Nick Smith - RIP

[TheGreek]

Feel free to smile...

 

https://www.facebook.com/share/v/19rEEr1jeY/

 

 

Edited January 28 by TheGreek

[warriorbass05]

On 26/01/2025 at 07:13, silverfoxnik said:

Hi Chris, 

 

Happy to help with this if you want to take the idea further... 👍

And if I can come across the pond....

[FJ1200]

I'm in shock.  Can't believe I've only just heard.  I went back to having lessons a few years ago in Nick's studio.  We saw Genesis Connected last year here in PBoro, my first time seeing them.  Often he'd sit in on my lesson and we'd jam or talk crap and have long long conversations about bass, midi, bass, amps, bass, gear, etc.  Spent ages showing us the taurus-type pedals and setup he uses, I loved nerding out on gear with him.   Last one was a few weeks ago, and I was looking forward to another possible session tonight.  Had a few lessons from him some years back and he came to my house.  I have a Fender Jazz green FSR that he kept teasing me about, wanting to nick it off me, coming up with all sorts of daft reasons why I should give it to him and it became a standing joke between us.  I built a fretless bass during lockdown, and just before Christmas took it along to show him as he'd been interested in seeing it, and I have a photo of him playing it.  Just really sad.  Such a great guy and friend.  Devastated.  To his family, my deepest condolences.  It was a pleasure to have known him.    Rest Easy Nick.  

Edited January 29 by FJ1200

[miles'tone]

Rest in peace me hearty.

[martfitz]

I met Nick and saw him play quite a few times over the past 20 years.

 

A great musician and a great guy.

 

RIP matey.

[AndyTravis]

[TheGreek]

Hope to be there..

 

[AndyTravis]

30 minutes ago, TheGreek said:

Hope to be there..

 

I’d hoped to travel down as well, but I’m on half term break the week before - they only allow us time off for direct family.

 

Hopefully it’s well attended x

[dmccombe7]

Only just caught this. So sorry to hear it. Thoughts are with his family and friends.

Dave

[TheGreek]

His sister, Ally, has reposted the details of the funeral on fb in case anybody missed this...

[Foxx]

Just seen this, terrible news, saw him at music live at the NEC in 2000/01, demoing basses as far as i can recall, but do remember being absolutely amazed by his playing, brilliant in a word.

[Mike Brooks]

Hi all,

I've been asked to share this far and wide... in celebration of our dear friend, Nick Smith... and to say our goodbyes. Tuesday next week.

 

I'm going to be travelling from West/North West London, if anyone wants to car share. PM me if you're interested, I'll be leaving from Hillingdon/West Ruislip around 11am.