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Eric Roche

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único,buscando la belleza entre los trastes, para ofrecerlas al projimo, perpetuando asi su estilo.ése es su cielo.
MANUEL LOPEZ - Aug 07

I was chocked to find out that Eric past away and I cried a lot when I read all the beautiful comments people has written about him. I just met him a few times and was filming him playing together with Ravi at the Leela Center in England. I was so inspired by hearing him and touched by his absolutely beautiful heart! Thank you Eric for the time you stopped by! Thank you Eric for the time you stopped by! // Amrit Forss - Sweden
Amrit Forss - Apr 07

hey, although Eric has very sadly passed into a better place his soul and spirit still lives on in his music! anyone who was lucky enough to see him live have been extremely gifted! i didn't get the chance to see him and for this im deeply upset. Eric has been a real inspiration to me and for if it wasn't for his style and playing i wouldn't have started the accoustic guitar and i'd still be drowing in clinical electric filth. thank you so much Eric you and your music have saved my soul and for this i am eternally grateful!!!
Seth - May 06

I am utterly shocked I cant believe it I only just found out now there are tears in my eyes Eric was a great guy I met him personaly!!    I saw him play in Frankfurt musikmesse and I have never seen anybody play the acoustic like him I am absolutely shell shocked!    My heart felt condolence to his family I just can't believe it!!!
John Bruce from Germany - Mar 06

Words cannot express...they cannot even stroke the surface. I did not know him, but knew his spirit through my ears. I can only hope, with hand on heart, that he can visit in form of muse and inspiration will continue to be passed on as it always should....
Ben Knight - Feb 06

So sad to hear about your death Eric! You and your heartful guitarplaying was such a gift, and I was fortunate to be blessed by it on several occasions during the Angsbacka festival in Sweden some years ago. I was especially blessed when you played with me in the bar/open stage and now I´m extra glad that I have it recorded. Thank You Eric and blessings to your wife and family. Now rest in the Love that embraces the world. Joakim Kohls, Sweden
Joakim Kohls - Jan 06

Christmas Day 2005; was just talking to my brother,Seamus in Ireland and learned of Eric's death. May he rest in peace. I wasn't aware that he was such an accomplished musician, so I guess one might say: 'Heaven's Orchestra' benefits from our loss. My condolences to his family especially his Day, Raymond (a first cousin of mine).    Peace and love to his music family.    Sr. Rose Waldron, Los Angeles
rose waldron - Dec 05

I met Eric at an after work drinks for the school he was heading up in late 1998 at a pub in Wapping. I had been subscribing to his magazine for a year or so and we chatted about that and life. Certainly a very humble down to earth guy who was embarassed at his "celebrity" status within the guitarist community, Eric was passionate about other artists and helping them to bring their talent to the world, one of those rare players who managed to keep the ego out of his creativity. We are one candle less in the chapel with his passing.
John Savage - Dec 05

what can say that hasn't already been. Is,was and always will be a ledgend and inspiration to all guitarists, musicaians and people alike, gutted I never got the chance to meet him. My deepest sympathy goes out to everyone that knew him. ed
ed lovett - Oct 05

dear candi,so sad to here of erics death nothing ican say but in tears at the moment saw him play many times at nec very gentle guy he loved what he did and loved his music i send my love to you and the children and may you go in gods grace,tony.
tony fowler - Oct 05

I was browsing through a guitar mag this morning and read the sad news.  I had no idea that Eric was ill and this was such a shock to me.  I saw Eric in concert at the Mick Jagger Centre with my son a few years back.  He was brilliant and an inspiration to any aspiring guitarists, both in concert and in his contributions to Guitar Techniques magazine.  It's just not fair!
Derek McGonigle - Oct 05

