Darryl Hunt, R.I.P.

[Kimbo]

My sincere condolences are extended to Darryl's family, close friends and former band members.

I was introduced to Darryl at the 21st Cambridge Folk Festival on Saturday 27th July 1985 by a girl called Julie, who was a very close friend, if not his partner, at the time. From those times, he has, on countless occasions, gone the extra mile and further to accommodate us (family, friends and fans of the band) whenever and wherever we wished to go and see The Pogues play. For this, his generosity was and always will be deeply cherished. Also, armed with a seemingly encyclopedic knowledge on any given subject worthy of conversation, his unassuming, but outgoing personality made him a truly, engaging person to be around.

Even though we were not in frequent contact, I, along with many others I know who he “guest-listed” for at gigs ‘down all the days’, will recall his passing with great sadness. In the days ahead, I anticipate there will be many moments when I find it difficult to reconcile myself with the fact he isn’t around anymore.

‘Love You ‘Till The End’

Kimbo
(Thursday 15th September, 2022).

[Fr. McGreer]

Hi Kimbo, that's a great tribute. Darryl always seemed to be the quietest of the band and never searched for the limelight. He's the one i knew least about. Thanks for the small insight.

[Pogues to Niagara]

So sorry to hear this

[Villajohn]

Kimbo,hi there,nice tribute to Darryl.Julie Pritchard was,indeed Darryl's girlfriend at the time you met them both.Julie used to sell the t shirts and for for a brief time edited The Pogues newsletter.Julie later ran and edited the Nottingham Forest fanzine The Mighty Brian,Darryl was a major contributor,he and Philip were often seen selling 'Brian' outside Forest's City Ground,they even 'pursuaded' me to sell a few copies,and i'm an Aston Villa fan,born and bred!That was in 1989....happy days.

[John_G]

I've only just caught up with this devastating news.

Although I never had any dealings with Darryl personally he was clearly a much-loved and lovely man and so I can only echo the sentiments which others have expressed.

[Gunday]

Rest in peace dear Daryll. Sad beyond words.

[LittleCupcakes]

Farewell. Peace be upon his soul.