TPi_Magazine__February_2018

OBITUARY
RICKEY RICKETTS
28 JUNE 1962 - 16 JANUARY 2018
“It is with immense sadness and heavy hearts that we have to announce
the passing of our colleague, friend, brother, father and partner who lost
his battle with Stage 4 Glioblastoma Multiforme, the most aggressive
form of brain cancer. Rickey was known to many of us as the FOH
Engineer for bands including Rudimental, Orbital, Groove Armada,
Erasure, Labrinth, Freestylers, Alabama3, The Herbaliser, The Bluetones,
The Bays, Roots Manuva, Red Snapper, Terry Callier, Marlon Roudette,
Nightmares on Wax, Beth Orton, Zero 7, Corduroy and Mother Earth to
name but a few.
“Without exception, the tributes to Rickey all mention his positive
outlook and good will, which was his default position. The world is a
different, colder place without him.
Rest easy, dood.”
- Tim Hardstaff
There will be an industry-led Rickey Ricketts’ Benefit Gig on Friday 23
February 2018 at Shepherd’s Bush Empire. A celebration produced by all
those who loved and worked with Rickey over the course of his successful
career.
All proceeds will be going to Rickey’s daughters; Mica, 12 and Mimosa, 19.
A percentage will also help Jess Mills set up her charitable foundation to
work towards expanding the range and methods of treatments avaliable for
cancer in the UK.
Event: Rickey Ricketts’ Benefit Gig
Date: Friday 23 February 2018
Venue: Shepherd’s Bush Empire
Address: Shepherd’s Bush Green, Shepherd’s Bush, London W12 8TT
Capacity: 2,000
Doors: 7pm
Show: 8pm - 1am
Price: £30.00
Line-Up (in order of appearance):
Redsnapper (Live) The Bluetones (Live) Freestylers (Live ) Orbital (Live)
Groove Armada (DJ set) + very special guests
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