The sad news from Eric's web site:        Eric Roche: RIP    Tragically, after suffering from cancer for more than a year, Eric Roche has now passed away.    Eric's ‘dance with cancer’ had developed to such an extent that it became untreatable & it has now come to a graceful end.    Eric died peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday 6th September 2005 with his wife by his side.    Those of you who were fortunate enough to see Eric in action at one of his shows &/or to meet him personally, you will undoubtedly have been touched by his incredibly dynamic & moving performances; a consummate artist & a deeply spiritual man, one of the most genuine & inspirational people you are ever likely to meet.    A good friend once commented that in a crowded concert room, Eric had the ability to make you feel that he was talking & playing directly to you; as only the greatest artists can do.    RIP Eric Roche. You will be very sadly missed by those whose lives you touched.        Eric's family would like people to know how grateful they are for all the thoughts, words & prayers being directed towards them at this time - it really does mean so much to them.    
A friend & fan - Sep 05

i sam him play a small hall in kent a few weeks back and he is the most amazing technical guitarist i have and porbably will ever see
laurence turner - Nov 04

Hi Eric, we saw you at Sound Control Bristol this evening. Breathtaking style, energy, incredible range of sounds from one instrument and all at the same time. Nice guy too. Leo likes you! I think I'll take up gardening. Dave and Leo Bound
dave and leo bound - Oct 04

Hi Eric,    Just a note to say thanks for a great week at the Guitar school, I really enjoyed it and hope to do it again as I really learnt alot.    I Confirm my order for the 'Guitar Bible'.Let me know the cost and availabilty and I will fwd. same.    in the meantime if you could fwd. transcription of :River is wide and Dawning of the day , I would really appreciate it.    I hope the week did not take too much out of you, as you really pushed yourself.All the students enjoyed it and the overall conclusions were ,that you are basically a brilliant musician/teacher and most important a lovely and genuine person. It was my pleasure to meet you and look forward to doing so again.I wish you a full and speedy recovery and will remember you in  my thoughts and prayers.    Best of luck,
Phillip - Oct 04

went to a workshop with eric last year in Fleetwood. What a fantastic personable guy, no pretentions and really easy to get on with. Look forward to the next chance of meeting him.
Bob Emmington - Aug 04

Servus Eric,    nice sound, very great.    you are the best player i ever heard.  I see you playing at the Music-Messe in Germany, Frankfurt.    bye.    Tim & Andi    
Tim - Jul 04

Hi Eric, Rearly glad to here your coming on nicely after the operation, I saw you for the first time at the Haverhill gig there we were having a great time, then the bombshell...  We are so glad to here your on the mend, see you for now.  Tony. Haverhill.
Tony  Crouch - May 04

I am only 16 years old. I have played the guitar since i was 10. I play all electric blues but after seeing you at the winter gardens inspired me to play a different style. It was exellent i hav never seen anythging like it before, it was money well spent that night. well done and i hope to see you soon!
Luke tidswell - May 04

Went to your gig in Mansfield. Inspirational. I was sad to hear though that you were struck with cancer. I hope you will make a full recovery soon to impress and inspires further with your talents and new compositions. When will "Something" be released on an album and when can I get hold of the DVD (I don't think you can fully appreciate the music without also witnessing the natural energy, intensity and joy you yourself have in playing)
Jonathan - May 04

Eric is taken ill    Eric has been taken ill and will need an operation and extensive recuperation. All gigs until the end of July have been postponed - the following is from his website:    As many people will know, Eric has been experiencing pain in his jaw for the past few months. After numerous tests & consultations, the specialists have discovered that Eric will need hospital treatment during the early part of June ‘04, with an operation taking place on Friday 28th May, to remove one of his saliva glands & part of his lower jaw.    As you can imagine, this will be an extensive operation, which will leave Eric out of ‘gigging’ action for a few weeks.    Therefore & unfotunately, Eric will be unable to fulfil all the musical appearances he has booked during the early part of summer ’04, due to his advised recuperation period. He is very frustrated about this, as (& you definitely know this already) playing the guitar is his life.    As far as possible, all the events Eric is unable to attend in June & July will be re-scheduled for September & October of this year, when he will be on a UK tour & all geared up to do two of the things he does best - perform & play live.    So, due to unforeseen circumstances, Eric Roche will not be performing at the following events:    29th May East Sussex , Black Horse Festival  5th & 6th June Kendal Guitar Festival  8th June Guildford, Electric Theatre  13th June Sevenoaks, The Ship Theatre  14th – 19th June Sound Control ‘week’ - Glasgow, Leeds, Manchester, Birmingham, London & Bristol  27th June Glasgow (in support of Martin Taylor)  22nd,23rd & 24th July Dundee Guitar Festival  26th July – 5th August Bath Guitar Festival    Any well wishes via email to eric@ericroche.com are more than welcome!    Sincere apologies to events organisers & fans of Eric’s music ….he will make it up to you as soon as he’s feeling better!    
Dean Morrison - May 04

