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Well, what a week!!!

Darvel Music Festival went swimmingly, not!!! It had some great moments and some not so great moments. Things can only get better, as someone once said.

I intend to make Braehead Arena gig, 'Back to the Eighties', the last gig for fourgoodmen, as it's time to move on, but don't worry, I will carry on with a few of the regulars, and some new additions.

I phoned Ian Donaldson, & Jane Button, to ask them if they would accept my apologies, and return for the last show. Ian said yes, but then changed his mind when the prospect of sharing the stage with another singer was proposed. I thoroughly understand, and sincerely wish him all the best. Jane had something else on, and couldn't make it, ...well, I did try!!!

It has been a great adventure with fourgoodmen, and we have had some amazing musicians in the band, and drummers, and singers...We went to America,Canada, we went to Holland, we sneaked into England, Ireland and the Highlands and Islands, we played Retrofest twice, we played Back to the Eighties, we supported the Pretenders in New Jersey, we played Hollywood, San Francisco, Santa Cruz, San Diego, Boston, Washington, Montreal, Toronto, New York, Springfield, (Massachusets), we met all sorts of stars on our journey, and had a jolly good time.....oh well, every good thing has to come to an end at sometime...

I thank everyone involved: Ian Donaldson, Jim Prime, Steve Harris , Malky Button, Jane Button,Kirk Brandon, Mick MacNeil, Carrie MacNeil, Bruce Watson, Graeme Duffin,Deke,Yvonne McHugh,Smiley,Rick Shore, Frank Gallagher,John Gouveia, Richard T Shirt Bloke,Warren 'Woz' Wilson, Chris Bell, Phil Kane,Frank O'Hare, Alex MacNeil, Kai Forbes, Jamie Watson,Max MacNeil,Ben MacNeil, Davie the Roadie, Mark Mackay, Ashley Corr, Sandy and Ted at FML, Chrissie Hynde, Gail Colson, Brian McGee and Owen Paul...and last but not least Ted Finticle, Frank Hafferson and the one and only James 'Moisture Man' Newall

thanks for listening
Derek Forbes

happycat30

What to say - I´m a bit shocked and it`s really sad to hear that !

You have given me a very special time on Dec. 4th 2008 - I`ll never ever forget that ! And I`m soooo glad I´ve met you all at the Classic Grand and even Mick at the Square Peg !
Thanks for this !

Hope to see you out there somewhere again !

Kerstin

Willemina

Not sure what to say neither, feel sad that this is happening Sad

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Thanks for all the great times the band has given us and the very best for the future to all the band members, old and new.

love Willemina x

Will

What can I say but GUTTED!!,although not one bit suprised!!
After the events at the start of the year I spoke to a few of the 4GM posse and we all kinda knew this was coming,but to be honest I was hopeing for at least one more Xmas extravaganca

Thanks to all the guys involved for some great times and also for bringing me into contact with some wonderful people,people who are now firm friends.

I hope to see most of the band in some gise somewere along the line,good luck with whatever you all intend to do

Jean Genie

Just to echo what Will has posted. I am also gutted but not really surprised given the events over this year. It looks like I may not get to see Fourgoodmen for that final time, but who knows. I am sure that our paths will cross as they always do - Derek and James, I am sure I'll catch up with you on the Alarm front shortly. Let's have a drink for the good times (I still owe you that pint from the Spear gig at the Barfly last September!)

What are we going to do post-Christmas now? Those Glasgow weekends have become legendary! I am sure that something will be sorted out for then among the posse who wish to keep the tradition going. I am sure that contacts will be kept and something will come together to those who want to make the trip to wherever we gather.

I take it that this forum is on borrowed time. Can you give some indication to when it's due to expire.

Here's to everyone who has ever been involved on the Fourgoodmen front. It's been a blast. Thanks again - every mile covered has been so worthwhile..

Shirl xx

dforbes

My original intention with the band was to put on a Xmas show for all the musicians around , who were off for the festive period. I fully intend to keep the Xmas tradition going, so don't hand in your bus passes yet.

Evil or Very Mad

p.s. Shirl, we will have a forum, when this one goes, and will let you all know at the time, so no-one loses contact...don't worry...

Rolling Eyes

happycat30

dream attack

bradwj

Just got the news and I must say that I am very sad as well..........I am sorry for not being up to date as things have been crazy with me between work, buying a house, and the whole move thing as well as becoming a full Canadian again (giving up my US green card).....

I kinda figured the band was disolving after the departure of Mick but not really sure what happened........I hope it was nothing big.....

anyway.......Derek please keep us up to date on what you are doing and dont lose us "in the shuffle".........

Its a sad time but i am sure whatever you do in the future will kick ass and that we will be there!!

Thanks for the great times and music........and now awaiting patiently the next projects!!!

cheers again.....

Brad
XO

Loretta

[quote="dforbes"]My original intention with the band was to put on a Xmas show for all the musicians around , who were off for the festive period. I fully intend to keep the Xmas tradition going, so don't hand in your bus passes yet.

Evil or Very Mad

Thats a great idea reg the christmas shows.. dont give that up.

