Latest Festival Flyer update from Cropredy
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This last week has been a time of sizeable change, and Fairport Convention are no exception to this.
After 24 years in the Drum saddle Gerry Conway will no longer be performing with Fairport.
As Gerry said, ‘I never expected to still be playing at 75, my Mum was always asking me when I’d retire!
Well, I’m not retiring but looking forward to some new adventures. Thanks Fairport, we had some great times.’
We certainly did Gerry. FC
The coming October tour will see us performing as a 4 piece.
The November 2nd concert at Dudley Town hall will feature the Fairport Four piece being joined by guests in the first half of the show. Simon, Peggy, Ric, and Chris will be joined by Dave Mattacks for the second half.
Winter Tour 2023 announcements to follow.
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Ah that’s so sad but happy for Gerry in his decision. I’m so pleased that I saw and enjoyed them all so much at Cropredy this year in the warmth of that beautiful festival 💕🎶
So long Gerry, and thanks for everything.
Enjoy that non-retirement chap!
Very sad . A great drummer and a lovely man
“Just a roll, just a roll, just a roll on the Drums…..”
Thanks for everything, Gerry Conway.
Wishing you a happy and well-earned retirement.
Say it isn’t so !! What a bummer !! I’m glad for Gerry but sad for all of us who will miss seeing him…. 😢 Good Luck Gerry !!
Is Cozy Powell still available!? Sad to see Gerry leave, but I guess the touring takes it toll. Best wishes for whatever lies ahead. The Ledge ain’t full yet!!!
What a legacy you leave, Gerry! Thank you so much for all you’ve brought to Fairport over the years. 💚
It’s been a pleasure meeting Gerry over the last several years I’ve been taking pictures of FC. Smashing chap and I wish him all the best in the future.
Didn’t see that coming, but all the best to Gerry. We’ll miss you.
Sad to hear the news. Wishing Gerry all the best on new adventures, though!
Thank you, Maestro Gerry, for your exquisite contribution to Fairport’s sound — and catalogue / repertoire.
Sad to hear ❤️ thank you for the music Gerry ❤️
We’ll badly miss seeing and hearing you, Gerry. Such great feel, sound and musicality. All the very best for the future! ♥️ 🥁
Sad to see Gerry depart. Great to see him in the engine room at Cropredy this year.
Oh that’s a shame! But if you’re desperate my rates are very reasonable! 😉😀
Gerry, you will be missed, but I am so blessed to have had the privilege of seeing you live several times in New England, USA. May your future journey be a happy one, and may we meet on the ledge one day!
Thank you for all the great music and joyful memories, Gerry! All the best for the future!
Hi Gerry – you’ve been an integral part of some wonderful gigs and recordings with Fairport. It’ll be strange not seeing you in the engine room. Wishing you all the best with your new ventures.
Wishing Gerry a long and happy retirement.
Thank you for all these Fairport years & all the best, Gerry.
Enjoy your not-retirement! 🥁
Sorry to see you go, Gerry. Thank you for all the music and great Cropredy experiences over the years. Hope you enjoy a long and happy ‘not’ retirement. Best wishes to you.
Thanks for being a huge part of FC for so long Gerry. I’m sure we will see you in future
Thank you Gerry❤️ It has been such a joy and pleasure to see you so many times with FC through the years.
Thanks for your part over the years in the wonderful experience that is Fairport Convention, Gerry… We couldn’t have enjoyed being back at Cropredy last month more, what a great festival to bow out on!
Onto the new, enjoy your retirement. 🙂 Julia & Carl
Such an underrated musician. I was amazed to see that it’s Gerry playing on the Yusuf/Cat Stevens Majikat Tour in 1976. His credits include many of Yusuf’s albums. Well played Gerry. All the best for your next projects. XxX
Sorry to see you go Gerry but fully respect your decision. Thanks for everything. You have been and always will be a legend ❤️🥁
So enjoyed Gerrys drumming at every gig we’ve seen. Sorely missed, but truly understandable. Enjoy your retirement!!
Thank you Gerry, you’ll be missed. Best of luck for your new adventures 🎶 ❤️
The very best to Gerry on his retirement. You will be missed. Hopefully we will still hear you on an occasional recording.
Gerry’s incredible run in Fairport Convention has been wonderful to behold.
I wish him a wonderful future. Thank you Gerry for everything.
Total respect to Gerry for his service to Fairport Convention and the music stage. Hope he enjoys a long, healthy retirement. 👏🏽👏🏻👏🏾
Sad to see that you’re leaving Fairport Convention Gerry. Good luck in your new ventures.
Time waits for no man, but Fairport roll on forever. Happy retirement Gerry, many thanks.
All the best Gerry and good luck for the future x
Thank you Gerry for all your hard work and dedication. I had the opportunity to meet you and the band on a us tour in 2002. I remember how friendly and gracious you were as though you were as happy to meet us as we were to meet you. All the best to you in the future. Thank you again!
With lots of love and thanks for all your skills and gentleness Gerry, we will miss you ❤️😊🌈🎶🎸🎻xxx
Thanks Gerry, its such a physical instrument to play, we all wish you a wonderful future. Still hope to see you on stage at Cropredy maybe on bongos or triangle. 🙂🙂
One of the great Folk Rock drummers and a fine musician. Enjoy your pastures new.
Thank you for making great music through years and years! And best wishes for years to come🌹
Good luck in your future endeavours. You were wonderful in Fotheringay and Fairport. Mx
Thank you for the memories. Good luck with your future memories
I will miss you Gerry, thanks for the wonderful contribution to my musical life. Enjoy your new ventures.
Sorry to not be seeing you with Fairport any more Gerry. Wishing you well in your new ventures. Thanks for all the great drumming you did for the band.
Thank you Gerry for your contribution to Fairport will miss you but good luck for the future. 💕
Thank you Gerry, well done for keeping the time for all these years, good luck for the future adventures.
All good wishes for the future Gerry. Sad we missed you this year.
Thanks for everything Gerry and good luck in all of your future endeavours.
Right on Gerry!! Your grounded kindness, genuine smile, humor and gentle demeanor was a beautiful addition to the whole of the band. Thank you ⭐️thank you ⭐️thank you ⭐️for being a part of all of us for so long!! God speed !! 💜