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Sorry for the Loss of your friend Dave...I met Pete a few times got tha hang with him and have nothing but nice things t see about him.
A great guy and a great sense of humor, we laughed a lot together that's how I will remember him.


Dedicated to the memory of our friend Peter Quaife..R.I.P.
Thank you for the Daze my friend, although you're gone you're with us every single day believe me; Day's we'll remember all our life.

Last edited by FrankLima (2010-06-25 18:15:24)

I was surprised and filled with a heavy heart to hear the sad news of Pete's death. He was a great musician and contributed a great presence to the Kinks.
He had a great zest for life and a great sense of humor. I feel so badly for Dave, Ray, Mick and Pete's loved ones - my thoughts and prayers are with them too.
We were fortunate to experience his presence on earth.
God bless you, Pete ~ sending you love and thank you for the days...rest in peace.....

Pete Quaife Canadian Interview 1988
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZBV6bAsInx4
Original Kinks Bassist Pete Quaife Dead at 66
http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/17386/121429
Dave Emlen's KindaKinks.net - with additional Pete links
http://www.kindakinks.net/news-rumors.php
Olga's Facebook page for Pete ~ In Memory of Pete Quaife
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=127681607267985

Last edited by TrustYourHeart (2010-06-25 14:54:33)

admin wrote:

I am overwhelmed with emotion- I literally can't speak- we might never have done any of this without him- Pete was right there at the very beginning - he was a friend and a brother to me-family- me and Pete never argued about anything -WE knew - and he really got it-ALL of it-I Loved him so much- In my naivety I kind of thought we would work again together- - I am shocked beyond words - without Pete there would have been NO Kinks- we went to school together and shared the best times, growing up- we learnt music together as we went along , he was a great musician -you could always trust his playing, creative input, intuitive response to musical ideas-and we taught each other riffs and ideas and shared a common bond of Love, Loyalty and deep friendship-I am in a state of complete disbelief- I knew he was ill - but his cheeky inteligence and optimistic nature would make any one believe that he would Live forever- and in a way Peter Alexanda Greenlaw Quaife you will live in my heart and inner being FOREVER- God Bless you Pete- dear sweet generous - mad and Unique friend- I will never be the same-And I thank God for knowing and working with you - that you enriched and Blessed my LIfe with your sense of fun. wit, intelligence and passion; and optimism- A True musician- a True artist and an immensely gifted Man full of Life and Love -who was never really given the credit he deserved for his contribution and involvlement - - I Love You Pete ! The Kinks were never really the Kinks without you......

All my Love
Dave Davies

This just made me cry.  Its already been a crappy day thus far, but it really makes me sad when someone who meant so much to people passes on. I'm sorry for your loss, Dave. 

-julz

spangles102 wrote:

So sad to hear the news of Pete's passing.  He was a great bloke and such fun.  I remember he came round my house one Sunday to take me to tea at his Mum and Dad's house in Steeds Road! We drove in his Jeep. I must have been about 17 at the time.  Let's smile as we remember him and do something quite crazy today in his memory.  Bless you Pete.  All my love  Olg xx

Hi Olga, I'm smiling ..

Olga has some GREAT photos  of Pete and herself too...in those younger days. So cute!

Yeah, lets celebrate his life! Cheers to Pete Q !

FrankLima wrote:

Sorry for the Loss of your friend Dave...I met Pete a few times got tha hang with him and have nothing but nice things t see about him.
A great guy and a great sense of humor, we laughed a lot together that's how I will remember him.


Dedicated to the memory of our friend Peter Quaife..R.I.P.
Thank you for the Daze my friend, although you're gone you're with us every single day believe me; Day's we'll remember all our life.

I was fortunate enough to have met and hang with Pete a few times I have nothing but nice things t see about him. He was a great guy and a great sense of humor, we laughed a lot together that's how I will always remember him.

Ray's story about Pete's spelling of Days as "Daze" at the recoding session for that song will always stick in my mind

A great message Dave. 

There are a lot of people all of the world in mourning for Pete - expressed here, on the Facebook page that Olga set up, and also in KPS mailings.  I've already sent out two of those today.
http://www.kindakinks.net/neil/digest/Digest.3421.txt
and
http://www.kindakinks.net/neil/digest/Digest.3422.txt

In #3422 I included list of some of the times Pete interacted with people on the mailing list.  He was very kind to participate in some Q&A mailings where folk sent in some questions and he sent back answers.  This is hitting everyone very hard.

