Tribute Concert for Buxton Musician

One of Buxton's finest musicians, Charlie Duncan, has died at the age of 51.

He was travelling in his car on the Cat and Fiddle Road on his way to be a best man at a wedding on Saturday in Congleton when he died suddenly.

His talents were well known to Buxton music followers having played with a host of rock, blues and soul bands.

He could play any style of music on his piano and was resident pianist at Bredbury Hall, Stockport, and had previously played Sunday lunchtime sessions at The Palace Hotel.

In recent times Charles independently released a piano tribute to the Beatles and his own classical music CD 'The Viking Suite' on which he was assisted by his talented musical daughter, Holly.

It was through this album that Charles linked with local journalist Alan Charnley and they started writing songs together 14 months ago.

One of their tracks, 'Dreaming', is on the album donated by High Peak musicians to help the charity Shelter.

Charles was working on a new album and was an inspirational piano player and a gentleman.

Musicians in Buxton are planning a tribute concert to Charlie at a date to be fixed and further details will be announced in the press at a later date.

Charlie was also a great Manchester United fan, a joy he shared with his son, Glenn.

Chris Sabian, Peak District View - 2007-03-16 09:04:17