OldGit Posted March 18, 2010 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
xilddx Posted March 18, 2010 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
Mickeyboro Posted March 18, 2010 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
Mykesbass Posted March 19, 2010 Posted March 19, 2010 Had some dealings with him in the past - absolute gentleman, will be greatly missed. Quote
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