We have received this from Pam:

Hi, Pam here…I’m finding this very hard to write. Firstly, thank you all for the kind words & tributes for Dave, he would’ve been so very touched. Secondly, thanks so very much for the lovely condolences, cards and letters that have been sent to me over the last few weeks. They are greatly cherished and will always be remembered and saved. As the official Facebook page has said, this is a very private, sad time for all of us and they have done his best to emphasise this. However, it has come to my attention that some people have posted on social media video/s of Dave’s funeral cortège. Through the help of friends a lot of this has been removed, unfortunately, I know it has been shared. I ask in your kindness to remove any/all links of anything relating to this be deleted, expunged & never to be seen by anyone ever again, please. I know you are all grieving in your own way, but so am I, please don’t make it more difficult for me, the band and Dave’s closest friends. Thanks for making this happen. Pam

We ask you to abide by Pam’s request above. We will remove any such posts on the official Facebook page and will block the poster permanently. We ask other moderators of Stranglers related Facebook pages to do the same. Thank you Stranglers HQ

Since the announcement of Dave’s untimely passing earlier this week, thousands of messages of condolence have been flooding in by email and across social media. For example, Facebook alone had some 8,000 comments on the post as well as numerous private messages. We thought that it would be a fitting gesture to collate some of those messages together to pay tribute to Dave and to demonstrate the affection for him as well as the admiration of his musical prowess. We can’t post all of the messages that were received so we have limited it to the tributes from current and former band mates, crew, management, fellow musicians and friends/public figures… Continue reading Dave Greenfield – In Memoriam

We are deeply and profoundly saddened to announce the untimely passing of keyboard legend Dave Greenfield on the evening of 3rd May 2020. Following a stay in hospital for heart problems, Dave tested positive for the Covid-19 virus last Sunday but he sadly lost his battle last night. Dave had been an ever present in the band since joining in late 1975 and his keyboard wizardry was world-renowned over his 45 year career in The Stranglers. Dave was a lovable, friendly and eccentric character who always had time to chat.

We have received the following tributes from Dave’s fellow band members JJ, Jet and Baz as well as Sil the band’s manager:

“On the evening of Sunday May 3rd my great friend and longstanding colleague of 45 years, the musical genius that was Dave Greenfield, passed away as one of the victims of the Great Pandemic of 2020. All of us in the worldwide Stranglers’ family grieve and send our sincerest condolences to Pam.” – JJ Burnel

“We have just lost a dear friend and music genius, and so has the whole world. Dave was a complete natural in music. Together, we toured the globe endlessly and it was clear he was adored by millions. A huge talent, a great loss, he is dearly missed.” – Jet Black

“We lost a true innovator, musical legend, and one of my dearest friends today. The word genius is bandied around far too easily in this day and age, but Dave Greenfield certainly was one. We stood together on the same side of the stage for 20 years, laughed, joked and shared our lives in the way that only band mates can. I’ll miss him forever. Our thoughts and hearts are with his wife Pam, and to the millions of fans who worshipped at his altar, he’ll never be equalled.” – Baz Warne

“We are all in shock, Dave was a kind, generous soul who had time for anyone and everyone and it has been my privilege to have known him as both a close friend, his tech and manager for over 40 years. Our thoughts are with Pam at this sad time” – Sil Willcox

He is survived by his wife Pam and we ask you to respect Pam’s privacy at this very sad time.

Fly straight Mr G, fond adieu xx

Happy birthday to keyboard maestro Dave Greenfield. Have a brilliant day from all at Stranglers HQ x

With the UK now on lockdown, these lyrics from Curfew back in 1978 have added poignancy. We hope that the familyinblack around the world stay safe & healthy and we’ll see you on the other side, whenever that may be. Take care of yourselves & be kind to others…