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29-May-2015
by Rob Howard
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| Picture above: David Ross at a recent NAAFC meeting. Accordionist David Ross, aged 80, who was introduced to the instrument 70 years ago by his father, will receive this year’s top award “for invaluable contribution to Scottish music” by the National Association of Accordion & Fiddle Clubs. The ceremony takes place on Sunday June 28th in the Huntingtower Hotel, Perth, during the NAAFC Annual General Meeting and Celebrity Luncheon. David said: “I’ve had so many highlights but this award must be the biggest honour that I’ve had. I’m a founder member of the association and the only founding member left”. Others to be similarly honoured on June 28th include Kenny Wilson, Iain Wilson and Gordon Young. Still an active accordionist, David Ross has traveled the world with his beloved Shand Morino, and has played across the UK, Norway, Germany, and the USA. He even played a private concert for Christopher Lee and friends in a bedroom at a luxury hotel after a personal request from the Hammer Horror movie actor. As well as his skills as a musician and composer, David Ross is also a prominent dance band leader, and plays a supporting role with the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society. He is also well-known for his dedication to training and encouragement of young musicians. Also a concert organiser, it was David Ross who persuaded the late, great Dermot O’Brien to make his first of many tours of Scotland in 1973. As for his June 28th date in Perth, David said, “I’ve hardly missed a single AGM since the association started. There’s around 70 or so societies and there’s usually about 150 people there - you always get a wee tune.” Picture below: David Ross Band circa 1980. |
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