Pauline and Andy Masters
Always in our thoughts. You’ll be greatly missed. Rest in peace, Bernie.
Heritage and Sons
Our thoughts are with Bernie’s family at this sad time.
Chris Foskett
Fran,
I am so sad for your loss and hope you and the girls are coping. I was knocked sideways when I heard the news as I thought Bernie was recovering and I could carry on going to his gigs and having a chat afterwards as we had in the past. I will never be able to tell him that he got the best girl in the Latin School, but I think he knew that.
Paul and Lilla
Thanks for everything you have done for the local communities Bernie. You have used your talent to help many others in lots of ways. We will miss seeing you as neighbours but always be able to hear you through your music. Rest in Peace and Thank you.
Debbie Beaumont-Howell
Dearest Bernie
Thank you for laughter you bought and being you
Miss you with all our hearts
Debbie Martin and Emma Jayne x
Trevor Barnett
I was so sad to hear such sad news we went back a long way schoolmate football together and Later you performed at the Crown and raise money for the Tingewick school you were such a legend mate so sorry Fran for your loss thinking of you at this very sad time xx
Terry Middle
A great neighbour for 26 years. Gone but never forgotten
Pippa
He will live on through his music. Thinking of those he loved and left. .
Tony Platt
Great memories - enjoyed working with you
Jean & David Rush
Thank you for the music Bernie…Rest in Peace…sending our love & condolences to Fran & the girls.
Paul and Gwenda Naylor
Bernie will be sadly missed not only for your guitar playing but your sesnse of humour on our tours together RIP xx
Sandra Getman
To Bernie, a wonderful human being with a big heart , His passing has left a tear in everyones eyes that knew him ! God bless you Bernie , R.I.P
Sue Gale
You will always be remembered for your music. Here I go on my own love that song.
RIP and may god look after you in heaven.
My condolences to your family.
Sue and Geoff Warner
So very sad. Bernie you still had lots more music in you. Sincere condolences to Fran and 'his girls'. RIP Bernie and I hope there is a bike shed where you are xx
Drew Lord
Rest In Peace Bernie
Debra park
Bernie thank you for your music you shared with us. You were so down to earth and nice it was a pleasure chatting with you xx. God bless
Karen Tomlinson
God bless you Bernie
The whitesnake quire will forever remember you as one of the best.
Keep playing in heaven.
Simon Courtney-Johnson
Good night and God bless you Bernie until you rise up again. You and your music will never be forgotten. ❤️
Terry Yeadon
The best guy I met in the music business. Talented, down to earth and sincere. Taken far too soon. My thoughts are with Fran and the girls. RIP my friend.
Steve Church
We’ve lost a great man.
All my love to Fran and family.
Godspeed Amigo X
Dan Bull
Thank you for some great memories Bernie, so many that I'll never forget. I feel so privileged to have known you and your family. You was also such a kind person with so may great stories to tell, and of course one of the best guitar players I've ever seen.
Terry & Chris Doyle
Fond memories of watching a great musician and singer always with that twinkle in his eye. Glad to have shook hands with one of the very best.
Graham Bushell
Only met Bernie a few times but what a wonderful gentle man who made time for everyone. And a legend. God bless.
Tracey Carr
Thank you Bernie for your music. Saw you at Reading Festival when I was 14, lifetime fan ever since and so pleased you are a local lad, rest in peace Tracey and Ian xx
Pauline Cox
One of the best, you will be missed xx
Freddie Williams
I just wanted to send my condolences to Bernie's family after their sad, sad loss. Bernie was a great influence on me when I started on my guitar journey in the early 70's. I only had the pleasure of meeting him once at the Woughton Campus Theatre in Milton Keynes, before one of our gigs. Such a lovely, gracious and unassuming man. He had time for people.
R.I.P Bernie...you and your music will never be forgotten.
Geoffrey Radford
Remember many good years knowing Bernie and i know he will be sadly missed and my condolences to his family. Keep on playing in the sky.
