KenJennings Posted November 20, 2021 Share Posted November 20, 2021 David Longdon17th June 1965 - 20th November 2021 Big Big Train are extremely saddened to announce the death of David Longdon this afternoon in hospital in Nottingham, UK at the age of 56 following an accident in the early hours of Friday morning. He is survived by his two daughters Amelia and Eloise, his mother Vera and his partner Sarah Ewing. Sarah Ewing comments: “David and I were best friends, partners and soul mates and I am utterly devastated by his loss. He was a beautiful person and I feel so lucky to have known and loved him.” Greg Spawton comments: “We are absolutely stunned to lose David. It is unspeakably cruel that a quirk of fate in the early hours of yesterday morning has deprived him and his loved ones of a happy future together and all of the opportunities, both personal and musical, that awaited him next year and beyond.” David joined Big Big Train in 2009, immediately making a significant impact with that year’s The Underfall Yard album. He proceeded to record a further eight studio albums with the band, including the forthcoming Welcome To The Planet, as well as fronting the band for a series of highly acclaimed concerts from 2015 onwards. In addition last year he released an album with the late Judy Dyble under the name Dyble Longdon. On the day before his accident he had been in the studio working on a new solo album. “David made a huge impact on my life both musically and personally,” Spawton continues. “I loved him like a brother and already feel his loss very deeply. He was a true creative visionary with extraordinary depth of talent. But above all he was a first rate and very kind man. His family, friends, BBT bandmates and crew will miss him terribly.” The band’s Welcome To The Planet album remains scheduled for release on 28th January 2022. A further statement regarding the band’s 2022 concerts and other activities will follow in due course. The band and their management request privacy for David’s family and friends at this extremely difficult time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laughedatbytime Posted November 20, 2021 Share Posted November 20, 2021 :rose: 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_hi_water._ Posted November 20, 2021 Share Posted November 20, 2021 RIP 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KenJennings Posted November 20, 2021 Author Share Posted November 20, 2021 (edited) My favorite Big Big Train song: Big Big Train is one of the most interesting things happening in prog today. This is a big big loss to the genre, and just terribly sad. Edited November 20, 2021 by KenJennings 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treeduck Posted November 20, 2021 Share Posted November 20, 2021 RIP 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babycat Posted November 20, 2021 Share Posted November 20, 2021 :rose: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goose Posted November 20, 2021 Share Posted November 20, 2021 :( 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUSHHEAD666 Posted November 21, 2021 Share Posted November 21, 2021 This is yet another big big bummer! Damnit! Hank Von Hell and now David! RIP!This man had all the talent in the world. Incredible vocals and could play every instrument on the planet. For all you Genesis Freaks out there like me here's a story: So some of you may know this but when Phil left Genesis Mike and Tony invited David to tryout for the band. David spent one week in the rehearsal studio singing Genesis songs.Eventually though Ray Wilson won the job and Genesis recorded "Calling All Stations." Many think that record was a dud. "Calling All Stations" is a masterpiece. Anyway I love David's vocals. He has his own style with a touch of Gabriel and Collins. Underrated Legend. So sad. What was the accident? Keeping it private? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken hawk Posted November 21, 2021 Share Posted November 21, 2021 R.I.P. David. Thanks for all the great music ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorraine Posted November 21, 2021 Share Posted November 21, 2021 Never heard of him or his band. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony R Posted November 21, 2021 Share Posted November 21, 2021 It’s a great shock and just as the band was heading to the forefront of modern Prog bands. Lovely “Genisisy” vocalist and a great talent.Farewell Brave Captain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek19 Posted November 21, 2021 Share Posted November 21, 2021 I've been sorry, to hear, see, and read this. He should be, and will be missed. My condolences, and sympathies to his family, and friends. R.I.P., David. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zepphead Posted November 22, 2021 Share Posted November 22, 2021 I was shocked and so sorry to hear this news.Big Big Train are a band I have followed from an early stage and they were on an upward trajectory in the prog sphere.It's another sad episode in the world of music and a big loss of an incredibly talented musician. RIP David. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New_World_Man Posted November 22, 2021 Share Posted November 22, 2021 Very sad news. I have a few BBT albums that I should play soon. RIP David. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New_World_Man Posted November 22, 2021 Share Posted November 22, 2021 (edited) It’s a great shock and just as the band was heading to the forefront of modern Prog bands. Lovely “Genisisy” vocalist and a great talent.Farewell Brave Captain. Personally I believe they are already there. Maybe not household names like Porcupine Tree or Dream Theater but anyone who follows modern prog has at least heard of them. Edited November 22, 2021 by New_World_Man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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