R.I.P. Big Jim Sullivan

One of this county's greatest (unsung?) guitar players.

Rest in Peace

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yep, just posted the same in Off Topic, what a great guitar player, sad news

Ah, I've never ventured into the murky depths of the 'off topic' board.

<scampers off to take a looksee>

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Originally Posted by flanging_fred

Ah, I've never ventured into the murky depths of the 'off topic' board.

<scampers off to take a looksee>

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I wouldn't bother mate, its full of nasty monsters etc

Now that is sad news. RIP

Lucky Enough to have met him a few times, Real gent and I used to love watching him on the Bay city Rollers show ;)
Sad News.
Great player.

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Originally Posted by koneguitarist

I used to love watching him on the Bay city Rollers show ;)
Sad News.
Great player.

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So did I! I knew BCR were a bunch of talentless pop-puppets, even at the age of 10. But because they played guitars, I had to watch the show. Big Jim Sullivan became the reason to stay watching. One of those many people who have somehow had a positive influence on life...

Sad news indeed.

If you're not aware of what he accomplished and played on, the following may help or enlighten you:-

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Big_Jim_Sullivan
I do believe in later years he had an association and signature model with Eggle Guitars.

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RIP BJS - AKA Lord Sitar too...this is how "I am the Walrus" should be played

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4mM6CdBeqZY