Peter Asher, left, and Gordon Waller, right on the cover
of a Peter and Gordon compilation.
Gordon Waller of Peter and Gordon died early Friday in Connecticut. This announcement is on Peter and Gordon's MySpace page. Our deepest condolensces to his family, Peter Asher and his fans:
We are deeply saddened to report that some time after 8:00 p.m. last night east coast time, Gordon Waller went into cardiac arrest and was taken to the emergency room. Despite intensive efforts on his behalf by hospital personnel, Gordon passed away early this morning. Please keep him in your thoughts and prayers.
His partner of nearly five decades, Peter Asher, will be issuing a statement shortly. We hope you will join us sending love and condolences to his family.
Below is a rare live clip of "Woman," which was written by Paul McCartney under the name Bernard Webb.
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Comments
God bless you Gordon,
You're wonderful music has inspired so many, my condolences go to his family and of course Peter Asher.
Only the good die young.A great talent!RIP.
A world with out Gordon. Very Sad. His music and song is part of our lives and will live on. He only left us in body. Condolences to his family and fans.
I saw Peter & Gordon at the Fest for Beatles fans in Las Vegas a few years ago. They were so great - sounded the same! Sympathies to Peter Asher and the Waller family and friends.
Oh man, this one really hurts. Peter and Gordon were so great. I also enjoyed "... and Gordon", his solo LP that he released after the duo went their separate ways. 64 is way too young.
RIP, Gordon. Peter and Gordon performed at the Fest for Beatles Fans in Las Vegas and were one of the real highlights of the weekend. I'm so glad I got to hear them one last time.
Very Sad indeed. I had the sad task of telling his recent ex-wife.. I was lucky enough to play music with Gordon many, many times over the years and he was my friend. He will be sorely missed! Love ya Gordon!!
Im so sad! Peter and Gordon sang one of my favorite British Invasion tracks, another Paul McCartney song, "World Without Love". Rest in peace, Gordon Waller!
Very sad news indeed; I was just yesterday reading Rick Glover's article in Beatlefan about Peter & Gordon's appearance recently in Atlanta Ga. Their music and harmonies will live on forever...
To my friend Gordon, May you rest in peace Gordon. Your music will live on in our hearts forever. Prayers go out to your family. RIP 7/17/09
daslicksta, I read the Rick Glover article in Beatlefan last night too, it was very nice, Gordon will be very much missed.
You know John, All I've ever posted is the truth. Some addicts can't deal with that. I know many of his friends who feel the exact same way as me. We all loved him, we just couldn't stand to watch him do himself in and he wouldn't let us help. Nothing two faced about it. There's nothing I've said/posted that I wouldn't say it to his face. He had my phone #'s and I tried many times to call him without getting a return call over the last 2 years. But if you got a problem with anything I've said, then that's your problem. You should be a man and email me in private instead of posting it all here. I have no idea even who you are.
What can one say, this is a sad day & time for all of us Peter & Gordon fans who loved Gordon deeply. I had the privillige of meeting Gordon on 9-28-00 in Dallas,Texas when he perfprmed for a charity concert Wings Of Love. He was a true showman & a wonderfully sweet awesome man whom I will miss deeply. Gordon Iwill miss you & if there is a Rock & Roll Heaven I know your up there singing with the greats now. To Gordon's family & to Peter my heartfelt sympathy goes out to all of you & my prayers to. God bless you Peter & God bless Gordon's family as they go through this sad time.
We were very fortunate to recently see and meet Pete & Gordon at one of their last shows this past May at the Kent Stage Theater, Ohio.
Our condolences to his family.
I was just thinking of Gordon last night. Strange. I had asked Gordon to Volunteer with Pepperland Music of Orange Ca to be on PBS Channel 28's pledge drive in Hollywood. He was joined by Billy of Dino, Desi and Billy, David Sommerville of The Diamonds and 4 Preps, Arnie Marcus of the Rip-Chords, Jewell Akins, and others. I remember Billy and Gordon taking off to do some songs after they just met and possibly doing a Petter and Gordon thing. I suggested they call themselves Billy's Peter...and Gordon. They both laughed. I was fortunate to suggest Gordon contact a Beatles Con in La, which turned into a nice gig through the years. Joinging Gordon for a drink in the 90's was always fun, especially the stories. I will miss him.
As president of Come Together Beatles Club of San Diego, I had the pleasure to contact Gordon and to have him perform at our annual BeatleFair. Gordon and I became good friends and he returned to charm us at our BeatleFair again and again. His San Diego friends and fans will always treasure the time we had with him and the chance to here his wonderful music. I know that he is up there now smiling down on us. Our love and prayers to his family and to Peter.
RIP,Gordon. Another soul taken too soon...
I've had the pleasure of playing in San Diego with Gordon at the SD BeatleFair. Tony Sheridan, Pete Best, and Gordon where all there that wk.end. I knew I was watching something really big and felt honored to be part of it.
Condolences to his family and Peter. Take care dear Georgiana.
Dave
Carman, Dave H.: I haven't forgotten the memories of being a guest at that SD Beatlefair. I remember seeing Gordon there. That was a great time.
Gordon,
Thank You So Much for sharing your musical talent throughout "all those years ago". Your voice in song, will always remain in my heart!
God Bless You.
Steve Joyce (Bklyn NY)
I go to pieces.
Thanks, Peter and Gordon for those great songs of the 1960s. I'd have heartbreak over a girlfriend and I'd play your music and then I'd feel better.
We shall always miss you, Gordon.
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