Neil Wilkinson
It is with immense sadness that we announce the passing of Neil Wilkinson.
Neil was a long-time member of Ruthin AllStyles Music Club. A quiet unassuming man, he was loved and respected by his fellow musicians and by the audiences who listened to his music. Over the years he has provided guitar accompaniment to singers like Christine Scott and more recently, Enid Toft. One of his last performances here was at the end of July, with fellow band members Llinos Finnie and John Rowell as part of their recently formed band ‘Breeze’.
I consider it a privilege to have known Neil and to have had the honour of introducing him, and being able to witness first hand his incredibly precise and polished style of guitar playing.
He will be sadly missed.
Update:
Neil’s funeral will take place at Pentrebychan Crematorium on Wednesday the 21st of October at 11.30 am.
31 October 2018 @ 11:33 am
Couldn’t believe this very sad news when I heard it. I had only recently been able to engage in general chit-chat with Neil as I think he was quite a shy and unassuming man before getting to know you and we had a few laughs together at folk club. He was a brilliant guitarist and always a pleasure to listen to whilst being unassuming at the same time. My condolences to his family at this sad time – Neil will be sadly missed. Xxx*