Geoff
Phil Sparkes
Forever "Walking In The Shadow Of The Blues"
Thank you for all the great times, your legacy will live on.
R.I.P
Andrew Eggleton
RIP Bernie, tour the stars now.
Keith Temple
My friend and Super Star blues man. You have crossed the rainbow. Rest in peace but rock on with your heart.
James
Bernie will always be remembered by people all over the world playing the guitar in that unique Style and and the songs he wrote.
James Hancock
RIP Bernie you entertained the world with your musical talent, I will always remain a fan, I shall continue to remember you every time I listen to your music.
My condolences to your family in these difficult times.
Jeff crewes
Your music was an inspiration to so many people. You will be sadly missed. Heaven now has the greatest blues guitarist.
God bless you Bernie. 🙏🏻
Joe Handley and family
I met Bernie at an Alaska gig ages back and he was a normal guy. A bigger compliment I can’t give. He was humble and down to earth and gracious as this fan asked to buy him a drink and sign my ticket.
Mostly I loved Bernies songwriting. A gentle genius and I will miss that. Thank you for your stunning songs and thank you for the hand written lyrics. You were a gentleman.
Joe x
John Stanley Barker
Thank you Bernie for sharing your talent , kindness and genuine compassion , I send my deepest condolence to your family and friends . Rest Peaceful Bernie .
Debra and Chris Bird
Our thoughts are with Bernie’s family at this sad time.
Mark Daniels
Bernie you are and will always be in our thoughts. You are going to be greatly missed. Thank you for all the great music that you have written. Rest in peace Bernie.
Ian Norwell
All our love to the whole family. Your choice of charity does you great credit. With very best wishes, Ian & Tricia Norwell
Mike Lowndes
Touched by Bernie’s playing throughout my life. I treasure his vinyl solo albums. Rest in peace Rocker.
Jerome Milliet
Thinking a lot to Charlotte,Olivia & Fran.
All my condoleances.
Thanks to Bernie for his kindness.
Derek Pettit
Thank you for the music, that wonderful cheeky smile, the terrific stories and great chats.
RIP Bernie
Dave Collopy
Rest well Bernie. Your music and spirit will live on in our hearts. My condolences to Fran and your girls.
Jimmy Scott
Such a gentleman, you took the time to speak and reply to everyone personally, treated everyone with respect, no matter, king or pauper.. plus that wee smile....will be missed...
John and Lin Burgess
Love to Fran, Charlotte and Olivia.🥰
We have followed Bernie’s career over the years, love his music, but most of all loved the man he was, down to earth, and a Buckingham friend, and that smile was awesome, just like his Dad Joey. We ordered Kings Album for Christmas last year, and received a lovely little note attached. Rest in Peace Bernie. Much Love
Lin and John ❤️🙏xx
Paul Smith & Ann Marie Mcmanus
Thank you Bernie for all the pleasure you gave us over the years. Please except our condolences, to all your family, The world is now a lesser place.. Rest in peace Bernie
Best regards Paul & Marie
Bengt Holmström
Rest in peace Bernie
Bill Foley
It’s with incredible sadness that I send my condolences to Fran and the family on Bernie’s passing .
I will always remember my times spent talking music with Bernie .
Gods band just got even better .
R.I..P.
Hill Charles
I extend my deepest sympathy to the family at this most sad time. I will always cherish the memories of our collaboration in those very early days. The exuberance for life and dedication to the music, projected by Bernie, then, and throughout his life. RIP old friend.
Carl Gant, Performance Entertainment
Our deepest sympathy on the loss of a legend.
We'll never forget that summer night in June 2012 when you stunned the crowd of 5,000 people from the terrace of the Odeon Leicester Square. It was a unique gig orchestrated by a unique man.
Forever in our charts. You were, you are the Rock of Ages.
Carl, Performance Entertainment, and your friends at Warner Bros. Pictures.
Mick Wall
God bless you, Bernie.
