| Name: | Stefan Cartwright |
Country: | United Kingdom |
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| I just came across Eric's website. I purchased The guitar Bible a few years ago and have found it incredibly clear, comprehensive and beautifully written. For some reason I never heard Eric's own music (aside from the pieces on the CD) until today on You Tube. Wow!!! Wonderful!!! May your wife and children forever bask in the glow of your bright star and may they follow their own. Thank you! |
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| Date Added: Saturday 14 January, 2012 |
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| Name: | Candy Roche |
Country: | United Kingdom |
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| Thank you for keeping Eric's music alive with your touching memories. Please keep them coming. And thank you to those who have purchased Eric's merchandise this year and visited the website.
Wishing you all the best of good health and happiness for 2012. Candy and family. |
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| Date Added: Friday 30 December, 2011 |
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| Name: | Keith Dudley |
Country: | United Kingdom |
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| Happy Birthday Eric
I miss you as much today as the day you left us
Hope you are giving one amazing gig up there
I will be having a JD for you today
Your Brummie brother |
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| Date Added: Sunday 04 December, 2011 |
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| Name: | Freya |
Country: | United Kingdom |
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| I am only 13, so I was only little when Eric was performing, and I'm really sad that I never got to see him live. He seemed like such a nice, geniune person and I would have loved to have met him and had him as a guitar teacher. Even though I was too young to appreciate his talent when he was still with us, I still watch videos of him on youtube nearly every day, and his music is a breath of fresh air for me when all the music these days is all R'n'B and other rubbish. I have, however been lucky enough to listen to the music of his students, such as Newton Faulkner, and Eric was clearly , judging by Newton's standard of playing, an outstanding guitar teacher. I would just like to tell you how much Eric's music inspires me and I really hope it will continue to inspire further generations because Eric really deserves as much recognition as possible! Rest in Peace, Eric Roche; I never knew you, but somehow I still miss you and your music. xxx ♥ |
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| Date Added: Saturday 05 November, 2011 |
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| Name: | Daniel |
Country: | United Kingdom |
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| I don't know quite how to write this, it will never catch what I want to say. Eric was a truly unique man. I only knew him for a year and though it said 'music theory' on my timetable he taught me far more, some of which I am only now understanding. A beautiful human, a staggering musician, very fondly remembered. |
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| Date Added: Thursday 06 October, 2011 |
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| Name: | Mark |
Country: | Ireland |
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| Time moves on, memories don't. |
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| Date Added: Monday 12 September, 2011 |
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| Name: | Mom. |
Country: | Ireland |
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| Its six years on my lovely son. I still miss you more than anything, but also feel you'r presence around us all the time, giving us strenght. Love you so much. Rest in peace Dear Eric. Mom XXX. |
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| Date Added: Thursday 08 September, 2011 |
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| Name: | Martin Kelly |
Country: | United Kingdom |
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| Thought of Eric yesterday and today - still sadly missed. Martin K. |
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| Date Added: Wednesday 07 September, 2011 |
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| Name: | Brendan Maye |
Country: | United Kingdom |
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| Still miss my old friend |
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| Date Added: Tuesday 23 August, 2011 |
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| Name: | Michael Lawrence |
Country: | Australia |
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| My playing today is due in no small part to Eric. He showed me how we can have not just a voice through the guitar, but a full choir. Eric pushed the instrument to new levels and did it with such personality. |
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| Date Added: Saturday 16 July, 2011 |
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| Name: | Rob Pulman |
Country: | United Kingdom |
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| I had the pleasure of an afternoon of lessons with Eric, at the London Musician's Institute in 1997. Just found out by accident about his untimely passing. A huge talent, and saddened to find out this news. I had a great week at the institute, made better by the session with Eric. |
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| Date Added: Thursday 07 July, 2011 |
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| Name: | jackie |
Country: | Canada |
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| I just wanted to say Eric made a lasting impact on us after meeting him at the Namm Show LA in 2004? Our prayers are for his family always ~Kevin & Jackie (Alberta Canada) |
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| Date Added: Monday 04 July, 2011 |
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| Name: | Philip Parker |
Country: | Ireland |
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| Hey,
It's amazing that you do this for your family, and Eric is a legend in my eyes, you can hear him in so many artists who he inspired, like thomas leeb! His music is awesome!
