photo by Rik Boose
For
Immediate Release
Marmalade Vocal Legend Dean Ford Passes
December 31, 2018
It is with great regret to announce the
sudden passing on December 31, 2018 of Dean Ford, aka Thomas McAleese, the
former Marmalade lead vocalist of countless hit songs over the latter 60s and
early 70s era, most notably the iconic ballad “Reflections Of My Life,” his
co-write with Junior Campbell. That song lives in the hearts of many and was a
soothing lament for many a Vietnam veteran. He had just recently released a solo
double CD entitled This Scottish Heart, often stating “this is so
exciting,” as the reviews poured in. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rGUI9JLO6kk
Fernando Perdomo, his fellow stage musician
and producer of his previous CD, Feel My Heartbeat, recalls “Every vocal
Dean did oozed with love and tenderness. I will miss his kindness and warmth. A
joy to work with and an inspiration.” Dean was born on September 5,
1946.
“Years old when Pat and I went to see him
singing with the Monarchs at the Barrowland Ballroom in Glasgow.
Just his little guy
with big ears and big hands, but from the moment he opened his mouth to sing Roy
Orbison’s 'In Dreams', me, Pat, and the whole of Barrowland knew he was
something special… He was an exceptional talent and I am privileged and proud to
have performed with him, and to have written songs with him… some of which
apparently still mean something, to many, all over the world. I loved him
dearly” - Junior Campbell
Dean Ford This Scottish
Heart: http://www.gonzomultimedia.co.uk/product_details/16131
Press inquiries: Glass Onyon PR, PH:
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