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Post by snoozyboozy on Jul 27, 2009 9:50:40 GMT 1
Official Statement
As many Live/Wire fans are already aware, Tink and his girlfriend Jane were involved in a car accident at 3.30pm on Wednesday 21st July. Sadly, Jane died around 5pm that same day. Tink held on for 4 days but passed away at 11pm on Saturday 24th July. Both Tink and Jane were rendered unconscious at the scene of the accident, never regained consciousness and never suffered. As you must all imagine the rest of the band members Edd, Jon, Daz, Lorne and Pete, roadies Kev and Paul, sound engineer Mal and forum moderator Angie are absolutely devastated and are in a state of shock.
Tinks world was rocked three months ago when he received the terrible news that he had terminal cancer. He had to pull out of several shows when he became too weak from the radio therapy he was receiving to prolong his life. Tink requested that our friend Shaun (who had helped out Live/Wire in the past) help us again at that difficult time by deputising for him while he underwent his treatment. At several gigs Tink even asked him to be ready by the side of the stage just in case fatigue got the better of him and he cold not complete a full two and a half hour show… such was Tinks strength, drive and determination to keep playing.
Tink was living his life day by day and his goal at that time was to be fit and well enough for the ‘For Those About To Rock’ tour with Limehouse Lizzy in September. Jane did everything she could to help make that happen for him. That was his dream, he had worked harder than any one in Live/Wire to promote and produce this series of shows. At this incredibly difficult time it is so hard to imagine playing without our dear friends, but the last thing Tink or Jane would have wanted was for Live/Wire to lay down its guns and surrender. We have made the decision to move forward with the band because we know 100% that Tink and Jane would have wanted Live/Wire to continue. However, in the wake of this unimaginable tragedy none of us are in the right frame of mind to take on the insurmountable task of looking for a replacement for Tink, nor do we have the desire or motivation to do so. So we have again asked Shaun to continue to help Live/Wire during this terrible period because he was the person Tink turned to for cover after he was diagnosed with cancer three months ago.
We know that Tink and Jane would have been overwhelmed by all you support and kind words and for the time people have taken to express the profound effect both Tink and Jane had on everyone they met!
A friend said to me yesterday. “True friends are like Diamonds – hard to find and very rare! Acquaintances are like the leaves of autumn – on the ground and everywhere!” ……. People like Tink and Jane ‘are’ so very rare!
The full funeral dates/details will be posted on the Live/Wire forum. Please respect the wishes of their families in whatever they decide!
If you wish to share your memories of Tink and Jane with other members of the Live/Wire family please feel free to do so via the Live/Wire forum
Rest in Peace Tink and Jane!
Edd, Jon, Daz, Lorne, Pete, Kev, Paul, Mal, Angie
**Taken from Live/Wire website homepage** |
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Post by snoozyboozy on Jul 27, 2009 9:51:14 GMT 1
I wanted to write to Tink one last time, I was crying my eyes out writing it, as I have been for the last few days/weeks. I hope you don't mind, but I'd like to share it here with you guys...
To Tink, I'll never forget you my darling, not for one second. I've got so many fond memories of you. My personal favourite was at every gig... We'd sneak out for a fag, hehe, it would be really hot, you'd grab your jacket and ask me if I was going to get mine?? Noooo I'd say, I'm boiling! Then within two minutes, EVERY SINGLE TIME, you'd hear.."Tink, I'm cold" grin grin... off came your jacket, i'd snuggle up in it nice and warm and you'd freeze for me... I think we reached a point where we'd sneak off for a fag and you'd pick up your jacket and just hand it to me!! LOL!
Every time I got stuck, you were there for me, you taught me so much, you made everything make sense. We worked so long and hard putting all those LW sites together, discussing colours, backgrounds, graphics, even where to put that damn lightning bolt!! Day and night for months we were tweaking, constant emails and phonecalls, always ended up talking for hours about all sorts. I remember when you gave me the admin details for the main web site, have a play you said.. I filled it up with stupid news I think, you kept deleting it and I kept putting it back, we were in hysterics!! You kept making me go back in though, you made sure I was comfortable with it all and knew what I was doing. Remember when you set up the remote calendars and we were jokingly arguing about who was going to do the IT support on it? I lost that one, groan! You were laughing your head off and told me I 'had' to do it as I'd got it working so well!!!
I'm going to miss you soooooooooooo much TinK, just knowing you're not on the end of a phone anymore.. I promise to take my jacket outside with me when I sneak out for a fag, I'll stand there warm, look up at the stars and I'll think of you and your smile, always.