Bill brealey
.....simply, the most beautiful soul, ever trod God's planet....there are no words, that haven't already been spoken, that will even come close, to how much Bernie means to us all. God bless you, my dear friend. Fran, Olivia, Charlotte, always in our thoughts....💔💔💔
John & Kath Lingwood
Life won't be the same without you...In memory of a great man, friend & wonderful musician... Thinking of Fran, Charlotte and Olivia at this sad time...RIP Bernie... Lots of love John and Kath xxx ❤️
John Rodgers
Fran, Olivia, Charlotte. My love and thoughts are with you. ❤️
Bernie, from a Blues Guitar hero, to become my friend with a heart of gold. I will miss you my friend.
Ian, Karen, Jodie & Nikki
Sending our deepest sympathies.
Kevin Roberts
Would just like to express my gratitude for the joy Bernie brought to me and many other fans over the years, and also give condolences to Bernies family and friends. Always remember meeting him backstage at Cardiff University many years ago with Whitesnake. A fond memory. God bless Mr Marsden.
Mike Watts
Always a Buckingham boy, our parents were good friends from the sixties and I knew Bernie from those days, followed his amazing success, went to see him several times and he always had time to chat. He never changed, rest in peace.
Rees Carter
Was such a privilege to know Bernie came into local cafe had a chat about my life and also very kindly donated his snooker table to our local club in buckingham such a gentleman and will be missed condolences to his family as this time
Giorgos Kechagias
my deepest condolences to Bernie's family. In my country Greece he is very loved, his music has marked my teenage years, I hope he is smiling in heaven.
Bill Brealey
.........never be anyone like him again....sweet, sweet man....💔💔💔
Gabrielle Dalton
To my Dear Nephew so sorry for Fran and your girls Charlotte & Olivia. Very proud of you and all your achievements you have had a wonderful life, sadly cut short. Give my love to your Nana Maggie and your Mum & Dad. God Bless love Aunty Gaby
John Whitton
So sad to hear about Bernie I was at school with him and started my first band with him at buckingham youth club he went on to be an inspiration to so many he will be sadly missed but his music will live on (Sickle)
Sue Broadbent
Dearest 'Boy Blue', we think we have all the time in the world! Deeply regret not getting over to see you before you left us, life unfortunately got in the way. Grateful for those times we did spend together. Chris and I are heartbroken for Fran, Char and Livi and of course ourselves. Though you had to go you left behind a gift through your music and interviews too painful to watch at the moment but in time im sure they will bring great comfort to us all. Night God Bless Bernie. Much love cousin Sue & Chris x
The Chandlers
Here we go again! Another great guitarist gone. We will miss you Bernie. Our thoughts are with Fran, Charlotte and Olivia.
Steve & Celia Hearn
Thank you for the music, your legacy and being a thoroughly decent man.
Condolences to your family.
Rest in Peace
The Webb Family
Bernie, for us, your spirit will live on, through your many kindnesses, lots of lovely memories, and your wonderful music. xx Simon & Thea
Jordan and Anne Rivett
Many memories and fun times together, which we will never forget. All our love. X
On behalf of Barrel Bikers (Buckingham) MCC
RIP Bernie. Thanks for the music and the laughs.
Michelle Reeves
Bernie, it was always a pleasure to see you, I'm sorry I couldn't make any of your shows, thanks for showing me your pretty car that afternoon, a true gent. Sleep well my friend, lots if love to the family. Michelle xx
Tim Finn
Farewell Bernie Old Friend! Great memories from the Blues Attic in Banbury back in ‘68/‘69. We spoke recently about a catch-up but regretfully I was too late. Sincere condolences, Frances, Charlotte and Olivia ❤️🩹
Tim Finn
Farewell Bernie Old Friend! Great memories from the Blues Attic in Banbury back in ‘68/‘69. We spoke recently about a catch-up but regretfully I was too late. Sincere condolences, Frances, Charlotte and Olivia.
Craig Glover
Sending my deepest sympathy to the family. I have so many fond memories of Bernie that I will never forget. He was a true friend who will be missed by many.
