Turkish Posted 30 September, 2021 Share Posted 30 September, 2021 (edited) Singer from Southampton band the delays passed away this afternoon after a long battle with cancer. Such a young age too, leaving behind 2 young kids. I knew Greg at school and was a top lad. RIP Greg. Edited 30 September, 2021 by Turkish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fan The Flames Posted 30 September, 2021 Share Posted 30 September, 2021 Very sad, far too young. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egg Posted 30 September, 2021 Share Posted 30 September, 2021 (edited) Sad news, but his struggle against that awful illness is over, and he can rest in peace. He's left some cracking tunes behind for us to enjoy. Edited 30 September, 2021 by egg 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barsiem Posted 30 September, 2021 Share Posted 30 September, 2021 Devastating... RIP Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpsaint Posted 30 September, 2021 Share Posted 30 September, 2021 Shit news on a miserable day - was a few years above me at Bitterne Park and was nice to see a few local lads doing well for themselves. Condolences to his friends and family, especially his two children. At least he has left behind a legacy for them to be proud of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CB Fry Posted 30 September, 2021 Share Posted 30 September, 2021 Jesus. Terrible news. No age at all, by which I mean my age. Feel so sorry for his wife and children. Remember seeing them as Corky all those years ago. Great voice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fan The Flames Posted 1 October, 2021 Share Posted 1 October, 2021 https://www.theguardian.com/music/2021/sep/30/greg-gilbert-frontman-with-indie-band-delays-dies-aged-44?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
percy windham Posted 1 October, 2021 Share Posted 1 October, 2021 (edited) Very sad. I was in college when the first few singles and album came out and they became one of the first bands I really got invested in - it was so exciting to have a local band make it. Later, Colin from Delays joined my friends band Dead Rabbits and I hung out with Greg a few times. Always a charming, articulate guy. Such an incredible and unique voice in pop too. Valentine deserved to be massive. RIP Greg. Edited 1 October, 2021 by percy windham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revolution saint Posted 1 October, 2021 Share Posted 1 October, 2021 Very sad news, was just listening to faded seaside glamour the other day. RIP Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cat Posted 1 October, 2021 Share Posted 1 October, 2021 13 hours ago, percy windham said: Very sad. I was in college when the first few singles and album came out and they became one of the first bands I really got invested in - it was so exciting to have a local band make it. Later, Colin from Delays joined my friends band Dead Rabbits and I hung out with Greg a few times. Always a charming, articulate guy. Such an incredible and unique voice in pop too. Valentine deserved to be massive. RIP Greg. Really sad news. Never really knew him but had friends who did and chatted with him a few times in the concourse at St Mary's and seen a few gigs. Dead Rabbits are a great band by the way. Should be much bigger than they are. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winnersaint Posted 1 October, 2021 Share Posted 1 October, 2021 For my sins I was aware the Delays but never really recall hearing any of their work until this evening, great sound, great voice. Feel for his loved ones, I too am helping my wife navigate the stormy waters and uncertainty of stage 4 bowel cancer. Her treatment stopped yesterday, now in hands of palliative care team and second and third opinions. We’re making late substitutions atm, not quite reached sending the keeper up for an injury time corner yet. It’s shit. RIP Greg. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadoldgit Posted 1 October, 2021 Share Posted 1 October, 2021 2 hours ago, Winnersaint said: For my sins I was aware the Delays but never really recall hearing any of their work until this evening, great sound, great voice. Feel for his loved ones, I too am helping my wife navigate the stormy waters and uncertainty of stage 4 bowel cancer. Her treatment stopped yesterday, now in hands of palliative care team and second and third opinions. We’re making late substitutions atm, not quite reached sending the keeper up for an injury time corner yet. It’s shit. RIP Greg. So sorry to hear that Winnersaint. It’s such an awful disease and I wish you and your wife some better news. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 1 October, 2021 Author Share Posted 1 October, 2021 2 hours ago, Winnersaint said: For my sins I was aware the Delays but never really recall hearing any of their work until this evening, great sound, great voice. Feel for his loved ones, I too am helping my wife navigate the stormy waters and uncertainty of stage 4 bowel cancer. Her treatment stopped yesterday, now in hands of palliative care team and second and third opinions. We’re making late substitutions atm, not quite reached sending the keeper up for an injury time corner yet. It’s shit. RIP Greg. God bless you mate that’s horrendous. So sorry to hear this. Let’s hope the 2nd opinions bring some more positive news 🤞 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fan The Flames Posted 1 October, 2021 Share Posted 1 October, 2021 3 hours ago, Winnersaint said: For my sins I was aware the Delays but never really recall hearing any of their work until this evening, great sound, great voice. Feel for his loved ones, I too am helping my wife navigate the stormy waters and uncertainty of stage 4 bowel cancer. Her treatment stopped yesterday, now in hands of palliative care team and second and third opinions. We’re making late substitutions atm, not quite reached sending the keeper up for an injury time corner yet. It’s shit. RIP Greg. Feel for you and your wife at this awful time. Your family and all the positive relationships you make in the short time you have on this planet is all that really matters. Take care mush. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cat Posted 2 October, 2021 Share Posted 2 October, 2021 11 hours ago, Winnersaint said: For my sins I was aware the Delays but never really recall hearing any of their work until this evening, great sound, great voice. Feel for his loved ones, I too am helping my wife navigate the stormy waters and uncertainty of stage 4 bowel cancer. Her treatment stopped yesterday, now in hands of palliative care team and second and third opinions. We’re making late substitutions atm, not quite reached sending the keeper up for an injury time corner yet. It’s shit. RIP Greg. That's so grim. Best of luck to you all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revolution saint Posted 2 October, 2021 Share Posted 2 October, 2021 15 hours ago, Winnersaint said: For my sins I was aware the Delays but never really recall hearing any of their work until this evening, great sound, great voice. Feel for his loved ones, I too am helping my wife navigate the stormy waters and uncertainty of stage 4 bowel cancer. Her treatment stopped yesterday, now in hands of palliative care team and second and third opinions. We’re making late substitutions atm, not quite reached sending the keeper up for an injury time corner yet. It’s shit. RIP Greg. That's really shit. All the best to you and your wife, hope you hear good news soon and a late winner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 9 November, 2021 Author Share Posted 9 November, 2021 His funeral was this morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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