Johnt 11 Posted January 20, 2019 Report Share Posted January 20, 2019 Guys I’m sorry to tell you that Robert died on Tuesday of a heart attack Only just heard the devastating news Known him as many of you have for heaven knows how many years Picking in heaven Wiley With love John xx Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Murph 536 Posted January 20, 2019 Report Share Posted January 20, 2019 Sorry to hear. He was an "old timer" here and will be missed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Johnt 11 Posted January 20, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2019 Sorry to hear. He was an "old timer" here and will be missed. Man The likes of you and me must soldier on I just messaged Mooseguy, now 94, to tell him about Wily Let’s take Moose as our role model Best to you Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Salfromchatham 264 Posted January 20, 2019 Report Share Posted January 20, 2019 Oh My. The keeper of the J45 List. Rest in Peace. We will miss you. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
62burst 152 Posted January 20, 2019 Report Share Posted January 20, 2019 (edited) ugghh. seems death is having a special lately. so sorry to hear this, OWF always brought some levity to this board. His "Special Gibson Forum Guitar for Forumites" ( http://forum.gibson.com/index.php?/topic/96952-special-gibson-forum-guitar-for-forumites/page__view__findpost__p__1315376) was a big hit, and went on for ten pages, many people suggesting guitars (like the 12 frets) that curiously ended up being put into limited runs. Onewilyfool also took us along on his forays into the times he would play out- the odd coffee shop, open-mic, or bookstore/library gig. He played a very cool, very old Gibson, made in the nineteen teens (?) was it an L-1 ? . . . I remember his doing a song made popular again by Eric Clapton from his "Unplugged" performance. Rest in Peace, Robert. EDIT: right you are, Sal. It will always be OWF's J-45 list, and we'll surely be adding to it. Edited January 20, 2019 by 62burst Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MissouriPicker 449 Posted January 20, 2019 Report Share Posted January 20, 2019 Very sorry to hear this. ........ RIP, old friend. I sincerely hope that one day we can share some coffee and songs at a coffeehouse in heaven. Sad times. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Johnt 11 Posted January 20, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2019 ugghh. seems death is having a special lately. so sorry to hear this, OWF always brought some levity to this board. His "Special Gibson Forum Guitar for Forumites" ( http://forum.gibson.com/index.php?/topic/96952-special-gibson-forum-guitar-for-forumites/page__view__findpost__p__1315376) was a big hit, and went on for ten pages, many people suggesting guitars (like the 12 frets) that curiously ended up being put into limited runs. Onewilyfool also took us along on his forays into the times he would play out- the odd coffee shop, open-mic, or bookstore/library gig. He played a very cool, very old Gibson, made in the nineteen teens (?) was it an L-1 ? . . . I remember his doing a song made popular again by Eric Clapton from his "Unplugged" performance. Rest in Peace, Robert. EDIT: right you are, Sal. It will always be OWF's J-45 list, and we'll surely be adding to it. 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
QuestionMark 173 Posted January 20, 2019 Report Share Posted January 20, 2019 May his memory be a blessing. He was a long time poster and always posted good interesting stuff to read. I always enjoyed reading his posts and his knowledge sharing. This forum is a better place for his many posts hat he used to do here. He will be missed by those of us who knew him on this forum. QM aka “Jazzman” Jeff Quote Link to post Share on other sites
livemusic 22 Posted January 20, 2019 Report Share Posted January 20, 2019 Oh, no, it is sad to read of his passing, he will be missed. I am very sorry. I wonder how old he was. Was he from the UK? Do they do online obituaries there? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
j45nick 498 Posted January 20, 2019 Report Share Posted January 20, 2019 ugghh. seems death is having a special lately. so sorry to hear this, OWF always brought some levity to this board. His "Special Gibson Forum Guitar for Forumites" ( http://forum.gibson.com/index.php?/topic/96952-special-gibson-forum-guitar-for-forumites/page__view__findpost__p__1315376) was a big hit, and went on for ten pages, many people suggesting guitars (like the 12 frets) that curiously ended up being put into limited runs. Onewilyfool also took us along on his forays into the times he would play out- the odd coffee shop, open-mic, or bookstore/library gig. He played a very cool, very old Gibson, made in the nineteen teens (?) was it an L-1 ? . . . I remember his doing a song made popular again by Eric Clapton from his "Unplugged" performance. Rest in Peace, Robert. EDIT: right you are, Sal. It will always be OWF's J-45 list, and we'll surely be adding to it. I believe he played "Nobody knows you when you're down and out" on that old L-whatever. He had a wicked sense of humor. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