Ina Wallace
My deepest condolences to your family Bernie. I first met you back in 1967 and have followed your career ever since and I loved hearing you play your guitars. You were such a genuinely kind man and will be sorely missed.
Wayne Martin
So sorry to hear of Bernie's passing.
I had so many wonderful conversations about music with him, and l used to be totally immersed in the brilliant stories he shared with me about his life in music.
He very kindly offered to help raise funds for my small charity in Roka, Kenya. He played three consecutive nights at the Radclive Centre in Buckingham, and donated each nights takings to three different causes, including Roka Primary School. I had the honour and privilege of introducing Bernie and his band on stage on each of the nights.
It was a wonderful, generous gesture by Bernie, and the kids at Roka Primary School and still benefiting from his kindness to this day.
Bernie's passing is a sad, sad loss, and he will be so greatly missed.
RIP Bernie.
Lesley Murphy
With deepest sympathy.
Alan Harrison
Thank you for the music. Rest in peace, Bernie. Thinking of Fran and the family at this sad time. Love from the Harrison family x
Paul Harrison & Luan Roper
Sending Fran and her family much love and light. Bernie, as well as being one of the Britain's greatest guitarists and songwriters, was such a lovely man...and that's the biggest tribute anyone can give. Rest in peace, Bernie...we'll miss you x
Pat and Jeremy Stafford
Dear Fran, Olivia and Charlotte, we are thinking of you all, and sending our love and best wishes.
Wendy Crews
Thinking of you all today. Bernie was such a nice down to earth guy. Our radio listening choices feature Absolute 80's heavily, so "Here I go again" is frequently on the playlist. RIP Bernie, Wendy & Jim xx
Sheila Tarleton
Rest in Peace, Bernie.
Donna and wendy jeffs Graham Jones
Our hearts go out to your family on this very sad day as you travel your final journey to your resting place, its been a pleasure growing up with you from childhood, go rock the blues in the sky, forever you'll be our legend, sleep tight dear friend love wendy Donna Graham xxx
Lee Anderton
Dearest Bernie - I'll miss our chats about guitars & the music biz. Enjoy the great gig in the sky. Lots of love to Fran & the family.
Bob Fridzema
Great memories, you’ll be missed Bernie. Our thoughts go out to Fran, Olivia & Charlotte
x
Nicolaus Webb.
Your star will always shine bright .Each,and every night .Rest in peace my friend .Now promoted to a higher glory .Richly deserved.C.F.N.
Chris Del Prete
Love and condolences from Australia. A great man gone but the memories remain.
Nick Cooper
God bless you Bernie
...Farewell Friend...
"... Until we meet again, we wish you well..."
Sophie Cox
Bernie, what a loss to us all, Keep making music up with the stars. Such a kind, gentle man. Love and prayers to Fran and his beautiful girls. XX
Dave
I only knew Bernie for a few years doing his computer support for him and his family/business and in that time, he really became a friend always having the time after jobs for a chat etc. There were times that I was in a uncertain place with redundancy but with a coffee and an inspirational with Bernie really saved me!! He truly is a legend and will be sadly missed, My love to Fran, Oliva, and Charlotte so sorry for your loss.
Love always
Dave
Alison & John Ewins
Condolences to Fran, Charlotte and Olivia at this very sad time. Bernie was a world class guitarist, singer and songwriter but beyond that a kind humorous gent who will be greatly missed. Another legend gone to the great gig in the sky. Rest in peace Bernie.
Charles G Ross
To a lovely man.......and so modest for such a talent .
Stefan
Thoughts deep & with all there.
Funny man, always, he is , not gone, left a lot for us to listen to.
Live life, have fun, just what he did.
Much peace & love,
Stefan Dimic
Peter Neville
Rest In Soul Bernie. Love to Fran, Charlotte and Livi, from Peter and Phedra xxx
Pat Cash
Will miss you buddy we always had a laugh at the tennis or a gig and will miss your cheeky sense of humour and smile. Your music of course will live on long past us all.
david plues
Goodnight Bernie, you and your family were so good to me. I will miss you.
