'Magnificent Australian': Chris Wilson dies after cancer diagnosis

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The Melbourne music community is mourning the death of the man dubbed 'the gentleman of Australian blues'

 

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Vale Chris! You had the magic touch!

The man, the music, the legend lives on

May his music always bring others joy.

The 'RAINBOW' in Brunswick will miss the fine BLUES voice of Chris Wilson!! A great artist who will be sadly missed!!

Very sad!

great singer , great blues harpist, very sad

sorry to hear

So many of my friends died of cancer , including my partner, all died at 62 .. wTF is that about ? Fuck it Vale Chris

Oh, man. Vale Chris Wilson. He kicked me in the arse once when he was my teacher Sunshine West HS, and afterwards gave me immeasurable pleasure playing harp and singing blues; w the Coloured Girls, Harem Scarem, Crown of Thorns, and others. Such a shame.

Can’t believe it ... really can’t

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