Saw u May bank holiday at festival hall, london, u really cought my ears, what can i say- amazing, loving roundabout and bush wacker. Will be getting ur new album as soon as. keep it up, keep us all posted on ur whereabouts and songs.  May you be thankful for your talents.
K - May 04

hallucinant!! Il faut l'entendre et le voir de ses yeux pour y croire! Il pétrit sa guitare pour en sortir l'ultime goutte de jus.
Michel - Apr 04

Bonjour Eric,j'ai 10 ans.Je suis allée au concert du 19 Mars 04 à Donchery, ce concert ma beaucoup plus même plus que ça,sa sera inoubliable.J'adore comment tu joue de la guitare tu touche énormément.Merci beaucoupssssssssss de la part de Lénaïc.
Lénaïc - Mar 04

Fantastic! His technique is awsome! I discovered Eric on stage in Malonne (Belgium), the show was really great! ... I'm already waiting for seeing him again!
François Delfosse - Mar 04

Salut Eric! Je voulais encore te remercier pour ton excellente prestation à Donchery (France)! Ce concert restera un évênement inoubliable pour moi... merci beaucoupsssssss  Amicalement...de la part de Caroline (secrétaire AMP)
caroline hannier - Mar 04

Shoe? Speedy typing is not my forte... or should that be footy?!?!
Rich Ravenhill - Mar 04

Any chance of a live shoe near Brighton???
Rich Ravenhill - Mar 04

Went to see this man in Berkhamsted last Friday. Superb playing with plenty of emotion.  It was nice also knowing why and how some of his songs were produced. I have recommended to many friends that they go and see him when he is in London.
Jose - Mar 04

I've seen Eric perform at the Music Live show at the NEC for the last 2 years. It's worth the entrance money just to watch him play. The guy is so AWESOME and MAGICAL with his playing. It's a privilege and a pleasure to watch and listen to someone who is the complete master of the instrument. Anyone who loves the guitar has got to see Eric play. An amazing experience. A gig with Eric and Tommy Emmanuel together would really be something to savour !!
Paul Wilson - Dec 03

Hi there Eric i just want to say that you are such an amazing guitarist with such a brilliant technique useing such techniques useually only performed on an Electric guitar, and that's what make's you brilliant, can't wait to meet ya at the ACM. catch ya later
Colin Beckett - Nov 03

i only heard about eric roche for the first time last week,,sorry..!!! on a demo cd with a guitar mag ,,absolutely COOOL .when is he in the staffordshire area? can,t get enough of his guitar style ..regards Wal
wal wright - Oct 03

Harry, the album is on this page!  Click the 'buy now' button under the picture of the album.
David - Sep 03

I heard some tracks from "spinn"(my guitar teacher just loves his tecnic).So i have tried to get my hands on this cd,but with no luck ,can you help me?
Harry Frigård - Sep 03

Hi there, couldn't help but notice there are no forthcoming gigs posted for Eric on this page and it just so happens I'm promoting an ER concert:  Cleethorpes Winter Gardens  Thursday 23 October 2003.  If you are anywhere within 100 miles or so you should really make the effort!  Please email me for ticket information:  andysimons@ntlworld.com  When they're gone they're gone!
Andy Simons - Sep 03