I'll cherish those times forever. I'll cherish every memory forever, I'll miss you TinK, Rest In Peace my friend, sweet dreams, over and out, Snoozy xXx
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Post by snoozyboozy on Jul 27, 2009 9:51:40 GMT 1
Jane commissioned WaveyDave to do a picture of Tink as his birthday present. I'm sure Wavey will explain this better than I am when he logs in, but he, as always, done an outstanding job and Jane and Tink were beyond thrilled with the outcome. Please take a moment to scroll to the bottom of the homepage and see for yourselves, Snoozy xXx
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Post by snoozyboozy on Jul 27, 2009 10:08:30 GMT 1
Message from Grant:
Having spent a lot of time with TinK in his early days in the band, before he learnt to drive, I got to respect and admire the way he went about his life. Nothing seemed to fluster him. He really was a 'nice guy'. The same goes for Jane. That's why they made a good couple. I wasn't aware of his cancer until I heard of the car accident and in a way it's a triple tragedy....the death of both of them, whilst trying to make the best & most of what time TinK had left.
I had to look grief in the eye on three occasions before I was 22 (my dad at 7, my mum at 21 and my 'stepdad' not but a year later) and I still have no answers.....Grief is a very intimate bedfellow and will affect every one of us so indivdually.
But maybe, TinK & Jane would want their lives to be celebrated. Yes there will be tears, but smile through them, be proud that you made their acquaintance and were a part of their lives.
From Linda and I, our respect, wishes & thoughts are with TinK and Jane's families and friends, as well as Ed, Jon, Pete, Lorne, Daz, Kev, Paul, Mal & Angie.
Tink & Jane - Fly To The Angels
Pictures of you, They're still on my mind,
You had the smile, That could light up the world,
Now it rains, It seems the sun never shines,
And I'll drive down This lonely lonely road,
Ooh I got this feelin'cos, I gotta let you go,
'Cause now you've got to fly, Fly to the angels,
Heavens awaits your heart And flowers bloom in your name,
You've got to fly, Fly to the angels,
All the stars in the night, Shine in your name
You know it hurts me, Way deep inside,
When I turn and look And find that you're not there,
I try to convince myself, That the pain, the pain,
It's still not gone.....
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Post by babylou on Jul 27, 2009 13:27:51 GMT 1
OMG just can't take this in. Very very sad news. My sincere thoughts and wishes go to Tink and Janes families. Just cannot take it in
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Post by face on Jul 27, 2009 16:54:58 GMT 1
Let me start off by saying i cant belive it so so sad to hear this news we had some great times back in the Night Prowler days.
My though and prays go out to both familys don`t they say the good die young and lord Tink you were one of the best god bless you your friend Face.
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Post by Shakey on Jul 27, 2009 18:48:04 GMT 1
It is very fitting that Face (Neil Oxenham) from Hells Bells, Night Prowler (with Tink) and recently with Touch2much should add to this very tragic and heartrendering thread.
Picture the scene, We needed a Rhythm Player, and had heard thru Face that his band was falling apart because of Musical Differences (this is the diplomatic way that all bands split up is'nt it ?).
Neil rang me eventually to say that their Rhythm player Andy 'Tink' Tinker wished to in his words 'carry on playing this music', and duly obliged by giving me his phone number. Before I rang him The rest of the guys in the band were informed and the process of suitability was started - we all looked at a promo video with him as Mal for NP covering the song Girls got Rhythm. Well he looked the part, had the right guitar and had a Marshall Stack behind him. We all bought into that !!
Next, after a couple of connection errors we spoke.
Yes he wanted to play, yes its just what he wanted to do, he was flexible regarding time being self employed in IT (big plus...Band Websites etc) BUT
The thing that I bought into from the moment we spoke for the first time was that he had this happy jovial tone that shone over his Wiltshire twang, it made him sound so positive, assured and I've got to say it just too good to be true !!
As he didn't drive at the time (he was a two wheeler) he brought the bike up to my house a couple of times before joining............no mean feat of desire as its a 400 mile round trip.
We worked on songs and talked about the band, his enthusiasm was enormous and for every question he ticked the box.
The rest is history, I lobbied the guys for him joining and took the plunge, he responded by giving Live/Wire and myself two years of unbelievable service both on and off the stage whilst becoming a true friend, helping me during times of Illness and raising the bar and profile of the band through his personal hardwork and genius.
You all saw him smiling away on stage !! This was no act, he was just the same off it. He epitomised the spirit of the band and its love of the music and a deep respect for his fellow band members.
When he told all of us of his cancer the world stopped, however he was insistent that Live/Wire must not suffer through his pain and must move forward before, during and after his body had been ravaged.
