Comments on: Peter Quaife, 1943-2010

By: uncle bruce

uncle bruce — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 01:19:36 +0000

Geoff, Truly……God speed to you from me too.

By: mike picker

mike picker — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 23:07:31 +0000

IN OTHER WORDS / HE HAD CLASS.

By: mike picker

mike picker — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 23:06:00 +0000

PS. PETE LOOKED TALL AND RESPLENDED IN WINKLEPICKER CROCKODILE SHINY SHOES AND DRAIN PIPE TROUSERS,

By: mike picker

mike picker — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 22:42:57 +0000

corner of tetherdown and fortis green, traffic lights; stop at opposite corners and there stood pete with newspapers to deliver, crossed over between the lights and asked why? he answerd ; this is just pin money but one day soon now i will be a member a very big band.

By: Greg O.

Greg O. — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 05:37:01 +0000

I can’t believe I’ve stumbled on this film, never heard of it until now. God speed to you, sir. Thanks for making it. Nothin’ in this world can stop you lovin’ The Kinks.

By: Mark

Mark — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 10:09:46 +0000

Great blog, was really sad to hear of his death today. Weirdly, while watching Ray Davies @ Glastonbury yesterday my wife asked me if all The Kinks were still alive and I said yes. Little did I know. The BBC coverage was edited and they cut out Ray’s touching dedication but I did think he looked more than a little emotional during a storming version of “Days.” Or “Daze” as Pete famously wrote on the tape. All the best to you Geoff and Kinks fans everywhere.

By: Donna Gulotta

Donna Gulotta — Sun, 27 Jun 2010 19:40:10 +0000

I had just given a friend the Choral Ray Davies album , and I came home and saw the news. Geoff, I was one of those who wrote after you showed Do It Again in Boston. I loved the movie, and am still telling everyone (including the people on the Kinks sites) about the movie. Your memories of Pete (above) are super. Dave’s letter on his page was very moving. Thank you again for making the movie, and I can’t wait to see it again. Best wishes.

By: David Teckam

David Teckam — Sun, 27 Jun 2010 18:26:35 +0000

Sad news. I was not aware of his health issues. This was the last of the classic bands with their classic lineup alive.

By: Chris Huff

Chris Huff — Sun, 27 Jun 2010 07:14:19 +0000

What a wonderful tribute to Pete. He sounds like a great guy. The Kinks up to when he left were incredible.

By: wallduck

wallduck — Sat, 26 Jun 2010 19:10:14 +0000

Everyone knows that the Kinks influenced other musicians. And the era that was most influential was that of Face to Face/Something Else/VGPS. The most remarkable thing about those albums is the music: it’s complex and witty and beautiful. And Pete Quaife’s bass was an intrinsic part of that sound. When I listen to songs like Fancy, Too Much on My Mind, Lazy Old Sun, Afternoon Tea, Picture Book, Big Sky, or Wicked Annabella, it’s the bass line that grabs me.

There were some great albums after Pete left the band, but they centered on Ray’s lyrics and a big sound, and they never attained the same level of musical creativity.