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Just as this issue was going to press news came through that the blues world had lost two more of its best loved heroes, Bobby Parker and Pete Haycock. Bobby Parker (1937 – 1st November 2013) was probably best known for his hit Watch Your Step, which was covered by many artists including Santana, Spencer Davis and The Beatles. Led Zeppelins Jimmy Page was a lifelong fan and tried unsuccessfully to sign Bobby to Swan Song Records.

Pete Haycock (1951 – 31st October 2013) Stafford born Haycock was a founder member of the Climax Blues Band, originally known as Climax Chicago Blues Band. He played lead guitar and provided vocals. He was famous for playing his gold plated Veleno guitar, immortalised on the cover and title of the album, Gold Plated. Pete also joined Bev Bevan in the reformed ELO and successfully composed tracks for film scores, including Thunderbird for Thelma and Louise. He had planned a return to recording and touring with his new project, Pete Haycock’s Climax Blues Band, featuring Robin George, and had written and rehearsed new material.