Phil
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| Date Added: Sunday 05 June, 2011 |
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| Name: | Ben Wheeler |
Country: | United Kingdom |
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| I'm playing the Perc U Lator as I write this and it takes me back to what I'll always remember as truly outstanding performances - I had never seen anything like it. I had the pleasure to meet Eric several times and attend his workshops at Bath Spa Uni. A truly lovely man who had time for everyone and encouraged us all. Like many, many people I was and am very saddened that he is no longer with us. In fact he talked about his illness with amazing braveness at one workshop. He leaves a legacy of music, inspiration and generosity and, with his books and CD's - a lasting record of a man who in his short time, lived his life to the full. Thanks for the memories Eric - I'm still perfecting Blackbird! Ben |
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| Date Added: Thursday 12 May, 2011 |
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| Name: | Dee Jenkins |
Country: | United Kingdom |
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| So remember the happy memories of Eric in Newton Ferrers. You don't get many of him to the pound! Trusting that God is now an expert in finger style guitar playing. Lots of love to his family - Dee |
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| Date Added: Tuesday 12 April, 2011 |
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| Name: | Emma & Steve Hesketh |
Country: | United Kingdom |
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| Steve and I saw Eric at the Birmingham Music Festival at the NEC in 2001. He was astonishing - and as I watched him and his smiles as he played, I was struck by what a genuine, warm and wonderful person he was. We spoke briefly, and he had no ego - just kindness. Only today, Steve and i looked him up again to discover he had died - and are sat here now so deeply moved that someone so talented, so modest, and so sincere should have been taken. Our thoughts to his family, Candy, and his wonderful children. He brought much happiness to our world, and we are now looking out all his music to remember him with you.
God Bless Eric - Emma & Steve xx |
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| Date Added: Saturday 09 April, 2011 |
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| Name: | Max |
Country: | United Kingdom |
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| I had the pleasure over a number of years of meeting Eric quite a few times. I attended a number of his workshops & gigs & talked to him at length a few times. I alwaays felt good that he continued to remember me by name. I have only recently started playing again & thought I would go online & see what Erics was doing. My heart was really saddended to find such a great musician & such a nice guy has been lost too us. My condolences go out to his family.
Goodbye Eric I will Miss your Music Your Friendship & your wit. |
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| Date Added: Tuesday 01 March, 2011 |
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| Name: | Tom Ray-Gain |
Country: | United Kingdom |
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| Eric was so modest! I was about 11 when i last saw him, not long before he unfortunately left us. Me and my dad used to be at every gig of his we could have done that he did in and around the area, and he was always an inspiration, and still is, as i listen to his recordings still in awe of his playing! I met him a few times at his gigs, he signed some stuff, the moment he asked if i was the guy in the front nodding my head, and told me he used me to keep time, ill never forget. Felt so good. The last gig i saw him play, he sung, 'I get knocked down, but i get up again, you won't ever bring me down.' condolences to his family, and to the world of music for the loss of such a genuine talent. |
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| Date Added: Tuesday 28 December, 2010 |
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| Name: | Richard Austin Borthwick |
Country: | Canada |
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| Dear Roche family,
I have thought of you all so often and I treasure the memories of Eric's performances (live & recorded) that continue to bless my life. Also of the privilege and honour that was mine in being able to share some of Eric's last moments - offering healing and sharing poetry with him.
Candy, if you see this message please get in touch as I have some money that I would like to send to you (no fortune, I'm afraid, just a bit to cover copies that I have made to share Eric's talent with some friends but every little helps I am sure).
I hope that you are doing well and that the children are thriving. I would love to hear from you. As you see, I am living in Canada again although the transition has been far from easy in many ways.
All the best and love to you all,
Richard |
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| Date Added: Friday 10 December, 2010 |
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| Name: | Angel |
Country: | Ireland |
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| Happy Brithday to my favorite brother Eric. I love you always and forever. You'r sister Carmel Angel.
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| Date Added: Saturday 04 December, 2010 |
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