gerry 09/04/23 - Gerry entered my life relatively recently, but very quickly became a fixture as a musician and friend. When you saw that old Volvo wagon roll up at a gig - always professionally early - you knew that the bass duty was in the best of hands, and a few laughs were also guaranteed. R.I.P Gerry - you'll be missed. - Bruce Carnaffin |
