Alasdair Gillies — Very Sad
Posted on | August 27, 2011 | by Vince Janoski | No Comments
A blow to piping for anyone who knew him or heard him play. I have many fond memories of him playing here in the eastern US in concert and competitions as well as times seeing him “showboat” on occasion, but his playing was always memorable and inspirational.
http://www.college-of-piping.co.uk/2011/08/pm-alasdair-gillies-has-died/
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