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Thank you so much to everyone who has visited the website and supported Eric's music over the past year. Your continued support means alot.
With my very best wishes to you all for a very happy and joyful Christmas and good health and peace for 2008.
Candy Roche and family x
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| | Charity Run in Memory of Eric Roche |
Thank you very much to everyone who sponsored me for the Cancer Research 10K Run at Ickwoth Park in October.
I raised £638.50 + £104.87 gift aid in memory of Eric. Thanks to your overwhelming generosity.
Paul Francis.
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| | To mark the 2nd anniversary of Eric's passing |
Eric, you will always be remembered for your positive energy and love of life. For your wonderful sense of humour, and above all for your loving and compassionate nature.
You are missed so very much, Eric, by everyone who knew you, but especially your family who think of you each day with pride, love and affection.
You are forever in our hearts.
Candy, Stefan and Francesca Roche xxx
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| | New Live CD Released! | | We are delighted to announce the release of Erics new live CD, "Live and Inspirational". We firmly believe that this will prove to be the most popular CD in Erics repertoire. It is mixed to be listened to as a concert, which is what we feel people would most like. It was one of 2 concerts at the Electric Theatre in Guildford, the other concert was used to make Erics DVD. The set is different, and unlike the DVD the CD includes everything from the moment he went on stage to the moment he left, including all the jokes and patter. Visit the merchandise section for more details. |
| | Eric Roche Tablature Collection #1 |
We are happy to announce the publication of 8 of Erics finest compositions in TAB format. The book was jointly written by Eric and his good friend Thomas Leeb.
It contains detailed transcriptions and notes for the following pieces:
Roundabout
The Perc-U-Lator
Eight Years
Spin
While My Guitar Gently Weeps
Nothing in an Emergency
Angel
Steel Road
Visit the merchandise section for more details
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| | To mark the 1st Anniversary of Eric’s passing |
You remain an inspiration to all! With love from your wife and children, family and friends. x
“WITH THESE HANDS”
Written by Eric Roche for
his children, Stefan and Francesca.
This Here, this Now is all we have and
Love is All there is.
Just for today, with thanks I play
and share it with these hands.
Thoughts, words and deeds - the fertile seeds
for everything that grows.
You can create with Love or Hate
and hold it with these hands.
And when I am dust and blown away
please sing these words I write today.
These words I know are true:
“Under the Sun we are all One
united with these hands ”.
Speak, see and hear with senses clear
and truthful mind and heart.
Then find your Self and
mind your Self
I offer this, and say it with:
“I love you with these hands”.
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ACM Guitar School re-named in honour of Eric Roche |
On Wednesday, 25 January the Academy of Contemporary Music in Guildford, re-named its Guitar School, of which Eric Roche was head for many years, as the "ACM Eric Roche Guitar School". Eric was informed of the plans before his passing and was honoured that his teaching philosophy, curriculum and ethos would be preserved at the school for future generations of new musicians. A plaque in honour of Eric has been erected at the School. |
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A message from Candy |
I would like to take this opportunity to say a very Big Thank You to so many generous and kind people who have paid tribute to Eric and his music in numerous ways. Especially through concert playing, fund raising, organising tribute concerts and merchandising and of course hundreds of you who've attended those benefit concerts and purchased merchandise in memory of Eric. I am deeply touched and extremely grateful to you all.
It goes without saying that I miss Eric enormously, but knowing that there are many of you out there who are giving their support and prayers and love brings a lot of comfort to me and my family. Thank you.
Wishing you all a peaceful Christmas and good health and happiness for 2006!
Mrs Candy Roche |
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For Eric - a new compliation CD |
Another way in which many of Eric's many friends have put their heads together 'For Eric' is to produce a wonderful compliation CD, simply entitled 'For Eric'.
The CD contains 20 tracks from different artists, including music from
Gordon Giltrap, Martin Taylor, Jamie Humphries, Stuart Ryan, Adrain Legg, Tristan Seume, Shaun Baxter, Dave Kilminster, Lee Hodgson, Pete Callard, Andy Jones, David Mead, Neville Marten, Guthrie Govan, Jason Sidwell, & Clive Carroll.
Eric himself appears on 2 tracks "Deep Deep Down" -
from his last album & also on a classical guitar duet of a JS
Bach Invention - along with Phil Hilborne.
The 'For Eric' CD is now available to purchase, priced £15, with all proceeds going to Eric's family, via this website.
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A thank you message from Eric's wife, Candy |
I am only too aware that the fundraising night at Bath Guitar Festival for Eric and our family was supported by so many people who have known and admired Eric and his music and warm personality.
There are many people to thank for organising and attending the event, there are some people involved whom I have met, but so many more I have not, especially the audience.
I draw great comfort from the generous help and contributions that made the concert such a special occasion for Eric.
Thank you all.
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