I was also looking for the transcription of the 'Jump' acoustic version: I have the song, but cant find the mag anywhere - which is kinda annoying. Anyassistance would put an end to about 8 months searching!  Many thanks.
Fraser Douglas - Aug 03

hi. I am a big fan of your style and music and would like to get some cds. but I am from germany and to order them by internet isn't easy. the same with cds of thomas leeb. maybe you can give me some advice, if I could order cds with payment made by direct debit?  best coloured wishes and many thanks in advance,  carmen  
carmen - Jul 03

Eric,  I have the CD of GT August 2002, but can't find the magazine anywhere. Is there any way I can get a transcription of your 'Jump' arrangement? I've looked for back-copies in the mag, but they don't do them.  All the best. Jonathan.  
Jonathan Pardoe - Jul 03

Eric,    I am the man with the Glastonbury 2003 T-Shirt at the Bluebell Pub.    Thanks for a great gig, one that will live in the memory.  Went to see Yes last night in London, a good gig, but I have to say I enjoyed your gig more.    Thanks for the un prompted dedication at the Bluebell gig, something else that will live in the memory. Thanks again, look forward to the next gigs.
David Wright - Jul 03

Still reeling after seeing your fantastic performance at the Bluebell Inn last night - absolutely brilliant. I bought both your albums on the spot!  So many questions to ask but for now  I wonder if there's a transcription of your arrangement of 'The Water is Wide'?  I'd love to learn it and that would give me a head start - it's just about within my capabilities - maybe you've already done it for Guitar Techniques? If not, they should consider  inviting you  to feature it.  Thanks again,    Steve
Steve Rhenius - Jul 03

its amzin stuff keep goin dude! i have just turned 16 and im very much into playin th same stuff as u!!! i have learnt quite alot of ur songs and would like to take my career further do u think u could help me??? any contacts or anythin useful.  pls.  i met u at the bath guitar fest and at the acm week!!  p.s. spin is superbe!!!!! :d
chris o'leary - Apr 03

green eyes angel continue your meaning it is workin on me      Looovin
Glenn - Apr 03

I Love your music.  I expecially the song "Don't Give Up"   I work at a radio station as a radio Dj fo WNMC in Traverse City and I play your album alot thanks alot keep up the good work.
Dano DeLater - Apr 03

Hi Eric, I was the pest asking all the questions at the Sutton Colfield Guitar Club on the front row! Fantastic gig!More transcriptions of popular rock songs in GT mag, like 'Jump' would be could - how about 'Smells like?' Ant chance of a tab song book? thanks for introducing us all to Tommy Emmanuel - saw him this week - awesome!  Steve Fan July 02
steve fan - Jul 02

Eric, Hi! Hadn't heard your music until one day my guitar teacher gave me "Eight Years" to learn. Went to see you at the Beverley Guitar Festival - looking forward to your forthcoming tour. Great style!
Fiona Hunter - Jan 02

Hi Eric,    Saw you at the "Music Live" show at the N.E.C .You were a veritable breath of fresh air in an electric smog!Cheers, Fletch
Rob Fletcher - Nov 01

any plans to play liverpool
jimmy - Oct 01

Dear Eric,  Ive heard loads about you from Derek Johnson,  How do we get to hear you play live?
Mike Carter - Aug 01

Eric - I really enjoyed your playing at the Festival Hall lunchtime gig with Kora Colours - do you have any forthcoming gigs in the London/West London/Surrey/Middlesex area? I felt really lucky to stumble across your concert. Lovely stuff.
Maurice Pemble - Jun 01

Hi Eric,  nice sound files at "virtually acoustic" I'm surfing with my sister, telling her how wonderful you were at the Hastings Beatles gig, where I bought your CD.  You told me you used four pickups in your Lowden. If you ever get time, I'd love to correspond a little about how you came to that arrangement.  Anyway, lovely playing.    Adrienne
Adrienne - Apr 01

The man is a legend in his own time.
Dave valler - Apr 01

Amazing! Never realised you could do so much cool shit with a guitar!  Go & see this man play.
Stuart Royan - Feb 01

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