Black aka Colin Vearncombe - Book of Celebration

We’re aware that some people couldn’t make it to the memorial service in Liverpool. We set up this online book of celebration to give anyone a chance to share their memories of Colin and his music, along with any messages for the family.

We have now closed the Book of Celebration to new entries but all previous entries remain below to view.

589 entries.

Anthony Johnston from Bromsgrove wrote on 19th February 2016 at 5:25 pm

I am so sorry that I am not going to be able to be at Liverpool Cathedral this evening. I wanted to be there for Colin and his family as he has been there for me on so many occasions over the past 30 years. His music has been an ever present, a source of inspiration in good times and a source of comfort in bad, and it will continue to be so. Colin was not merely a prodigious talent, both as a singer and a songwriter, but an extraordinarily warm, funny and compassionate human being. My life will forever be the richer for having been touched by his.

Samantha mc Garry from Kildare wrote on 19th February 2016 at 5:24 pm

Still can't believe ur gone Colin. Our last convo was over Ian of course the usual, I think u must have thought I was cracked getting u to ask max about it - Ian smiled when I told him this story. Always there with an ear to listen, u have no idea how I will miss u, not just for that but for the jokes too of funny stories. Always in my heart life just isn't fair ❤️ It's a good send off you'll get. Camilla & the boys, Polly Rick & ur family & friends are all on my mind today

Daniel Parkinson from Macclefield wrote on 19th February 2016 at 5:14 pm

Never had the honour to meet you but through your music I feel a part of you have. ❤

Bianca from Lima wrote on 19th February 2016 at 5:06 pm

Colin, you shared your Wonderful Life and your Wonder Music with us. Thank you. God Bless You.

Kar Ina wrote on 19th February 2016 at 5:06 pm

Still can't believe it. Your music will always be there. RIP & Love to the family!

Peter Evans from Wrexham wrote on 19th February 2016 at 5:03 pm

So sad you're gone but your music lives on and therefore your memory. Wonderful Life is one of the finest songs of all time. R.I.P. Colin

Nic Carter-Jones from Brecon wrote on 19th February 2016 at 5:02 pm

Black [i did not know you were Colin until the news of your accident and passing] may you rest in peace. Thank you so much for the body of work you left behind for your fans and admirerers. I hope your family come to terms with the terrible loss and like us can find consolation in hte music you left behind for us as you legacy.

Corinne Sinclair from Aberdeen wrote on 19th February 2016 at 4:57 pm

RIP Colin thinking of you all today. I had the pleasure of meeting Colin a few years ago after he played a gig in Aberdeen. He was so lovely. Such a lovely man. He spoke to my brother and I for ages and was happy to do so. Heaven will have some music playing up there now. RIP Colin. Xx

Nadja from Leipzig/ Deutschland wrote on 19th February 2016 at 4:45 pm

You're gone from this world. Your music has remained. The angels celebrate your life, but we miss you so much. Rest in peace Colin. You are deep in our hearts

Georgia Milopoulou from Cologne wrote on 19th February 2016 at 4:40 pm

Unforgetable, Colin, unforgetable because of your musik, of your voice, of your heart and soul, your kindness in Liverpool when i´ve met you in Zanzibar.I miss you so much. Still i can not believe it, you´ve gone. All my love to you and to your family, engel!

Helen from Liverpool wrote on 19th February 2016 at 4:33 pm

Rest in peace Colin. Your music shaped my younger years and you will never be forgotten. xx

Andrew Chivers from Warboys, Cambridgeshire wrote on 19th February 2016 at 4:24 pm

God Bless,thank you for being part of the soundtrack to my wonderful life.

Tony from Wirral wrote on 19th February 2016 at 4:24 pm

Thank you Colin, you always had time for your fans and were a great influence, you created the music of courtship for me and my wife of 25 years (and counting) Thankyou. Sleep peacefully

Sofia Koronia from Athens Greece wrote on 19th February 2016 at 4:24 pm

There is no death for you Collin. Greek people believe that death is just an upper station for a wile. Always in our heats until we meet again!

Ellen Aulenbach from Königswinter wrote on 19th February 2016 at 4:17 pm

There's a light that never goes out... So sad, you're gone so young. Thank you for your beautiful Songs and your touching voice, Colin. Your Music will stay with us. Love and condolences to your family and friends. I won't forget you. God may give peace to your soul. Good bye, Colin.

Gaynor from Leicester wrote on 19th February 2016 at 4:12 pm

So sad loved your voice your music rip x

Nathan from Fareham wrote on 19th February 2016 at 4:11 pm

I am so sad at the loss of such a beautiful talent. Colin's music has been the soundtrack to my life, my coming of age, first relationships, breakups and ultimately maturation. Unfortunately I never met Colin personally but from what I read he was everything you would have hoped he would be, Intelligent, honest, a gentleman. The memories of my life are intrinsically linked with his music - I have 25 years where when looking back and remembering, his music is always there accompanying the pictures and the feelings of my history. I feel as though I have lost a long time friend - such is the power of his music and his presence in my life.

I simply can't imagine the loss that those of you who knew him must feel - I am comforted by the immense pride you must feel to have shared time with such an emotionally honest, talented and beautiful man.

Thank you Colin - I, like countless other, will never forget you.

Nathan

Kelly from Oxford wrote on 19th February 2016 at 4:10 pm

So very sorry for your loss.
It maybe a cliché to say the music

BernartZé wrote on 19th February 2016 at 4:03 pm

My heart and all my thoughts will join you all this evening…B.

Christine Shaw from Redditch wrote on 19th February 2016 at 4:00 pm

Dear Colin, you will never know how much you will be missed by so many people.Your music stirred the soul and now makes me weep. Good bye gentle soul, may we meet again someday. x