OldGit Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 "BBC DJ Charlie Gillett has passed away aged 68. Gillett, who is credited with discovering the band Dire Straits and bringing world artists such as Youssou N'Dour to a wider audience, died in a London hospital yesterday after contracting a disease of the autoimmune system and suffering a heart attack." Charlie Gillett brought so much fantastic music into my life when discovering African Hi life type stuff. A huge loss. Tribute on 6 music at the weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xilddx Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 (edited) This is so sad, he was a massive champion of world music, played my band on his R3 show a couple of times last year too. Very sad news for world music. Raising a glass to him as we speak. Edited March 18, 2010 by silddx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickeyboro Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 Worked with Charlie in the Eighties. Charming man, and so knowledgeable. If you're interested go to www.cherryred.tv where there's a lengthy and recent interview with him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skankdelvar Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 Charlie Gillett. Legend. RIP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mykesbass Posted March 19, 2010 Share Posted March 19, 2010 Had some dealings with him in the past - absolute gentleman, will be greatly missed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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