Matt McGinn/ Press Release
On 5th January, the 30th Anniversary of his premature death, we will be remembering with love
and pride our husband and father, singer, songwriter, poet, humourist and man of the people
- Matt McGinn.
We, Matt's family, take this opportunity to thank everyone of you, be it singers, actors, concert
organisers, school teachers and pupils, songwriters, record companies, disc jockeys, producers
of radio and T V programmes, film makers, and last but not least newspaper, magazine and
web site journalists for all your efforts in keeping the works and memory of Matt alive and
indeed prospering during the last 30 years.
We believe that most of his work is as relevant today as when it was written, and continues
to represent the beliefs and hopes of so many, particularly young people who have never
known him. This has seen expression in the many concerts and festivals in pubs and clubs,
halls etc. throughout Scotland which have never ceased during the last 30 years. We are
particularly pleased at the many tribute concerts which have taken place in the last few
months as well as those planned for January and the early Spring.
We are so very proud that Matt has found a place in Scottish history and earned the
love and respect of so many Scottish people.
We thank you all.
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