from: Ray Webster
John was a leading authority on Dylan and will be sadly missed. His
sterling work as both editor of The Telegraph and administrator of the
Hotline was without equal. He will be remembered as the author of several
Dylan related books, and for the notes to The Bootleg Series, the often
recounted the tale of which demonstrated his excellent sense of humour. He
was a valuable source of tour and other information from his friends at
Dylan's office and when Bob was performing in England John would make every
effort to ensure that everyone who contacted him had good seats at the
shows. He was instrumental in the instigation of the group tour
arrangements into Europe that have now become an institution among British
fans.
He will be sadly missed.
from: Mark H. Withrow
News of John Bauldie’s tragic death is sad tidings, indeed. In our
occasional correspondence over the past decade Mr. Bauldie was always
kind, generous and witty. I found his publication, The Telegraph, to be
first-rate. With so much disparaging nonsense being written about Bob
Dylan’s work, it was always a pleasure to read the thoughtful and
insightful articles which made up the lion’s share of Mr. Bauldie’s
publication. It is my loss that we never had the chance to meet. He
will be missed.
from: Margaret Andreas
Here's to a man who loved life, LIVED life, and expressed life
with much passion and insight. He brought so much perspective
and awareness into MY life in such a short time! I didn't know
him, except for the Internet contact--but I shall never forget
him. And his work shall live on!
I'm glad that I got to hear his voice and appreciate some of his
humor and joy and sheer Brit charm while he was still with us on
this Earth-plane. While I'm sad that he has left us, I'm glad
that he was doing something he so enjoyed when it came time to
go. I hope that lots of Dylan-lovers were there on the other side
to ease his crossing...and I know that, if there IS an Internet
connection in the Great Beyond (and I can bet there IS!), he's
tuned in now to have a peek at what his old pals are saying.
May you enjoy your new life, John, even more than you enjoyed
your last one!
from: Richard Shaffer
Reading of John Bauldie's passing was a terrible shock. I was listening to a
'95 Brixton show as I read the post; soon "It's All Over Now, Baby Blue" came
on. My sadness was many fathoms deep.
Though I only knew John Bauldie through his writing, I've been feeling a loss
at his passing. I found myself thinking "But I just read a post from him a
couple days ago..." just the way one thinks of the 'last time' when a friend
or family member dies. I realized that I'll never read one of his wonderful
posts again...and that hurts a lot.
This awful event makes me realize what a palpable sense of community there is
here on this newsgroup. Reading everyone else's posts have confirmed that
thought. Despite everyone's differences and disagreements, we all have a
common bond: Dylan is a great passion in our lives. The
newsgroup lets everyone share that passion. We get to know each other here;
one's personality come through quite clearly in one's postings. Even if John
Bauldie had not been a well known and oft-published Dylan scholar, if he had
simply been someone out there somewhere posting to the newsgroup, he would
have been my favorite rmd contributor. He was a model for excellent
postings.
I hope Mr Bauldie's family realize that there all people all over the world
who hold him in the highest regard; that many who never met nor even
corresponded with him are deeply saddened by his passing. His strength of
character, his excellent taste, his fine wit and his devotion to the artistry
of Bob Dylan were appreciated by oh so many.
My heartfelt condolences,
to immediate and extended families,
from: Craig McCoy
I just wanted to add a few words about the loss of
John Bauldie...
What a fine writer. He had an intimate, down-to-earth way of writing,
with a great sense of humour, that made you feel he was a friend at your
side. Perceptive, fresh, probing and honest.
As an editor, he put together a professional, serious and polished
magazine in the Telegraph. It's added a lot to the word, as did John.
He is really, relly missed.
from: Andrea Orlandi
John was a sweet and very talented gentleman, to whom so many owe so
much in terms of renovating their love for Dylan and his work. Certainly
do I.
He gave me so much that I can hardly now think of Bob without John.
I would not ever had seen shows that I been to without John work with the
Hotline. I would never had the chance to know so much and so deep about
Dylan work, without the Telegraph.
His writing was always so good, intense, personal, cute and gave me every
time strong feelings and new perspective.
I had the honour to know him personally: I enjoyed talking to him as much
as reading him, if not more.
Among many a many memories, one very simple comes to my mind :
we were in Pistoia walking around the big Piazza before the show, and the
Band was reharsing; everybody stopped to watch them and at one moment
John, in white shirt and shorts, just shouted to them : "Series of
dream!..."
I am happy that in the last show he attended ( I suppose so) in Udine,
Bob played one of his favourite, My back pages, and it was a very good
one.
I am really deeply deeply sad about his temporary departure from us and I
always grateful I will forever be to him.
Ciao dear John.
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