Made some wonderful friends here too and had fantastic times always..

Hopefully see you at Braehead xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

AFARR

Only just managed to get to the forum (sorry!) read the e-mail early this morning but got to be honest did expect it. It's really sad it has to come to an end but we are also so glad we had the chance to share in the experience of Fourgoodmen over the last few years. It has been an honour and we really hope we can keep in contact with the good friends we have made through supporting you.

Here's to the next adventure guys..on wards and upwards as they say...we will certainly be around at Xmas (particulary post 11th December Mind's gig) So count us in on any gig plans please and friends keep in touch Razz

Hopefully see you in da 'pool again soon Del boy!!

Andrea & Jim xx

steelydel · Brother, where art thou??

Bleedin' typical! I just joined this forum before xmas and its all gone pete tong!!!!
Enuff about this Del.....Big Del- I only managed the last 3 gigs and the 2 Classic Grand gigs were brilliant. I'm saying hee-haw about the Darvel gig 'cept it introduced me to JJ Gilmour and i'm grateful for that. From what i've picked up from the forums, i'd say, yeah, the 4GM had run it's course. Big Dan shouldn't be in a 'low-key' band playing wee dates here and there....Time to think BIG! Get the teuchter back into the fray....Big keyboards...big BASS!.....Big drums.....Think Love Song crossed with Murder of Love with a splash of Trans Europe Express..Thats where to go, brother . I'm no going to the Braehead gig...i mean, Ben Vol-et-Vent Periodpain, Brother Feckin Beyond, Go West!!!! sorry, i couldn't sit through all that! Just keep us all informed and we'll be right behind whatever project you go with.
Make your stay short ! Wink

The Swede

Well well well...
Its really sad to read this, but as everyone else said, it was rather expected after all.
We have had a really good time together, here, in the chat (back in the good old days Laughing

) and of course at the gigs.
It has been a pleasure to meet and to speak to all of you, and i know we will all met again!!

Thanks for everything so far Derek!

The King is Dead, Long Live The King...

//Patrik

dforbes

Steely Del...do I have your permission to retire?

Don't worry , musically, I want to make a challenge. I am already on at Brian McGee to hit me with some drum takes, and I can take it from there in the studio...it's going to be great.....YESSSSS

Evil or Very Mad

steelydel

And how auld is yer maw anyway?

oh_jay

well ... as sad as it is to see the end of the 4gm now , there's still hope for the future concerning a new project / band , right derek !? Wink

anyway ... my sincere suggestion to all involved , but especially to derek would be to take a break during the 2nd half of the year & think about , what u really want to do - without putting any pressure on yourself already now !

remember what i did last oct. ?
after 13 years of doing my own radio shows almost every week(end) i've jus' needed a break for some time & decided to give myself the remaining time of the year to see , what i want to achieve for myself !
i've finally started to write my book & by the beginning of 2009 had finished the 1st chapter of over 100 pages printed out text , which felt quite good back then ! Smile

as this year has started i had some new ideas for my shows & got back "live on air" with them @ the end of jan. ! Very Happy

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TAKE YOUR TIME OUT NOW , derek Exclamation

that's what i say & like to seriously suggest to u , m8 !

u'll always make some music until the end of your life - i'm pretty sure about that ! Wink

jus' don't rush anything now & try to form the next new band in a hurry !
we - the fans - can wait , as there's enough other good music to listen to around meanwhile ! Mr. Green

when u really feel that it's time to come back , then jus' come back ... but please don't rush it or u might fail , m8 !

however ... thanx a lot for the music & "stay alive !" , as the late & great stuart adamson used to say ! Wink

cheers !

olaf

andyi

Well there is not much I can say that has not been said by everyone else but I do want to say how lucky I feel to have met such great people at the Rotherham show, priviledged to see Brian, Mick and Derek on stage and afterwards until the early hours at the hotel. Derek, I may have acted like a sad act but giving you a lift in my car from the sound check to the hotel sounds so rock n roll it is a story I will tell until I die. The Glasgow show in Dec at the Classic Grande after the small concert down the road at the SECC was also fantastic. Derek and Brian absolute gents. Best of all though is the friendship made on the way and it does not end here. Many of us will meet again in Edinburgh and later in the year. 4GM has been a ball - even when I have just been keeping up with the shenanigans via the net! Good luck everyone and remember the music will always live on. Very king regards Andy.

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dforbes

she must be about 1600 Steelydel

Evil or Very Mad

steelydel

EileenK42W

Hi everyone

Now I'll throw my hat into the ring. I was absolutely gutted when I read the news, but please every one of my new friends near and far keep in touch. Love you all, and even though I was a comparative latecomer to the forum, you took me on with open arms (and great shoulders to lean on when I was on crutches last year LOL).

We MUST get together post Christmas for a bash in Glasgow or somewhere. Want to see Edith and Bart and the 4 Swedes again too.

Love and hugs
Eileen

Jean Genie

I am sure that we'll see you in Glasgow post-Christmas Eileen, if not before. Take care, and hope to catch up with you soon Smile

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