Rab Noakes

The musician died suddenly in hospital on Friday morning, friends say. Author Val McDermid, former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn and Deacon Blue front man ...

“I’ve performed with him a number of times and it was a dream come true. “We had each been invited to sing a couple of songs. Noakes was also good friends with Michael Marra. Ricky Ross said: “It’s very sad news. “We had so much in common. May you rest in peace.” The MP added: “He was a committed trade union activist with the Musicians Union and a socialist – he supported many causes over the years. Rab recalled: “The occasion was a pre-show get-together on the afternoon of The Humblebums’ first major Glasgow concert in the City Hall. “Not only was he a great musician but he was also very kind and generous and was always supportive of other artists. “He’s been a presence in my life ever since, he was the best vocalist and guitarist. I knew he was in hospital but he was his usual upbeat self and was hopeful of making a recovery. “I’ve known Rab since I was 14 when I would attend the folk music club in Kirkcaldy and hear his music.