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04-Apr-2014
‘14 Years Ago’: Busker George passes away in 2000by Rob Howard |
 The Accordions Worldwide news for the week ending April 7th 2000 included the sad news of the death of George Hicks (aka Riccardo), who became well known to those who attended accordion festivals through his classy busking skills. George never learned to read music, but this did not stop him from becoming a very fine accordionist whose playing was much admired.George Riccardo Passes Away - England Contributed by Heather Smith Much loved accordionist George Riccardo (Hicks) passed away on April 3rd aged 81 years. George was a Dubliner, and came to England, living in Liverpool for many years. He joined the Wyre Accordion Club upon its inception in 1987, and later was to become President. Before becoming ill, he was a regular visitor to Clubs in the North West of England, and on occasions directed the 'Buskers Band' at the annual International Accordion Festival, Blackpool, also regularly attending the accordion weekend at Prestatyn, North Wales. He played his accordion at every opportunity and deemed it to be an inspiration when he was in poor health. George will be missed by his countless friends in the accordion movement and the heartfelt sympathy of us all goes to his family at this very sad time. |