It is with great sadness that I have to tell you that Vin Garbutt passed away on the morning of 6th June. He was 69. Sincere condolences to his wife, Pat, and to their children, their children’s partners, and all Vin and Pat’s grandchildren. Words cannot express the loss of such a good friend and unique entertainer whose brilliance touched so many around the world. To say he will be missed is a massive understatement.
Though Vin had only been one of my agency artists for the last four or five years he’s been a friend for a lot longer than that. He was one of the most sought-after and best loved performers on the British music scene today. His song writing was witty and powerful, with a clear social conscience, and he was a distinctive singer, an accomplished guitarist and fine whistle player. Vin performed nationally and internationally, non-stop, from 1969 to 2017. His songs always remained fresh and vibrant, and his repertoire was constantly changing. Vin was genuinely funny, and his quirky observations of life were always very much part of the act, delighting audiences everywhere.
There are not enough words…
