RIP Jules Fothergill aka SlideJules from the old forum

Lewy

An absolute monster of a player. 

I didn’t really know him but did a gig with him years and years ago and he so comprehensively outclassed me it might have been a horrible experience were it not for the fact that he was such a lovely guy.

I don’t think he’d been ill for long. Statement from his band (Northsyde) says it was an aggressive cancer. Such a shame. 

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Guitar_Slinger

These tributes are normally people whose records you've bought or seen in concert.  Not someone you've chatted with over a pint.  Fucking hell, RIP indeed.

We exchanged PMs on the old forum and went to the same jam nights - the drummer from my first band (when we were early 20s) went on to be the drummer in Northsyde.

Me and my family only saw them in August at a festival, when Jules loved my 6 year old being up at the front, wearing ear defenders and headbanging to his extended solo.

stratman3142

That's such a great shock and such sad news.

I first got to know him at a blues jam in Twickenham when he was really young. His talent was clear even then. 

We ended up doing quite a few gigs together in a band called Guilty Party. A thoroughly great bloke and a fantastic player. It was always a pleasure and inspirational to work with him. A totally supportive musician.

We lost touch over the years but there are so many memories. Even my first date with my wife, where we went to see him playing with a bunch of friends in a band.

A terrible loss.

jonnyburgo

What a shame RIP

ESBlonde

jonnyburgo said:

What a shame RIP

This.

axisus

Sad news. RIP Jules

Basher

Christ! I realise this is an old thread but today I was wondering what Jules was up to and I ended up reading this.

I wasn't a big mate of his or anything, just a fan of his playing, but we exchanged a few messages about music;  particularly people like the ex-Allman-Brothers' Jack Pearson. (I think he went over to the US just to meet him at one point.)

Absolutely devastated to read this. RIP SlideJules, hope you're jamming away somewhere with Duane, Greg and Butch.

thing

Yeah I missed this one. RIP bro. It must be well over ten years since Jase Morris died as well, Tempus fugit and all that.