Tag: Tribute

A tribute to Alistair G Hanning (1962-2024)

A tribute to Alistair G Hanning (1962-2024)

Alistair G Hanning was born on 17 March, 1962, in Wellington, New Zealand into the famous Hanning piping family. After a long hard-fought battle with cancer Alistair passed on 9 April, 2024, aged 62. Taught by his father, Oban Gold medallist John, he showed prodigious talent from an early age […]

Tributes for Skye Richendrfer, 1957-2022

Tributes for Skye Richendrfer, 1957-2022

Tributes have been paid to Skye Richendrfer who died this week at the age of 64. His family announced his passing in the very early morning of November 21, 2022. Skye’s friends, including many of the world’s top pipers, have written messages on social media about their friendship with Skye, […]

Tributes paid to Stevie Kilbride at the sad news of his passing

Tributes paid to Stevie Kilbride at the sad news of his passing

Many heart-felt tributes from all over the world have been paid to Stevie Kilbride who died on Tuesday, September 13. Stevie was a well known and well-loved employee of McCallum Bagpipes, who specialised in the drumming side of their customer service for 19 years. Stevie was a very talented drummer […]