vmaxblues Posted August 24, 2008 Posted August 24, 2008 I am sorry to report that a fellow bass player Big Ed AKA Wigfindergeneral has died. I was informed this morning that he passed away. He was a top guy and will be missed by all those that knew him. Our thoughts go out to his family. Quote
Kiwi Posted August 24, 2008 Posted August 24, 2008 Thats sad news indeed, would you be kind enough to pass on the sympathies and best wishes from Basschat to his friends and family? I don't believe I met him but I hope he passed away peacefully and surrounded by loved ones. Quote
pete.young Posted August 24, 2008 Posted August 24, 2008 I'm very sorry to hear that too. I bought a bass from Ed and he was an absolutely top bloke. My condolences to his family. Quote
Sarah5string Posted August 24, 2008 Posted August 24, 2008 I never had the pleasure of meeting him but just wanted to pass on my condolances... Quote
Merton Posted August 24, 2008 Posted August 24, 2008 Very sad news indeed. My Groove 5 came from him, a top bloke. Please pass on my condolences too Quote
silverfoxnik Posted August 24, 2008 Posted August 24, 2008 [quote name='vmaxblues' post='268914' date='Aug 24 2008, 03:48 PM']I am sorry to report that a fellow bass player Big Ed AKA Wigfindergeneral has died. I was informed this morning that he passed away. He was a top guy and will be missed by all those that knew him. Our thoughts go out to his family.[/quote] Thanks for posting this vmax, though it really is incredibly sad news! Like Merton and pete.young, I bought some gear (a bass and a cab) from The Wigfinder 2 years ago and during that brief time of dealing with him, I got to know him a little bit. He had an absolutely fantastic sense of humour and had me cracking up every time we spoke on the phone.. When Basschat started up I remember via a PM or two, Ed saying things hadn't been good for him for a while.. As you say, he was a top guy and will be very much missed by his family. If there's any information you can provide so that I could send a sympathy card or flowers, I'd appreciate it. Nik Quote
teen t-shirt Posted August 24, 2008 Posted August 24, 2008 tis always tragic news to hear of loss of life but for it to be a bass player as well makes it all more of a shock to our world... may his rumbling tones ring on... please pass my condolences... Quote
Rich Posted August 24, 2008 Posted August 24, 2008 Jesus christ... absolutely stunned. I remember WFG of old. Quote
vmaxblues Posted August 25, 2008 Author Posted August 25, 2008 Thanks for all your kind words, I will pass them on. Quote
silverfoxnik Posted August 25, 2008 Posted August 25, 2008 [quote name='vmaxblues' post='269391' date='Aug 25 2008, 11:48 AM']Thanks for all your kind words, I will pass them on.[/quote] Thanks vmax! Quote
Mcgiver69 Posted August 25, 2008 Posted August 25, 2008 Yeah top bloke with a brilliant sense of humor and humanity. God bless him and good luck to him where ever he is right now. He will be really missed. Quote
Breakfast Posted August 25, 2008 Posted August 25, 2008 I had noticed his absence of late, he was a really familliar figure back in Bassworld days. What a loss for all of us. He sold me a bass too, nice Spector thru-neck. From the sound of it about half the forum are playing ex-WFG instruments. Quote
Dr.Dave Posted August 26, 2008 Posted August 26, 2008 I well remember his avatar and his contributions. Bad news indeed. Sleep tight , mate. Quote
Bassassin Posted August 26, 2008 Posted August 26, 2008 Very sad news. Remember him well from BW days. Jon. Quote
PJ Phillips Posted August 28, 2008 Posted August 28, 2008 R.I.P. Wigfindergeneral My thoughts are with the family Quote
acidbass Posted August 28, 2008 Posted August 28, 2008 That's terrible news. I noticed he hadn't be around for a while, he was a great character back in the BW days. RIP Quote
Dood Posted August 28, 2008 Posted August 28, 2008 Rest In Peace fellow keeper of the low end. Really sad news indeed. My thoughts go out to your friends and family, WigFinderGeneral. Quote
ped Posted August 28, 2008 Posted August 28, 2008 I remember him from earlier days but we never spoke in person. RIP indeed, sad news. ped Quote
Jarhead Posted August 30, 2008 Posted August 30, 2008 I never knew him, but from what I have read he will be greatly missed by all. My condolences to his family and friends. Zach Quote
budget bassist Posted August 30, 2008 Posted August 30, 2008 I never knew him but it's a shock, and a shame, when it's a bassy, or indeed a basschatter, RIP. Quote
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