The Wonderful World of Becca

Wednesday, June 06, 2007

Smack

Doesn't life come and take you by surprise? When you think life is dandy and the week is going well... oops... smack... life comes and hits you back in the face.

Today a great legend died.... I've had the privilege of knowing Jim Warburton for probably about 10 years. He was such a dude, a legend, a laugh, a top bloke. He was such an inspiration to me and I'm sure many others who knew him. His passion for music was like no-one else I've ever met. He knew how to combine humour with serious rehearsals, he could conduct an ensemble and get quality results. He was awesome.

He became an idol on CMS tours and was greatly loved by everyone. Many of the band changed the lyrics of 'I will follow him' to 'We will follow Jim' and this became his anthem in South Africa.

He will be such a loss to CMS, to the RPO, to his wife Jill and to many others I'm sure. But his flame will burn in the hearts of many and his inspiration will encourage myself and many other musicians for days to come.

Rest in peace Jim.