The Roaring Jack Archives

Alistair Hulett, 1951-2010

Dear Friends,

It is with great sadness that I must convey the news of Alistair Hulett's passing.

Alistair Hulett died at the Southern General Hospital in Glasgow on Thursday evening, 28 January 2010 (or approximately 5:30am on Friday morning, 29 January 2010 Sydney time).

Alistair's partner Fatima thanks all those who wrote in with messages of support in the past week since news of Alistair's illness became public. The response was overwhelming, and shows just how many people cared about Alistair and his music.

Alistair, a truly great singer, songwriter, activist and socialist, will be greatly missed by us all.

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