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GEORGE DONALDSON – AN APPRECIATION
George Donaldson, “Big George” as he was affectionately known by friends, family, colleagues and fans, passed away suddenly on March 12th at home in Glasgow.
Born 1st February 1968, George had just turned 46 years old. His wife, Carolyn, and his daughter, Sarah, 13, who he described as the “lights of my life,” survive him.
One of nine children, George was born and raised in Glasgow’s East End and was a self-taught musician, accomplished on both guitar and flute.
He had a lifelong passion for Celtic music, which was inspired by his late father Bernard, and he often said that one of his greatest thrills was the day he performed for his Dad – and 65,000 other fans – at Celtic Park for the 2000 Season opening match.
George started his singing career in local pubs and clubs at home and became a well-established singer on the vibrant Glasgow and West of Scotland Folk scene for over 20 years.
George recorded folk sessions for BBC Scotland