riddo7up Posted October 28, 2003 Share Posted October 28, 2003 Over Tinsley his spirit looks down Smiling at normal folks in the town He could sing , laugh and joke With his own hometown folk We won't find a comparable clown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrH Posted October 28, 2003 Share Posted October 28, 2003 I think the funeral is on Friday at Wentworth. I think I heard it was at 11:30 a.m., but don't quote me on that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaytee Posted October 29, 2003 Share Posted October 29, 2003 If it is on Friday,anyone fancy meeting up to go?. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upholder Posted October 31, 2003 Share Posted October 31, 2003 Just heard on Radio Sheffield that the funeral is today (Friday) but they didn't give any more details. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplepippa Posted October 31, 2003 Share Posted October 31, 2003 They just talked about him on radio 4. Basically saying that his talent went unrecognised and that he was much funnier than a lot of people on national radio. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MickyDrip Posted November 2, 2003 Share Posted November 2, 2003 We have just returned from holiday to hear the sad news of Tony's death - We last saw him in Doncaster at the Civic last year - he was not well then - nothing near his old form. I prefer to remember him at the Bay Horse folk club in Bentley where I last saw him a couple of years ago - I spoke to him after the gig, thanking him for bringing back memories of the late 60's and early 70's folk scene - by, 'e were great then - Tony thanked me, shook my hand and gave me a hug. One of the best...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drwhofan Posted November 19, 2003 Share Posted November 19, 2003 Originally posted by upholder Got a reply just before 5pm, thank you Radio Sheffield. They are looking into producing a show of TC's best moments on air to be broadcast around Xmas time. Hoorah! The Tony Capstick tribute programme is on Radio Sheffield this Sunday 23rd Nov at 1000, with repeats on Christmas Day at 1200 & New Year's Eve at 1300. http://www.bbc.co.uk/england/radiosheffield/schedule.shtml Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bootlegger Posted November 19, 2003 Share Posted November 19, 2003 Tony was a beautiful person ("real person"). He interviewed our band three times on radio Sheffield, and made us all feel totally relaxed and welcome. I dont know the politics behind his dismissal, but i always enjoyed his show, right up to the end. I try to listen to radio Sheffield sometimes, but find some of the new presenters, (especially a couple of male ones) more interested in hearing their own voices..........and one presenter ( i think he's Liverpudlian) asks women to "kiss him" on air.....i find this very "cringeworthy". Tony was fantastic !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graham_mca Posted November 24, 2003 Share Posted November 24, 2003 Just visiting the Sheffield Forums from here in Wisconsin.... very sorry to hear the sad news of Tony's death. I have been here one year today so I still had the pleasure of hearing him on Radio Sheffield before I left. His afternoon show was the best though... kept me going on many a tedious day. Not just his humour but his knowledge of history, both local and American was broad. A facinating man to listen to, remember his regular guest 'metal detecting Martin'?... great stuff. Sadly he will be missed. Graham_mca Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Bowler Posted November 24, 2003 Share Posted November 24, 2003 I went to Tony Capsticks funeral and there was standing room only in the Church and some of his friends said a few words [Metal detecting Martin] which was very moving he was obviously well loved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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