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Bonnie’s Laurie
Allen Tribute Page 1 |
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Welcome to my
tribute to Laurie Allen, I was originally going to do a web page for
Laurie.WITH. Laurie but on the 13th of June 2002 Laurie passed away, so now
all I can do is..FOR.. Laurie, a tribute page rather than just a web page, so
I will do the best I can because not only was he my idol from afar for 30
something years ( more than I am willing to admit) but for his last 18 months
he was a very very special friend who came into my life just when I myself
needed someone to get me through a difficult time and for this I feel so
thankful and blessed, I often think how lucky was I to be part of his
Laurieland even for such a short time, for him to have shared his memories,
dreams and secrets, many deep and meaningful talks til all hours of the
morning, to share memories of the good times of his life and the bad and to
see the serious sensitive side of Laurie that not many got to see and most of
all to be able to be there for him in his final hours, to be there for him
when he needed someone the most, to be there for him at the start of a new
journey, that in it self as strange as it may seem to some a precious gift
that no one will ever know. I have tried to do this page the way I feel
Laurie would have wanted it by including as much information as possible by
including his family and people he cared about, emailing his mates was a joy
to Laurie, I was sometimes a little scared to send some of them off, anyone
who knew Laurie would understand what I mean, my little page may not be as
funny without the Laurie input as I am sure it would have been a classic with
his special, unique humour, but I have added a few of my funny moments just
because I know Laurie would have wanted to keep you smiling, because that was
the way he was … so take a moment to remember Laurie as you travel through my
tribute to an Australian legend, of his life and a small part of the huge
impact he made on Australian music,
from 60s music to Aussie Country music, singer, musician, songwriter,
described as mega talented, unique, different, in a world of his own, from
another planet… Laurieland, a place filled with music and laughter and a
little hidden pain..With his incredible sense of humour, possibly a little
misunderstood by some. Laurie loved
to make people laugh but most of all he loved to make music and didn't he do
it well...all of those... but for those lucky enough to have shared any part
of Laurie's life and the very few of us who were lucky enough to see the real
Laurie Allen (hey Wen.) he is just plain unforgettable. Laurie's music will
go on for ever, not just in his own music but through the people he touched
and influenced and there are many singers and musicians out there today that
could well owe a small part of their success to Laurie, whether through his
music or maybe just a small piece of well directed advice….Laurie will be
missed by many but never forgotten…when Laurie passed away I made a promise
that I would help keep his music alive, I have made this my one goal, the
reason for this web page, my promise to Laurie will be kept, I only hope he
is happy with what I do. If any
friends or fans of Laurie’s would like to share some stories or special
moments they had with Laurie as a dedication to him I would be more than
happy to add these to my tribute so others can enjoy them, full credit would
be given of course...So I hope you enjoy my little tribute for a wonderful
friend straight from the heart, a sneak peek into Laurieland, if so please
take the time to sign my guest book in tribute to Laurie, a true Aussie
legend and a good mate......Enjoy the memories.
Phone.. 03 93860149 Email.. bonnie@laurieallen.net Mail.. PO Box 5074 Moreland West 3055.
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