Roye Albrighton (Nektar) - R.I.P. - Progressive Rock Music Forum

From Nektar's Facebook page:
"It is with heavy hearts that we say goodbye to our friend, comrade, rock legend and father, Roye Albrighton, who passed away peacefully last night. May his six fingered chords and the warmth of his smile last eternal."

Was lucky enough to have met him once a few years ago. Great guy and very accommodating. He gladly waited while I ran out to my car after he got off stage to grab a vinyl cover for him to sign. It now hangs on my wall. Very sad day.

Time always wins.

I got the sad news on the train home from from Ian on Facebook. Going to watch the 2002 and reunion concert tonight. Glad to hear he passed peacefully.

I can't believe he doesn't have his own biographical entry in Wikipedia. Someone should fix that...

1949-2016

Edited by Slartibartfast - July 27 2016 at 21:03

Released date are often when it it impacted you but recorded dates are when it really happened...

Triste noticia... 2016 se nos lleva a muchos
Cry

M3g52

Nunca salgas sin tu toalla!

terrible 2016....
tristeza, es lo único que puedo expresar..

M3g52

Nunca salgas sin tu toalla!

I still remember hearing "Desolation Valley" for the first time - I was blown away by Roye's guitar playing and his wonderful singing. Then, I bought Remember the Future album and was once again blown away by his abilities. His lyrics were also very beautiful.
R.I.P. Roye, you've been a great inspiration. Cry

I always liked his guitar style; for some time I was a real Nektar nut. my favorite albums of them are "Recycled" and "A Tab in the Ocean". R.I.P.

Edited by BaldJean - July 28 2016 at 01:04

A shot of me as High Priestess of Gaia during our fall festival. Ceterum censeo principiis obsta

This tragic year keeps dragging along. Thanks Roye for the music!

Always Remember the Future...

My favorite album by Nektar.

Hi,

I'm not sure there are words, paints, chords ... you name it ... that can excite the amazing inspiration that you have been for a long time in my life, from the first time I ever heard anything by your band, which was when the album "A Tab in the Ocean" had just come out, and was introduced by Guy Guden to an unsuspecting person with not enough English, happily enjoying Hawkwind on his earphones! That smae night, I also heard "Selling England by the Pound" ... and again, my musical tastes were changed forever.

I was lucky enough to see NEKTAR during their first and second American tours and met them backstage and while I was quite tonguetied, in the end, it added a memory to my lifetime that is hard to describe altogether, with so many valuable experiences and music.

In my book, this was one of the giants in the "progressive music" scene, and although we like to mention Genesis, ELP and King Crimson, in many ways, a band like NEKTAR, also offered something of value to us all, that was not being heard, but I can tell you that it was mercilessly played in Santa Barbara by Guy Guden in his heyday on the air. I'm sure, at this moment, that Guy is also having a tear or two, for an artist that really made the world better for many of us, and for that, we have a lot to thank and appreciate.

RIP my friend. You will never be missed in my world as you are always there with us!

Music is not just for listening ... it is for LIVING ... you got to feel it to know what's it about! Not being told!
www.pedrosena.com

R.I.P. Great musician who brought us "Recycled", a space rock classic.

R.I.P., Roye. Never got to see Nektar but always listened to their albums (showing my age) & later CD's. Thank you for many hours of listening.

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mbzr48 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Discography Auditor Joined: February 11 2011 Location: USA Status: Offline Points: 2129	Topic: Roye Albrighton (Nektar) - R.I.P. Posted: July 27 2016 at 17:35
	"It is with heavy hearts that we say goodbye to our friend, comrade, rock legend and father, Roye Albrighton, who passed away peacefully last night. May his six fingered chords and the warmth of his smile last eternal." Nektar

manofmystery Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: January 26 2008 Location: PA, USA Status: Offline Points: 4335	Posted: July 27 2016 at 18:01
	From Nektar's Facebook page: "It is with heavy hearts that we say goodbye to our friend, comrade, rock legend and father, Roye Albrighton, who passed away peacefully last night. May his six fingered chords and the warmth of his smile last eternal." Was lucky enough to have met him once a few years ago. Great guy and very accommodating. He gladly waited while I ran out to my car after he got off stage to grab a vinyl cover for him to sign. It now hangs on my wall. Very sad day.
	Time always wins.

LearsFool Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Prog Reviewer Joined: November 09 2014 Location: New York Status: Offline Points: 8642	Posted: July 27 2016 at 18:48
	RIP


Slartibartfast Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Collaborator Honorary Collaborator / In Memoriam Joined: April 29 2006 Location: Atlantais Status: Offline Points: 29630	Posted: July 27 2016 at 19:25
	I got the sad news on the train home from from Ian on Facebook. Going to watch the 2002 and reunion concert tonight. Glad to hear he passed peacefully. I can't believe he doesn't have his own biographical entry in Wikipedia. Someone should fix that... 1949-2016 Edited by Slartibartfast - July 27 2016 at 21:03
	Released date are often when it it impacted you but recorded dates are when it really happened...

ster Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Newbie Joined: May 15 2012 Status: Offline Points: 19	Posted: July 27 2016 at 22:15
	Terrible news. A big loss. I was hoping to get to see Nektar.

