> Wood Green Pete Wrote:
>
> > Hi folks, Kirsty McColl was killed in a boating accident in Mexico earlier
> > today - those that were at the Ian Dury Tribute gig in the summer (where
> > Madness and members did a few turns) will have seen her last live
> > performance when she covered one of Ian's hits.
>
> This truly is a real tragedy, not just because she has two very young children, not
>just because it comes so close to Christmas but also because the world has lost a
>true musical genius.
>
> I was privileged enough to have seen Kirsty perform live on a number of occasions,
>both solo and with The Pogues, and also at the Ian Dury Tribute. One of my favourite
>Christmas songs of all time is The Fairy Tale of New York with The Pogues. A
>masterpiece. I can remember Kirsty and Shane McGowan bringing the house down singing
>it many times at the Fleadh in Finsbury Park, and that was always in June!
>
> My heart goes out to her two children. I can't even start to imagine what they must
>be going through.
>
> Rest in Peace, Kirsty.
>
> Goodnight, God Bless.
>
> Andrew.
I was shocked to hear this news this afternoon. I won't pretend I was
a big fan of her music, but I thought she had a beautiful voice, and I
loved her versions of Days and New England.
Andy
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