Bernie Marsden 07.05.1951- 24.08.2023

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The thread discusses the life and contributions of Bernie Marsden, a guitarist and songwriter known for his work with bands such as UFO, Paice Ashton Lord, and Whitesnake. Participants share personal reflections on his music, particularly the song "Here I Go Again," and recount experiences related to his passing.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant highlights Marsden's role as a guitarist, singer, and writer, mentioning his work with notable bands and providing links to obituaries and articles about his iconic guitar.
  • Another participant shares that "Here I Go Again" was a favorite song among their friends, noting the encouraging nature of its lyrics.
  • A different participant reflects on the coincidence of hearing about Marsden's death just before a tribute gig they were scheduled to perform, expressing a personal connection to his music.
  • There is a request for a correction regarding the date of Marsden's death, which was mistakenly noted in the thread title.
  • A participant acknowledges the correction and comments on the use of the European date format.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the impact of Bernie Marsden's music and share personal anecdotes related to his work. There is no significant disagreement, but there is a minor correction regarding the date of his death.

Contextual Notes

The discussion includes personal reflections and corrections but does not delve into technical details about Marsden's music or career beyond the shared experiences and sentiments.

Who May Find This Useful

Fans of Bernie Marsden, members of tribute bands, and those interested in rock music history may find this discussion relevant.

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Guitarist/singer/writer with UFO, Paice Ashton Lord and White snake.

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https://www.theguardian.com/music/2023/aug/28/bernie-marsden-obituary

a Little info on his iconic Gibson

https://guitar.com/features/gallery/joe-bonamassa-gibson-59-les-paul-bernie-marsden-the-beast/
 
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"Here I go again" was among our favourite songs in my group of friends, here in the Basque Country. Lyrics are very encouraging.
 
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mcastillo356 said:
"Here I go again" was among our favourite songs in my group of friends, here in the Basque Country. Lyrics are very encouraging.
He co wrote a lot of the big hits including "Fool for your lovin" and "ready and Willing"

It was kind of weird as we were on our way to play a gig (A rainbow Tribute) on the Friday when we heard the news he had died the day before. We were booked in at rehearsal rooms on the Sunday to have our first get together as "Ready and Willing" a Whitesnake tribute.

Just realized I have put the wrong date on his death in the title. It is was 24th not 28th August.
@fresh_42 could you please change to 24.8.23?
 
pinball1970 said:
@fresh_42 could you please change to 24.8.23?
Done. And I recognized with a fat smile on my face that you used the European date format. :cool:
 
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