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Monday 21 June 2010

FRANK SIDEBOTTOM RIP

In this world of mediocrity and third rate emulation, Frank Sidebottom stood out as a genuine eccentric, a genius who never sold out hisTimperly roots for all the gold that paved the streets of London.


I saw him countless times over the years from the 1980s onwards and never tired of his "fantastic" banter and songs. The last time I saw him was last March in Stockport and he had lost none of his energy and wit.

Chris Sievey, very closely related to Frank also passed away on the same day, the same hour, the same minute and second actually. Chris died aged 54 after a brave fight with cancer. Both will be missed yet they go to greatness: their place secured in the pantheon of only the very best, with Freddy, Paul McCartney and Elvis, Frank's Holy Trinity. Frank leaves behind Little Frank and Little Denise. RIP Frank - one of the true greats - you know he is, he really is...






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