j45nick 498 Posted January 20, 2019 Report Share Posted January 20, 2019 Was he from the UK? Do they do online obituaries there? He lived in the San Francisco Bay area. We were supposed to meet up for a picking session when I was working in SF a few years ago, but he wasn't feeling well and had to cancel, so we never met face-to-face. He was a kindred spirit, seeming not to take himself too seriously. You never know how much time we have. A guy who has been a good friend for 45 years was run over and killed by a piece of equipment clearing part of his land this week. He was gone in an instant. Seize the day. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
62burst 152 Posted January 20, 2019 Report Share Posted January 20, 2019 I believe he played "Nobody knows you when you're down and out" on that old L-whatever. He had a wicked sense of humor. Right, you are, Nick- I'd asked Johnt back channel if he thought it would be ok to share some music from OWF. . . so, without further ado: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bobouz 255 Posted January 20, 2019 Report Share Posted January 20, 2019 Very sad to hear this news. OWF was one of my all-time favorite posters on this or any other board. Even without meeting him in person, you knew he was a great guy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BigKahune 456 Posted January 20, 2019 Report Share Posted January 20, 2019 Sad to hear the terrible news. RIP OWF . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
livemusic 22 Posted January 20, 2019 Report Share Posted January 20, 2019 He lived in the San Francisco Bay area. We were supposed to meet up for a picking session when I was working in SF a few years ago, but he wasn't feeling well and had to cancel, so we never met face-to-face. He was a kindred spirit, seeming not to take himself too seriously. You never know how much time we have. A guy who has been a good friend for 45 years was run over and killed by a piece of equipment clearing part of his land this week. He was gone in an instant. Seize the day. Yep, for sure. I had a friend who got run over by his tractor not long ago and died. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Red 333 140 Posted January 20, 2019 Report Share Posted January 20, 2019 Godspeed and good picking, OWF. You will be missed. My condolences to the family. Red 333 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
duluthdan 94 Posted January 20, 2019 Report Share Posted January 20, 2019 Rough news. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JuanCarlosVejar 133 Posted January 20, 2019 Report Share Posted January 20, 2019 RIP OWF. May you keep strumming in heaven by a cool stream of water. Condolences to his family JC Quote Link to post Share on other sites
drathbun 91 Posted January 20, 2019 Report Share Posted January 20, 2019 My deepest condolences to the family and friends. Sad day. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
flatbaroque 66 Posted January 20, 2019 Report Share Posted January 20, 2019 I'm really sorry to hear that.I loved the humor he brought.Amongst other things remember Ugly Guitars of the Week. RIP mate. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
slimt 144 Posted January 21, 2019 Report Share Posted January 21, 2019 Sincere Condolances to the family and RIP OWF Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chasAK 13 Posted January 21, 2019 Report Share Posted January 21, 2019 (edited) Sad indeed, I'm sure it's a great sorrow for the family. I remember when my kids started leaving the home and spreading out, we decided that everyone should make it a priority to attend the weddings (we have 11 kids). Sofar it has worked. OWF has been missed here and will be remembered here for along time. Prayers to the family. Edited January 21, 2019 by chasAK Quote Link to post Share on other sites
E-minor7 295 Posted January 21, 2019 Report Share Posted January 21, 2019 Sad news - OWF was a character on board. He and I had a good connection and I just checked the private talk we had about F-birds (Wily was a former Firebirder and wanted to know a detail). Our exchange went further than that and he talked about traveling experiences in Europe. Italy was his favorite place, , , besides he liked the Greeks. I liked OWF and sometimes jokingly suggested it was time for him to get an impresario ~ may his spirit not be forgotten Quote Link to post Share on other sites
retrorod 93 Posted January 21, 2019 Report Share Posted January 21, 2019 Sad to hear this news. I always enjoyed OWF's posts and humor when I was a frequent flyer on the Acoustic forum. I just happened to check in and this news brought back so many good memories of what makes this Forum so special...comradery of a great cast of characters. RIP Robert and condolences to your family and friends. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fortyearspickn 537 Posted January 21, 2019 Report Share Posted January 21, 2019 God Bless you Old Friend. Fair Winds and Following Seas. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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