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RIP Charlie Dawson

Mon Jun 08, 2026 11:29 am

RIP Charles (Charlie) Dawson
I hope this reaches all his steelie friends, mainly in the Southampton area, especially Ken Byng and Ed Nix and the band members of Busted
Charlie, who was my brother in-law, passed Early Saturday morning in his home in Somerset. Made it to 88 and had a pretty good life, most would remember him from many bands in the Southampton area, notable the band Wheels. Thank you if you were a friend of his, he was a true gentleman. Tony

Re: RIP Charlie Dawson

Mon Jun 08, 2026 4:40 pm

Hi Tony,
So sad to hear this news about Charlie :o , I new him fairly well. RIP Charlie.

JFI. Ed Nix & Busted and The Eddie Smith Band, Eddie Smith also passed away, aged 79. Sept, 2023. I played in his band for a short time.
He was a talented musician, playing piano, accordion and guitar to a high standard by ear, unable to read a note of music, but a great guy to be around.

Re: RIP Charlie Dawson

Tue Jun 09, 2026 9:57 am

Thanks Jim. I will pass on your regards to my sister. You may have met her, Ros Dawson nee Truelove she was the singer with Wheels. Hope your keeping well. Regards Tony.
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