The amount of pain I feel is infinitely smaller than for people who have known Tink for far Longer, my thoughts go out to his family, stand tall and be proud, your boy was a prince among men !
Alex and Ashra, I'm jealous not to have known Tink longer and so many memories bring joy, but are tainted by grief.
And so to last weekend and ultimately now, where a huge void is slowly opening in my head where shock and distress had until half an hour ago hammered away and prevented rational thought.
I got to see Tink before he passed in hospital and he looked very peaceful. I'm so glad of the opprtunity of saying goodbye.
Goodbye my Friend, in your short life you help me lengthen mine !
Eddie Clark
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Post by ScottBon on Jul 27, 2009 19:11:28 GMT 1
Really touching some of those memories. I hope you don't mind if I share one with you.
Amidst the chaos that was last years Tribfest, everybody rushing round like blue-arsed flies trying to get a quick soundcheck in, amps being wheeled across stage..........a crush of forumers, desperate to see their heroes in action at the front of the crowd......and Tink, facing his amps starts cranking out Jailbreak as a quick tester.
We. Went. Mental.
And Tink, turns, having obviously heard our reaction to those first few chords and carries on playing it, looking at us going barmy for that iconic AC/DC track........looks at us all and he has that bloody big, stupid grin of his, and he loves it. He just loves it.
Rock on Tink.
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Post by SCARBORODAVE on Jul 27, 2009 19:50:24 GMT 1
i remember that scotbon as if it were yesterday.we all had a grin at that cos we knew what was coming.........quality....from a quality band.
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Post by mongo on Jul 27, 2009 21:42:53 GMT 1
My thoughts are with all Family & close friends, as I am sure all the forumers are.
I was shocked when SCARBORODAVE told me !!!!
Fans & music lovers all over the country (I come from just outside Glasgow) will be sad to here of the loss of Tink & Jane.
I WILL BE DOWN IN NEWCASTLE ON THE 17th SEPTEMBER AND HOPE TO SEE YOU ALL THERE.
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Post by connorsdad on Jul 27, 2009 22:03:55 GMT 1
I have just read the news about Tink and Jane..I didnt know either of them really well...I spoke to Tink briefly once or twice...but I did start to get to know Jane a bit...My involvement with Live/Wire started last November...when I brought my son Connor to Milton Keynes...having failed to get AC/DC tickets...(Connor being a mad ACDC fan)...I remember saying to him on the way there...(they wont be as good as the real ACDC...and so on)....It was his very first gig..and I remember when tink fired up his guitar for "its a long way to the top"...and then Lorne duck walked on stage...I looked at Connors face and it was a picture....it made it even better when Connor got a mention from Jon....really made his night...I had previously mailed Tink to ask if Connor was too young to attend the gig...and Tink took it upon himself to arrange a mention....nothing to him....and it could have been easily forgotten...but he didnt forget.......We also got to know Jane....it seemed she took a bit of a shine to Connor....and it was special to him that we were remembered at every gig we attended....and also for me as well....even though I was known just as "Connors dad"...lol.....Last time I saw Live/Wire...Tink or Jane was at Haywards Heath.....a bank holiday when the band got stuck in traffic and were late for the gig...we bumped into Jane ..who at the time couldnt find the loading bay for the venue...and Connor and I ended up helping everyone with the PA...I know we werent really needed....but nobody said anything and Connor had the time of his life...imagine being a roadie at 10!...after the gig Jane called us over to the Merch stand and gave Connor a signed cymbal...he has it on his.wall now..........you made a big difference to a small boys life....every gig we were made to feel part of the family.....Tink shone when he played....he just glowed....and he had Malcolm to a tee....and Jane was one of the nicest people Ive met......I only met them briefly...but I will miss them both....Kev....Connors dad....xxxxx
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Post by thepromisedland on Jul 27, 2009 22:34:06 GMT 1
I have just read the news about Tink and Jane..I didnt know either of them really well...I spoke to Tink briefly once or twice...but I did start to get to know Jane a bit...My involvement with Live/Wire started last November...when I brought my son Connor to Milton Keynes...having failed to get AC/DC tickets...(Connor being a mad ACDC fan)...I remember saying to him on the way there...