The passing of a Basschat legend (sad news inside)

[AndyTravis]

Will miss this

 

”MB1 😎 - Local Bump…”

 

[mxm]

I can only echo what’s been said here - met up with Martin on several occasions wheeling and dealing, his description of a TM Stevens Warwick he’d owned had me in tears.

 

My thoughts go out to his family and friends.  

Rest in peace my friend.

[bassace]

May he rest in peace.

 

A fine tribute, BTW, Ped.

[Billy Apple]

Lovely words @ped

 

MB1 😎

RIP

[Crusoe]

I'm sorry to hear it. My condolences to Martin's family and friends

[ubit]

Very sad news, 59 is no age to go.

[pst62]

R.I.P. MB1.  Sincere condolences to his family and friends.

[lee650]

Like many I'd dealt with Martin over the years. Really nice guy, such a huge shame. I will be raising a glass to him and contemplating how short life really is😪

[binky_bass]

Martin was an excellent chap - we'd met on a good number of occasions either at a dodgy car park or him driving the long road down from Manc Country to pick up some form of disgustingly heavy cab he'd buy from me! He was the true embodiment of Basschat on every level and will be missed by many for a long time to come.

 

The halls of BassChat will forever echo quieter without MB1. 

[bagsieblue]

Oh no - Awful news.

 

I too considered Martin as a friend, I hope he knew that.  

Great bloke, funny bloke, all round good guy.  

[Skybone]

RIP MB1. Condolences to his family & friends.

[Mickeyboro]

Never met him but dealt with him (a pleasure, of course) and always enjoyed his little messageboard interjections.

 

Welling up as I type - we can’t afford to lose characters like Martin.  RIP.

[LukeFRC]

 awwww  

[gary mac]

Feeling sad. 

The loss of a fellow mod, bassist and all round decent chap.

 

RIP.

[chris_b]

I'm sorry to hear this news. Very sad.

[stewblack]

What a beautiful eulogy @ped and what a desperately sad piece of news.

[neepheid]

That's terrible news, condolences to his family and friends.

[obbm]

Very sad news indeed.  RIP Martin.

[Cat Burrito]

A nicely worded tribute to a fine contributor of our online community. He'll be missed.

[witterth]

I'm in total shock, not only a nice bloke but a close personal friend, a real gentleman. wit and humour and honour in abundance.

Unbeliveably sad.

Cant get my head round it. I was just talking to Martin a few days ago.

Gutted.

[bassfan]

I’m truly lost for words…. This is such sad news we had a few dealings and banter was second to none. One the the BC legends, RIP my friend. 💙

[Muzz]

Oh, that's very sad news. Martin brought a lot to this community, and was a very very nice guy, gone way too soon. RIP indeed.

[NickD]

Sad News!

 

Rest in peace fella!

[AndyTravis]

Just sat messaging @bagsieblue welling up,  some amazing stories.

 

“Kermit” the bright metallic green Ford Ka, covered in bird poop.

 

And the subsequent revolving door of Mini’s - had nowt but trouble with them, but kept on buying them! Nearly bought mine actually 😂

 

Our last deal was a few months ago - he came to my rehearsal space, the sat nav took him to a separate car park…he was rarely late.

 

Phone rings…

 

”Andy. Martin…er…anybody home?”

 

He really was a bloody great bloke.

 

The world is going to be a bit less fun.

 

Mrs T has just relayed a story - he was finishing his shift one evening and popped by Iris’ ward - “hiya Mrs T, do you need anything from the shop before I get off” - just a brilliant person. He didn’t have to do that.

 

Humpf. Really sad.

 

 

Edited August 20, 2021 by AndyTravis

[BassBunny]

Jeez what a stinky poo week. Found out yesterday our keyboard player passed on Monday. Known and played with him for over 50 years and now Martin.

Done a good few deals, both ways, and what a character. Always got a text on NYE with a good dose of his humour about last/next year.

I think it's going to be a very alcohol weekend and it better not come in threes.