Comments on: Clive Leyland

By: Trevor Colluney

Trevor Colluney — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 11:42:55 +0000

Having been in retreat for a break I have only just learned of Clive's sad demise. I did not know him too well, but we crossed paths at festivals and venues. He was an astute and well crafted musician and I often heard him in the more intimate surroundings of the Howcroft in Bolton performing with a passion – which is a cherished gift for those who sing for the pleasure music brings. I am truly sorry that his life was cut short but I am sure his music will live on and continue to bring joy and pleasure to those who follow the pursuit of the folk / song writing tradition.

My sincere condolences to his family.

Trevor Colluney

By: Mark Weatherall

Mark Weatherall — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 18:49:25 +0000

Really saddened to hear of Clive's death. He worked at Astley Bridge Theatre Church in Bolton in the early 80s on a couple of musical shows, when I was a teenager. He wrote songs which I will always remember with affection, and was associated with projects that mark some of the happiest times in my life. Thanks Clive and RIP.

By: Sheila

Sheila — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 19:49:35 +0000

Thank you very much for your condolences and memories of Clive. Sue, Sarah and I have found it very comforting to know how Clive is remembered.

By: Pete Turbefield

Pete Turbefield — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 16:43:15 +0000

I can only reiterate the comments made by my old school mates Patrick and Tony. Clive was a great musician and music was his life. He retained his relish for all things musical and although prior to him moving across the pennines I would only bump into him occasionally in Tesco, the meetings were always interesting and left me (albeit temporarily) wanting to take him up on his offer to get together again with the lads!

I too remember Tony's comments about his mother's Triumph Herald and before that some notable exploits with his mother's Wolseley 1500! It's a funny thing but Bolton School always seems like an extended family and although we all left school forty odd years ago it still remains a common bond to us all.

It is with regret that I am unable to attend the funeral but I send my sincere condolences to Sheila and family and take this opportunity to say Hi to Tony, Patrick, Alan and Mike. Maybe we'll all meet up again one of these days and raise a glass to Clive who was the inspiration to us all.

By: Tony Worsley

Tony Worsley — Thu, 27 Dec 2007 19:41:40 +0000

As one of the founder members of the groups in the sixties, I remember those days with great nostalgia – the only time in my life when I have been subjected to any form of adulation, however localised!

I remember very well that the Hollies would bring out a new single on a Friday, Clive would learn the chords and solo by the Saturday and write down the words, and we would have it learned by the end of Saturday in our practice hall near Horwich.

One of Clive's other memorable skills was his ability to make his mother's Triumph Herald achieve speeds and cornering that his mother never would have imagined possible!

He will be a great loss to the music scene of the North.

Sybil and I also send our most sincere condolences and best wishes to Clive's family.

By: Mike Hancock

Mike Hancock — Mon, 24 Dec 2007 19:17:09 +0000

Patrick's obituary reflects perfectly the Clive that I knew and greatly admired.

In September I discovered (retrieved from a skip) a tape that recorded one of our practice sessions. Although very basic, I was struck once again of Clive's superb musicianship which carried the band and emailed him to point this out. His response was typically modest.

At least I have a legacy, along with some great memories, of a wonderful man.

My condolences to Sheila and the girls.