Dear Dave,

So sorry to hear of Pete's passing.  My heart goes out to you, as well as Pete's family and friends. Your loss of such a great, funny, brilliant person is deeply sad.  Pete leaves a great body of artistic work behind and so many are grateful for the enjoyment he's given us.
Sending positive vibes to you Dave, please take care.

Thank you Neil. I'd love to read those old archives. I remember a few times when he posted...It was so nice to hear from him.

I am posting Sharon MacNeil's blog that she just wrote today....about her adventures visiting Pete and wife at Pete's home in Canada in 2002...a long time ago, it seems. http://bloviatrix.wordpress.com/.  Click on link & scroll down to pics personally *captioned* by Mr Quaife himself.


Pete Quaife 1943 – 2010

I got word yesterday that Pete Quaife, the first bass player for the Kinks, has passed away. He was a great guy who seemed to me to really know how to enjoy life. I’d say RIP, but I don’t really believe in the after-life, so. I was lucky enough to meet Pete in the fall of 2002 in a crazy mission with a friend to make some sort of Kinks documentary whose theme was… I don’t actually remember… but Pete actually let us interview him on video and even crash in his home for a night.

My friend lived in Toronto, Canada near where Pete was living with his then wife Hanne and their 2 non-intimidating, friendly German Shepherds. She had purchased some sort of professional video camera, but we didn’t know enough to bring professional lighting with us, so the whole video was just not usable as it was fatally under-exposed. So what we gained was fond memories and a few stills.

Anyway, we drove up there into rural Belleville, Ontario and squealed with girlish (middle-aged) fan excitement as we pulled into the driveway of his modest house. We had prepared some questions and brought wine to loosen inhibitions (mostly ours).

What I do remember mostly was how cheeky and funny Pete was. And so very charming. I had brought some sort of Kinks illustrated book with me and Pete annotated many of the pics with clever and/or bawdy little drawings and captions, as he was an artist by training. He did regale us with some Kinks tales, most of which are too embarrassing/revealing to relate publicly, but I was so impressed with how much of a soul-mate he considered brother Dave Davies of the Kinks to be, and how exasperated yet awed by the talent of brother Ray Davies he was. I emailed to Dave Davies this list of funny tales, and Dave replied that Pete likes to be dramatic and to embellish the truth a bit.  Pete was at that time doing dialysis treatment 4x a week, kidney failure brought on by chronic, (perhaps untreated?) high blood pressure. He played his acoustic guitar for us, and showed my friend his famous bass riff from “Wicked Annabella”.

One scary anecdote I can relate:
“Brush With Death”
Ca 1964: Kinks attend party in home of small-time music promoter in northern Illinois. Host seems to be after young Dave all evening. Party mainly attended by young men. Noticing that party is totally lacking in female guests, Kinks decide to split. Group later finds out identity of solicitous host: JOHN WAYNE GACY.

I later fell out with Toronto friend due to some foolishness from me that I don’t want to think about, but I understand she has found happiness, and I’m glad. Actually, Hanne and Pete had an acrimonious parting of ways soon after our interview. But they seemed devoted at the time, and obviously very gracious to host 2 crazy but well-intentioned Kinks fans.
Here are some scans from my book.

Last edited by Barbara in la la (2010-06-26 17:53:16)

We are blessed with Pete's memory in every song he added those great bass licks. My condolences to his closest friends and family.

I'm so sorry - and sad - to hear about Pete - what a shock! Even though the KinKs weren't together, they were all still "here". It feels awful that one of them is now gone. Sending condolences and sympathy to his family and friends, and especially to Dave with whom Pete was so close. God Bless.

My deepest condolences to you Dave, and also to all of Pete's loved one and friends, both here and eveywhere. He was a beautiful Soul, and a truly gifted one who brought happiness to so many, the ultimate gift of joy.  To everyone, may the blessing of light be on you - light without and light within.

Namaste Pete - Om Shanti.

Dave, heartfelt condolences on the passing of your beloved friend. May Pete continue his journey in the light of peace and love forever.