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Posted Jan 3, 2003 by Researcher 213707
I was devastated to hear about the sad passing away of this genius.
I recognised the links between Jake and his fellow European folk singers - Brassens and de Andre as my knowledge of these singers grew.
As a 'Northerner' I've always had fond memories of his songs and music.
I'd love to pass on sympathy to his family
Audrey Sheen
(fellow linguist and folk singer)
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Posted Jan 14, 2003 by Researcher 215486
Hi,
I was told of Jake's death only a few days ago - learnt it from an English friend - I am French and live in the Savoie region. I came across Jake in 1979; I was over in England for a year and the day I saw a record with Brother Gorilla on it. As I was - and still am - a Brassens addict I made the connection, bought the record and two more in that same week. Over the years I have managed to get hold of virtually all of Jake's LP, mainly through second hand shops and web sites. I listen to his songs very regularly. I never managed to hear Le Cygne Noir (Black Swan). Even though I receive all the English TV Channels at home, I was away at the time of Jake's death and just wondered whether any special tribute had been broadcast. I never saw Jake on stage anywhere; I once missed him by two days in 1988 - was staying in Sheffield with wome friends then. I wondered whether any videos would be available. I did manage to buy a video through Netsounds, but it was a very low quality home recording and I did get the feeling I had been slightly ripped off. Does anyone know if any of the record company plan to release more material on CD - I seem to have got the ONE cd available in shops.
I would have like to see the man perform, and perhaps meet him. I did send a letter some 15 years ago, but EMI must ahve forgotten to forward it. Or perhaps Jake was too busy to reply. Anyway, this was just a quick note to say that I truly Jake was not anybody in the music world and I wish the BBC could programme a special tribute to him. I was not around when he used to appear on the telly on a regular basis. Too bad.
Best regards,
Jean-Pierre
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Posted Jan 27, 2003 by Researcher 217269
Sadly I've only just heard about Jakes death, I heard about it on Stewart Marcone's show on Saturday while I was driving back to London, I was shocked to say the least. Many of his songs made me smile and some made me sad, but were all brilliantly written.
His style was original and very English. I saw him once only at the Queens Theatre in Hornchurch back in the 70's, he was very nervous, but fantastic. He seemed to be uch a modest chap, very rare these days, a real gem, I shall miss him very much. My regards to his family.
Jonathan Madden
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Posted Jan 29, 2003 by Researcher 217562
Dreadful news; I met him when I helped set up a show in Cyprus for him (which help consisted of finding him a stool to sit on and buying him a drink, and giving him a lift to his hotel afterwards). Modest, extremely capable on his guitar, very very likable man.
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Posted Jun 11, 2003 by philreckless
Hi folks, yes, very sad news indeed. Just in case you hadn't heard, most information can be found at a dot com site by the name of jakethackray. There is now a second CD out, available in the shops, and other stuff available, with a good community at this other place.
May see you there.
Philreckless
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Posted Sep 27, 2003 by Warlock Cat of the Feline Mercenary Army.
Nearly a year late I find out about Jakes unfortunate death. Must come of living miles from civilisation, and like Jake being happy with my own company. Well, good luck to you mate; guess the Rooster Juice finally ran out. Rob
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