Nigel Douglas Mackenzie Denver (15 Dec 1938 - 13 Mar 2018)

Location
Robin Hood Crematorium Streetsbrook Road Shirley, SOLIHULL B90 3NL
Date
4th Apr 2018
Time
2.30pm
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In loving memory of Nigel Douglas Mackenzie Denver who sadly passed away on 13th March 2018.
Nigel was born in Glasgow just before the war. He became a musician at a young age and went on to be a successful folk artist releasing 8 solo albums and appeared on other folk recordings with many other musicians. He was the first folk artist to be signed to a major record label ( Decca ) and played concerts all his working life.
2 Children, Kelly and Seamus by Valerie and 1 adopted child, Tim.
He lived out his days in Birmingham and saw himself as an honourory " Brummie ". A much and widely loved character he will be missed deeply.

Mike Yates wrote

Just seen the sad news. In 1966, ND gigged at the Halamshire Pub in Sheffield, the regular Sheffield Uni Friday night Folk Club venue. The following day I bought my first LP. Only a year ago I transferred it from vinyl to digital. Thank you ND for the music I still play regularly in my classic Rover mini (but only when my wife and kids/grand kids are not around). Best wishes to all whom he loved.

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  • Don't know how I got to this post but Wow ! Probably because I am listening to Nigel now. I'm his son. Blees you.

    Posted by Kelly on 1/04/2023 Report abuse
  • I remember him at Hastings Old Town Folk Club in late 1964 or early 1965. Stunning. 'Baron O' Brackley' was the highpoint of a memorable evening and I still have the much-played LP including it - also his first three solo LPs.

    Posted by Linda on 26/09/2023 Report abuse
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Paul Hayes wrote

Just found out about the loss of Nigel. As a 16 year old, I was at the Saracens Head pub in Lincoln every Sunday evening for the Folk Club lead by Nigel. Some of my most vivid memories of that era of my life come from there. It was amazing and I've never seen its equal. I'm almost 70 now but memories of those evenings are still vivid. Nigel was a great and under-recognised talent. Paul Hayes.

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  • I don't think we met, Paul, but I was there too! I have some wonderful memories of the folk club and also the stimulating conversations with Nigel and Valerie. Sad to see that he is gone but seems that he really lived life to the full. Kathleen Knott

    Posted by Kathleen on 17/07/2020 Report abuse
  • I was at home at 3 Hereward St being babysat...fascinating to see your comments. Dad was a great and underestimated singer

    Posted by Kelly on 1/04/2023 Report abuse
  • I was your babysitter!

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  • Beautiful photo. Takes me back to a night in the 60’s when we missed the ferry. I was just looking up Nigel on the internet for my wife as her mother and Nigels mother were cousins I believe.

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  • I was tortured and amazed by you Nigel, I have so many brilliant memories, I used to bring my son to the session , you put him to work to sell raffle tickets as the sales increased he was only 4, I loved your stories your music one in a million xxxxRip 🧐

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  • Well done Kelly and Seamus , it’s a hard thing to do xx

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