Dave Fudge, was a lovely human being and a musician who died suddenly. I met him over a year ago when he was hosting an Open Mic event in Herne Bay, Kent. He loved music, he loved performing and he did this with such joy and enthusiasm; it was infectious. I instantly liked him and played at many of his Open Mic events in the Canterbury and Herne Bay area. I last saw him in Canterbury on 1 February and was shocked to hear of his passing about a week later. Rest in Peace David.