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Date Posted: 21:27:53 03/11/03 Tue
Author: Bob Loveday (Vince)
Subject: So long, the Mick. (A personal tribute)



A PERSONAL TRIBUTE TO THE MICK from someone in his band:

Daze later, amidst the wildly beautiful tranquillity of the Western Highlands, and still trying to get to grips with losing Mick so suddenly, so unexpectedly.

Yes, we all knew he'd been battling cancer for some years, and had already defied the odds several times over by virtue of his incredible strength of purpose.

It was his very strength that makes it so difficult to absorb his loss. Maybe it was wishful thinking, but it always seemed to me that if there were people around strong enough to overcome such a serious condition, Mick would be their manager! What an achiever. As he got on with his life and the work he loved so much, it was like he shrugged off the effects of his disease with dignity and humour, as if to say, look, I'm sorry, you'll have to fooking wait a bit - I've got phone calls and allsorts to do!

Mick's loyalty and dedication to BG and the band is legendary. (There's no doubt in my mind that he would have stopped a bullet for Bob without a second thought.) His greatest satisfaction would be to witness his motley collection of musos pull off a stormer at any of the hundreds of gigs, great and small, which he so meticulously organised for us.

This much I know: So long as this band, of which he was such an invaluable member, continues to rock out, any and every gig we do from now will be in some way a tribute to the Mick - there won't be a single one of us on that stage who doesn't at some point have their own little Mick Moment or three, and in this sense he'll be with us for a very long time to come.

And I guess, wherever he is now, while the music keeps playing and the audiences keep clapping, he'll be quite chuffed too.

My thoughts (such as they are) go out to Barbara and the rest of his family and many friends at this difficult time.

I miss you enormously, Mick. Your caring nature and tinder-dry wit will stay with me. Lots of love.


P.S... Mourning my friend throws up so many thoughts... To anyone reading this who gives a damn, let me say that it seems both proper and healthy to be aware that we live in potentially dangerous times, particularly in respect of the scourge of cancer. For some reason these lines by Goethe keep popping up:

"Whatever you can do, or dream you can, Do It.
Boldness has genius, power and magic in it"

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[> Re: So long, the Mick. (A personal tribute) -- Julia, 06:35:22 03/12/03 Wed

To say 'Thankyou' to the author seems so severely wanting as an expression of how your tribute moved me.

When I saw the announcement of Mick's death, I was truly shocked, and also in shock.

The only unusual thing about my response was that, unlike Vince, Tina and Ian, I had only discovered who 'The Mick' was, and his current role in Bob Geldof's life, a mere few months ago. (Yes, I am woefully uninformed because I live in Australia).

This website has allowed me to fill in some of the chasms in my knowledge of Bob Geldof, but it has also introduced me to some pivotal individuals.

My brief, but extremely potent 'connection' with Mick occurred as a result of the listing, on this site, of some 'to be confirmed' dates in Australia. I noticed that to book Geldof for festivals or appearances, the contact was Mick Owen. I'd already gathered that this man was integral to the site, and to Bob. (My ignorance is astounding).

Because I was so enthusiastic about the possibility of another tour here, I decided to email Mick re confirmation. I didn't really expect an answer; it was more that I wanted Mick to know that there are some stranded Australians who would jump at the chance to see Bob.

To my utter surprise, Mick did reply. I was amazed that this man, who organised (managed) Bob, actually took the time to reply to this voice from afar. Knowing that he would be incredibly busy, that short email from Mick spoke volumes.

So even though my contact with, and knowledge of, Mick was incredibly small, he indeed made a great impact on me.

As I recall my initial response of disbelief and shock, I can only ponder what those people close to Mick are going through - for if he had such an effect on me through a very brief exchange, his absence in the lives of all of those around him shall surely be felt greatly.

And Vince, I'm absolutely sure you are right that the music will always be a tribute to Mick. Let it play on. Let it be heard. Let it raise the roof. Let us be moved. Let it sooth weary souls. Let it help to heal. Let it unite.


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[> Re: So long, the Mick. (A personal tribute) -- Jules Koretz, 10:30:14 03/12/03 Wed

>
>
>A PERSONAL TRIBUTE TO THE MICK from someone in his
>band:
>
>Daze later, amidst the wildly beautiful tranquillity
>of the Western Highlands, and still trying to get to
>grips with losing Mick so suddenly, so unexpectedly.
>
>Yes, we all knew he'd been battling cancer for some
>years, and had already defied the odds several times
>over by virtue of his incredible strength of purpose.
>
>It was his very strength that makes it so difficult to
>absorb his loss. Maybe it was wishful thinking, but it
>always seemed to me that if there were people around
>strong enough to overcome such a serious condition,
>Mick would be their manager! What an achiever. As he
>got on with his life and the work he loved so much, it
>was like he shrugged off the effects of his disease
>with dignity and humour, as if to say, look, I'm
>sorry, you'll have to fooking wait a bit - I've got
>phone calls and allsorts to do!
>
>Mick's loyalty and dedication to BG and the band is
>legendary. (There's no doubt in my mind that he would
>have stopped a bullet for Bob without a second
>thought.) His greatest satisfaction would be to
>witness his motley collection of musos pull off a
>stormer at any of the hundreds of gigs, great and
>small, which he so meticulously organised for us.
>
>This much I know: So long as this band, of which he
>was such an invaluable member, continues to rock out,
>any and every gig we do from now will be in some way a
>tribute to the Mick - there won't be a single one of
>us on that stage who doesn't at some point have their
>own little Mick Moment or three, and in this sense
>he'll be with us for a very long time to come.
>
>And I guess, wherever he is now, while the music keeps
>playing and the audiences keep clapping, he'll be
>quite chuffed too.
>
>My thoughts (such as they are) go out to Barbara and
>the rest of his family and many friends at this
>difficult time.
>
>I miss you enormously, Mick. Your caring nature and
>tinder-dry wit will stay with me. Lots of love.
>
>
>P.S... Mourning my friend throws up so many
>thoughts... To anyone reading this who gives a damn,
>let me say that it seems both proper and healthy to be
>aware that we live in potentially dangerous times,
>particularly in respect of the scourge of cancer. For
>some reason these lines by Goethe keep popping up:
>
>"Whatever you can do, or dream you can, Do It.
> Boldness has genius, power and magic in it"

I have never met Mick in my life, however, I lost a dear friend to cancer last May. She had battled with cancer for 10 long and painful years. I truly feel for all those people he has left behind. I remember my feelings so shortly after my friends death so well... Keep your memories close to you...


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[> [> Re: So long, the Mick. (A personal tribute) -- Christine, 17:16:24 03/16/03 Sun

Thank you Vince for sharing your poignant and heartfelt tribute to your dear friend Mick. I was shocked to hear this very sad news tonight when I came online to check out what's new at bobgeldof.info. I wasn't fortunate enough to meet Mick, but I did have an inkling as to how important he was/is to Bob and the band. Tina passed along my letter to him when I wanted to meet Bob last September in Toronto and I was indeed extremely fortunate to have that privilege. I have no doubt that he was a very special man who will be missed terribly by his loved ones and I would like to extend my deepest condolences to his wife Barbara, his family, Bob, the band, and everyone at bobgeldof.info who knew and cared about him. My favourite cousin is currently battling cancer and I know the enormous effort required to keep up the will to fight. Mick must have been a heroic warrior indeed. God bless and keep his spirit close to everyone who loved him. Peace, love and grooviness and let the band play on in his memory.


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