Fergie

[artelagro]

I've just heard that Fergie MacDonald (Scotland's Ceilidh king) has died at the grand old age of 86.

Ca canny
Garth

 

[boxplayer4000]

Fergie was already on his way up in 1959 when he was resident band at The Highlanders Institute in Glasgow, when I had started at marine engineering college. It seemed like half of the west coast highlanders were at the 'Institute' on a saturday night. He is superseded by his son John who is also an outstanding player.

 

[Neoscan]

Very sad news indeed. Just one day off his 87th birthday too. Fergie had a unique button box style- definitely West Highland but there was an Irish influence there somewhere too. Fantastic for ceilidh dancing to. He wrote some great tunes (and songs too).

 

[Pipemajor]

Sad news indeed.
I can thoroughly recommend his book, a great read.
He led a colourful and interesting life.

 

[Tom]

Sorry to hear about Fergie. He looks really happy. I guess that’s what a life of playing accordion will do.