M3g52 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Newbie Joined: October 01 2010 Location: Argentina Status: Offline Points: 3	Posted: July 27 2016 at 22:16
	Triste noticia... 2016 se nos lleva a muchos
	M3g52 Nunca salgas sin tu toalla!

Man With Hat Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Collaborator Jazz-Rock/Fusion/Canterbury Team Joined: March 12 2005 Location: Neurotica Status: Offline Points: 166183	Posted: July 27 2016 at 22:32
	Sad to read. RIP
	Dig me...But don't...Bury me I'm running still, I shall until, one day, I hope that I'll arrive Warning: Listening to jazz excessively can cause a laxative effect.

M3g52 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Newbie Joined: October 01 2010 Location: Argentina Status: Offline Points: 3	Posted: July 27 2016 at 22:44
	terrible 2016.... tristeza, es lo único que puedo expresar..
	M3g52 Nunca salgas sin tu toalla!

Tom Ozric Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Prog Reviewer Joined: September 03 2005 Location: Olympus Mons Status: Offline Points: 15926	Posted: July 28 2016 at 00:03
	No no no Wind of change, tide of time Is it real, or just my mind.......... R.I.P. Roye, your magical music will live in my heart forever. LONG LIVE NEKTAR

ALotOfBottle Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Prog Reviewer Joined: February 17 2016 Location: Lublin, Poland Status: Offline Points: 1990	Posted: July 28 2016 at 00:10
	I still remember hearing "Desolation Valley" for the first time - I was blown away by Roye's guitar playing and his wonderful singing. Then, I bought Remember the Future album and was once again blown away by his abilities. His lyrics were also very beautiful. R.I.P. Roye, you've been a great inspiration.

Tom Ozric Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Prog Reviewer Joined: September 03 2005 Location: Olympus Mons Status: Offline Points: 15926	Posted: July 28 2016 at 00:13
	The music of Nektar means so much to me, I couldn't imagine life without them. Thanks for the music Roye, you will be sorely missed. Heartfelt condolences to all his family and loved ones.

BaldJean Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Prog Reviewer Joined: May 28 2005 Location: Germany Status: Offline Points: 10387	Posted: July 28 2016 at 01:03
	I always liked his guitar style; for some time I was a real Nektar nut. my favorite albums of them are "Recycled" and "A Tab in the Ocean". R.I.P. Edited by BaldJean - July 28 2016 at 01:04
	A shot of me as High Priestess of Gaia during our fall festival. Ceterum censeo principiis obsta

presdoug Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: January 24 2010 Location: Canada Status: Offline Points: 8667	Posted: July 28 2016 at 03:19
	This is sad news, indeed. A musician that I greatly revered and respected. And I love Nektar's music to no end! (and also Snoball) RIP.

AEProgman Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: August 11 2012 Location: Toadstool Status: Offline Points: 1789	Posted: July 28 2016 at 07:48
	This tragic year keeps dragging along. Thanks Roye for the music! Always Remember the Future... My favorite album by Nektar.


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	Very sad indeed. Now I feel so lucky that I got the chance to see them live just a few months ago, what a night! R.I.P Roye and thanks for the music...

moshkito Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: January 04 2007 Location: Grok City Status: Offline Points: 17851	Posted: July 28 2016 at 08:19
	Hi, I'm not sure there are words, paints, chords ... you name it ... that can excite the amazing inspiration that you have been for a long time in my life, from the first time I ever heard anything by your band, which was when the album "A Tab in the Ocean" had just come out, and was introduced by Guy Guden to an unsuspecting person with not enough English, happily enjoying Hawkwind on his earphones! That smae night, I also heard "Selling England by the Pound" ... and again, my musical tastes were changed forever. I was lucky enough to see NEKTAR during their first and second American tours and met them backstage and while I was quite tonguetied, in the end, it added a memory to my lifetime that is hard to describe altogether, with so many valuable experiences and music. In my book, this was one of the giants in the "progressive music" scene, and although we like to mention Genesis, ELP and King Crimson, in many ways, a band like NEKTAR, also offered something of value to us all, that was not being heard, but I can tell you that it was mercilessly played in Santa Barbara by Guy Guden in his heyday on the air. I'm sure, at this moment, that Guy is also having a tear or two, for an artist that really made the world better for many of us, and for that, we have a lot to thank and appreciate. RIP my friend. You will never be missed in my world as you are always there with us!
	Music is not just for listening ... it is for LIVING ... you got to feel it to know what's it about! Not being told! www.pedrosena.com

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	RIP :(

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	R.I.P. Great musician who brought us "Recycled", a space rock classic.

mwood Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: January 12 2009 Location: Massachusetts Status: Offline Points: 101	Posted: July 30 2016 at 10:20
	Another great one lost. I had the great pleasure of seeing Nektar live once here in Massachusetts, in 2004. It was supposed to be a double bill with Caravan, but they had to back out at the last minute. At the time I was more into Caravan than Nektar, so I actually considered not going - so glad I went. They played a great, long set drenched in psychedelia to a small but enthusiastic crowd, and I was converted. Wish I could have seen them another time, but it seemed they could never get another US tour together. RIP Roye.

LarryG5 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Newbie Joined: April 16 2009 Location: NJ, USA Status: Offline Points: 3	Posted: August 01 2016 at 20:09
	R.I.P., Roye. Never got to see Nektar but always listened to their albums (showing my age) & later CD's. Thank you for many hours of listening.