Date: Wed, 29 May 2002 19:50:13 +0100 From: Roger Trobridge Subject: John Walton remembrance
John Walton died at home on Thursday 16th May 2002 aged 61. He was a South African professional harmonica player and entertainer who settled in the UK in the late 1970s. John took over the running of the NHL from John Tyler in the 1980s before handing it on to Colin Mort a few years later. He was a founder member of the IHO when it was established under Peter Janssen and became its President after Peter's death. John was very active in promoting contact between the major harmonica playing regions of the world and he attended and promoted international events in Europe, Asia and the USA.
John's wife, Jeanette Walton, would like to invite any of John's friends to a Celebration of John's life to be held between 2pm and 5pm on Tuesday June 4th at Langtry Manor, Derby Road, off Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, BH1 3BQ. Food and coffee will be provided and anyone wishing to play will be very welcome. If you think you can attend, please let Jeanette know. She can be contacted at 144 Wyndham Road, Bournemouth, BH1 4RA, by phone at 01202247150, or by email at jeanet~eryme.freeserve.co.uk
Roger
Roger Trobridge - Chairman - National Harmonica League.