(they wont be as good as the real ACDC...and so on)....It was his very first gig..and I remember when tink fired up his guitar for "its a long way to the top"...and then Lorne duck walked on stage...I looked at Connors face and it was a picture....it made it even better when Connor got a mention from Jon....really made his night...I had previously mailed Tink to ask if Connor was too young to attend the gig...and Tink took it upon himself to arrange a mention....nothing to him....and it could have been easily forgotten...but he didnt forget.......We also got to know Jane....it seemed she took a bit of a shine to Connor....and it was special to him that we were remembered at every gig we attended....and also for me as well....even though I was known just as "Connors dad"...lol.....Last time I saw Live/Wire...Tink or Jane was at Haywards Heath.....a bank holiday when the band got stuck in traffic and were late for the gig...we bumped into Jane ..who at the time couldnt find the loading bay for the venue...and Connor and I ended up helping everyone with the PA...I know we werent really needed....but nobody said anything and Connor had the time of his life...imagine being a roadie at 10!...after the gig Jane called us over to the Merch stand and gave Connor a signed cymbal...he has it on his.wall now..........you made a big difference to a small boys life....every gig we were made to feel part of the family.....Tink shone when he played....he just glowed....and he had Malcolm to a tee....and Jane was one of the nicest people Ive met......I only met them briefly...but I will miss them both....Kev....Connors dad....xxxxx Lovely recollections Kev. I too went to my first L/W gig with thoughts of 'it wont be anything like' only to be blown away by the band the moment of the first pluck on that night in The Boardwalk, I was instantly hooked, as much as I had been in the early 80s when I first came across AC/DC. I came on this forum a couple of days later and made contact with several forum members. My second gig was at The Diamond on a Friday night, I went with the Mrs on this occasions and the two people that made me feel a right part of this 'circle' was Scarborough Dave and Jane, instantly, both of them making me feel so much at home right away, having only spoken briefly on here before. Tink was the first band member I ever spoke to, outside having a smoke after a hot and sticky night, he too instantly gave me a warm welcome. Such was the welcome I received I taix'd it back the following night after Dave had insisted I come back on my own, that night I managed to speak with Tink again, Jonbon and at some length with Daz who gave me a lot of time on that night, the whole band are like this and all somehow manage to make you feel that your relationship with them has been longer than it actually has been. Over the next few months Jane would regularly drop me a line via email advising of new merchandise, what was going on etc and just asking how I was, I warmed very much to Jane, so friendly and always making sure I wasnt left out in those early days. The events that have unfolded, words cant justify how people feel towards these two special people, but many a word has been attempted by many a people, summising just how much they are thought of, people sharing memories on here has been a pleasure to read in such terrible circumstances and I am sure is a comfort to all, whilst at the same time reducing us to tears. Tink and Jane will always be with us and will always be part of a 'Live/Wire' night. Kev, tell young Connor to keep on rocking, I have a young lad who has just turned 6 and he can almost complete Dirty Deeds DDC, its all part of the never ending DC' story and Live/Wire to me are just as much a part of that. |
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Post by rocknrollcol on Jul 27, 2009 22:34:58 GMT 1
Sad to hear the tragic news over the weekend.
I played with the band on several occasions whilst depping for Ed and found Andy to be a very nice guy, we shared many conversations which manly were about cakes and motorbikes and of course ladies, and was acctually playing with the band at the Diamond ( Mansfield) on the night Jane travelled up from London to see them for the first time.
I remember standing at the bar with Tink when Jane arrived and started talking to Grant when he turned to me said whos that ? I replied Dunt Know mate, and he said well shes on my radar.... Al hava word in a minute. I chuckled to myself and then over he went.
I suppose you could say love at first sight or whatever but the rest is history .
A sad sad loss to everyone who knew them,
Me and my familiy and all in Dirty dc would like to offer our deepest felt sadness at this time.
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Post by blakey on Jul 28, 2009 9:58:21 GMT 1
Always helpful, always cheerful and always positive (even after his cancer was confirmed)
He will be missed in a big way.
Deepest condolences to tink and jane's families and Live/Wire from blakey,pod and barney
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Post by tinkerbell on Jul 28, 2009 10:49:38 GMT 1
you could not have met two nicer people than Tink and Jane. The first time tink came to our house, it was his first gig, i thought i dont know what im gonna say to him, but it was so easy, sat with me in the living room chatting away like id know him years. He was lovely.
Tink did some fantastic work for the band, helped take the stress and strain off Eddie, taking over the bookings and website etc, for that i will always be grateful.
Jane i met when we went away to a weekend gig for the xmas party. We just gone on straight away so down to earth, easy to talk to. I spent some time chatting to Jane when we went to Belguim for the weekend, talk about all sorts of things, we got on really well. Jane loved being part of the band, loved the guys, had time for anybody and anything, always wanted to help. Jane was very excited about the new house talking about having a party everyone going down.
They were very good together. Jane was there for tink through everything. Jane was his angel, (i believe) sent down to take care of him, now they are still together were she can still be his angel. God bless u both we will all miss u terribly always in are hearts.
donna
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