Derek Bailey - R.I.P.

efrendv · December-25th-2005, 02:47 PM

Hi,

I just got the sad news that Derek Bailey passed away today, Dec 25th.

Best,

Efrén del Valle

Brian Olewnick · December-25th-2005, 02:50 PM

Ah, terrible news. What a wonderful musician.

kedoane · December-25th-2005, 02:53 PM

This is very sad indeed.

gnhrtg · December-25th-2005, 02:57 PM

letchhausen · December-25th-2005, 02:59 PM

This is truly sad news. I recently read that recent WIRE article and was interested to hear what avenues he was cooking up in a foreign land.......well I guess after I get through with the Bach Cantatas I'll be throwing on some Bailey discs......

MRS · December-25th-2005, 03:04 PM

Terrible news. I was playing Pleistozaen w/Water last night.

efrendv · December-25th-2005, 03:06 PM

He wasn't really doing anything lately. He spent the last months flying to and fro between Barcelona and London for medical tests, etc. So, unfortunately we didn't have the chance to see him doing some of the intimate shows he gave during the first year he lived here. We had been warned that he probably would never play again some months ago. He certainly played with local musicians, but certainly time was all too scarce.

Jon Abbey · December-25th-2005, 03:08 PM

Efrén, I know you're very reliable, but can I ask you how you heard this? thanks...

Captain Hate · December-25th-2005, 03:16 PM

Terrible news for sure. He leaves behind an incredible recording legacy.

efrendv · December-25th-2005, 03:18 PM

Sure, Jon. The news just came in from a common friend who was really close to Bailey- the guy's also a doctor, and had helped him and Karen with all the medical stuff during the last month, since neither of them spoke a word of Spanish. I haven't dared to ask what the cause was, but I suspect it must have been something pretty sudden.

Derek Taylor · December-25th-2005, 03:19 PM

What Jon said. Man, I'm hoping against hope that this isn' so.

Derek Taylor · December-25th-2005, 03:21 PM

Damn.

Jon Abbey · December-25th-2005, 03:24 PM

damn. thanks, Efrén. I'm really shocked by this, although of course I knew that he'd been in bad health for quite some time. I'm glad I got to see him as much as I did, a crucial component of musical history for the last 40 years. I'm going to tell Otomo when I see him in a few hours, maybe he'll dedicate his solo guitar sets tomorrow.

R.I.P., Derek.

Squaredancecalling Steve · December-25th-2005, 03:34 PM

Sad news. A unique artist.

MRS · December-25th-2005, 03:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jon Abbey

I'm going to tell Otomo when I see him in a few hours, maybe he'll dedicate his solo guitar sets tomorrow.

One of my Amateur Night's resolutions is going to be actively trying to get transferred to New York.

efrendv · December-25th-2005, 03:37 PM

For me Bailey coined the terms "true to one's vision". Whether one likes or dislikes him, his stature in the world of improvisation and guitar playing in general is undeniable. He had hundreds of tapes with unreleased material at home. I hope either Karen or whoever can find the funding to put all of that stuff out. A recording with John Zorn remained pending since July due to the latter's aeroplane arriving too late in Barcelona. All those missed opportunities are specially sad right now.

efrendv · December-25th-2005, 03:38 PM

Of course, Yoshihide playing for Bailey would be a great tribute, no doubt.

al j · December-25th-2005, 03:41 PM

wow, how terrible. The language Bailey developed for guitar will live on and on.

Jesse · December-25th-2005, 03:46 PM

I got to see Bailey play a solo set and in a trio with Gnitka/Fine here in '81, his only foray to Mpls. I am aware of.

Yes, despite news of poor health, somehow it seems like a suprise.

Best wishes to Karen.

Daniel · December-25th-2005, 03:49 PM

one of my heroes

i feel sick

Frisco · December-25th-2005, 03:51 PM

Oh my. What sad news for Christmas Day. I had always respected him as an artists over the years, but really grew to love his music. Saw some wonderful duos with Susie Ibarra at Tonic on two different occasions. That, ans a duo with Greg Bendian may have been my only times hearing him live.

I'll definitely put together a radio program in his honor, either for this Tuesday (which would be on tape due to Hanukkah party) or for next Tuesday Jan.3

kyrre_laastad · December-25th-2005, 03:51 PM

This is really sad. I was just getting into him. He meant and lived his music. A great loss.

Rest in peace, Derek.

My condolonces to everyone involved.

SilentKnowledge · December-25th-2005, 04:08 PM

He will surely be missed.

He was a true innovater indeed.

Regards,

Alexander

Cem · December-25th-2005, 04:09 PM

Oh man! Really, really sad. One of the gutsiest players, most original voices ever! Never got to hear him live...

Rest in peace, Derek!

7/4 · December-25th-2005, 04:10 PM

I feel he made my life richer. RIP Derek.

Martin · December-25th-2005, 04:25 PM

Oh no. I can't find any words for this at the moment. It's terrible.

LeMo · December-25th-2005, 04:50 PM

RIP Derek Bailey.

Richard Pinnell · December-25th-2005, 05:13 PM

Sad, sad news. RIP Mr Bailey

crawjo · December-25th-2005, 05:31 PM

This is the saddest Christmas I can remember. Our family found out this morning that my aunt (who had been sick) passed away early this morning, now this.

But really, this should be more of a celebration for a great artist who has left us with a rich legacy. We are all in his debt.

Salvador Dali Lama · December-25th-2005, 06:42 PM

... i rarely feel bad when someone i've never met dies, but this is horrible. hits me in the chest this time... i didnt even know he was sick. he was a consummate artist. i had just gotten around to ripping some bailey for the ipod last night.. tonight it will be all bailey, all night.