The Swede passed on to me the very sad news of the death of Robert Fisher who had been suffering from cancer.
I'm sure he will post his own tribute but I felt that I should also mark Robert's passing
Although he occasionally sang solo as seen below with a number from the Song Circle 2002 acoustic album he recorded with Steve Wynn, Deanna Varagona and Walter Salas- Humara he is best remembered as the front man of Americana band Willard Grant Conspiracy
Founded in 1995 in Boston they have released a number of albums on labels such as Glitterhouse, Rykodisc and Loose with 10 studio albums and 4 live albums to their name.
Sometimes I thought that his music was a wee bit bleak even for me but there is no denying that he had a fine voice and that he was a very good songwriter.
Rest easy big man.
Robert Fisher - Closing Time
Willard Grant Conspiracy - Soft Hand
Nicely done CC. I spent most of yesterday afternoon playing WGC LP's, but had totally forgotten about the Song Circle album, must dig that one out too. A sad day.
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