Jon Derek has passed away.

[Ken Byng]

I learned today from Micky Byrne that former front man of Country Fever - Jon Derek - has died of lung cancer.

I had a huge amount of respect for Jon as a performer and as a person. Guys from my generation will probably have backed Jon at some point when he was on the road as a solo artist. Always easy going and easy to back. He was a very traditional country singer, so bands would rarely be troubled backing him for the first time. I am really sorry to hear this news as he was a stalwart of British country music. Ironically I was only wondering fairly recently what he was doing these days.

May you rest in peace Jon.

[JohnDavisStringsHere]

So Sorry to hear that Ken, I was in one of the last incarnations of "Country Fever" , John was a great performer and an icon in British country music....R.I.P my friend

[David Hartley]

Yes, there was many occasions when our paths crossed.
I always admired his singing and his band.
RIP Jon.

[Uncle Roy]

I am so sorry to this. Jon was a personal friend back in the 70's when we were both living in West London. R.I.P. Jon

[rhaskell]

Sorry to hear about Jon.. I played steel for him back in the 70s. Great guy. RIP