Iris Sear. Née Inns
Although we were never close cousins I remember Bernie as a newborn living by Church hill, just up the road from where I lived in Rumbolds Lane. Uncle Harry and Aunt Liz were his grandparents and were down the road from us when we moved to Westfields, and I can remember him as a toddler then. I have his book “where is my guitar.” and enjoyed reading it. Sincere condolences to Frances and his daughters. I was at school with Diana Plummer, and knew Anita well. RIP Bernie . Condolences and love to his family.
Malc Watson
My sincere condolences to Bernie’s family. The love Bernie had for you was so obvious to anyone who was fortunate to experience it.
Sending my heartfelt love to you at this most difficult of times.
Gloria Needham (Cracknell)
I will always carry your words with such fondness; that my Dad (Lew) was your musical inspiration as a youngster💕 oh, and thanks for the bike ‘backies’ home from School when we were kids. You will be sorely missed by many Bernie 💕x
Stephen Jones
RIP Bernie. Old schoolmate you made us laugh at The Buckingham Secondary School and down the outside swimming pool. Bless you.
Conquest Music
To our great artist, our mentor and our friend... I bet you'll be laying down a blistering harp solo. x
Lorraine McKay
My condolences to the Marsden family. My late father, Barry Smith (Tingewick Antique Centre) thought fondly of Bernie and was proud to have made furniture for him.
Anonymous
On behalf of the wonderful Bernie Marsden, the band Iron Maiden (Steve, Bruce, Dave, Adrian, Nicko & Janick) and Phantom Music Management (Rod, Andy, Shacky) would like to make this donation to honour his life, his contribution to British rock and blues music and to our collective friendship. A true guitar hero and a gentleman - his music will live on and on and on. God Bless you Bernie. Sending our love also to Fran, Charlotte & Livi - your send off did him proud!
Sue Glasgow
Fran, Charlotte and Olivia,
It was a privilege to attend the Celebration of Bernie’s life.
Thinking of you all x
Peter vulovic
RIP Bernie my friend
Beryl Saving (Dunkley)
Fondest memories of you going back to when you started in your first band.. You never ever forgot your family,friends and roots .
My thoughts go out to all the family
RIP Bernie
ALLYSON CHAMBERS
A great loss to the music world - you will be greatly missed Bernie. So glad I got to know you - will miss your phone calls for tyre supplies!! I couldn't attend the funeral as I was away on holiday - but was thinking of everyone on the day. Condolences to Fran, Olivia and Charlott - and all family & friends.
Epi Schmidt
Thanks for all the fantastic music, the inspiring guitar playing and the amazing shows. Couldn't be better.
Dave Curwen
An amazing inspirational man, amazing music and on meeting Bernie, a great sense of humour too...
Thanks Bernie...
robert bowld
R.I.P bernie, thankyou for bringing the music you wrote into the world we know.It was lovely to sit with you and the band at the hotel in Ballyshannon ,glad I did it now,looking at your photo it kind of brings home how long we are actually here for and how quick it could all change so very quick.
Colin Goodger
What can I say! An incredible man, who never changed or forgot his roots. One of the best guitarists and songwriters in the music business.
A humble man who loved his family and friends dearly.
I’m proud to have known him through music and being a local lad he inspired me to pick up a guitar. Sending my condolences to Fran & the girls bless you.
The legacy he’s left behind will live forever.
R.I.P Bernie you legend. 🎸🙏
NICK O'DELL
Great player and, more importantly, a great man.
You will be missed Bernie.
Dianne Sheffield
There'll always be a place in my heart for you.
Tom Hodge
Met you on the ‘19 Bonamassa “Keeping the Blues Alive @ Sea” cruise in August of ‘19. More than I ever imagined … meeting a “Snake”! Thanks for your kindness (to pose for the pic), your laughter at silly tourists - and, clearly, a demonstration of your gentle ways. And your concerts were out of this world. I promised you that I’d never forget meeting you … and I keep my promises!
