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22-Jun-2012
Mickie Ainsworth (1931-2012), Perth - UKby Rob Howard |
 Mickie Ainsworth, born in Leeds in northern England was brought up to Auchterarder, Scotland, by his mother and attended school there. He became a painter and decorator but music was his first love and he taught himself accordion before going for lessons with Bill Wilkie in Perth.Mickie formed his first band The Skyliners when still a teenager and through music met diatonic accordionist Jimmy Blue. The pair broadcast as duettists and made quite a number of records. In 1953 they were both members of the Ian Powrie Scottish Dance Band, taking part in ‘The Kilt is My Delight’ and ‘The White Heather Club’ on BBC on TV and touring overseas world with the singer Andy Stewart. When Powrie emigrated to Australia in 1966 Jimmy Blue took over the band in his own name, with Mickie on second accordion. Mickie Ainsworth always enjoyed teaching accordion to ''the young anes'', as he liked to call them, and he took great pride in the achievements of his pupils such as Simon Howie, Alan Small, Peter Bruce, and many others. Mickie married Maisie Brizzle in Coronation Week 1953, and, having been brought up on his own, Mickie took great pride in his son and daughter, Jeff and Michelle, and his ever expanding family. He loved walking with his dogs and was a staunch supporter of PADS for many years, taking pride in fundraising for the charity. For many years Mickie served as an MC at accordion championship events in Perth, and was respected and well liked by many. Mickie Ainsworth died on May 25th at the age of 81. |
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