Mr. Ruppert Phillip a member of Desperadoes since 1962 has passed on.
Rupert, was a percussionist who was the only one that performed at all 50 Panorama Preliminaries and 45 of the 49 Panorama Finals.
He was formerly a member of Serenaders, but was recruited by the late Mr. Rudolph Charles in 1962. Mr. Rupert Phillip was also the brother of Mr. Elias "Pjue" Phillip one of Desperadoes noted Double Second Pannist.
I enjoyed Rupert's work especially on Desperadoes' 1966 Double LP.
My personal condolences to the family of Mr. Rupert Phillip. (RIP)
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Sincerest condolences to Pijou and family including the Desperadoes brethren on the passing of Rupert. As a member myself over the years, I always enjoyed Rupert's friendship, his advice, and his willingness to be of help to me wherever and whenever necessary. Rupert, Pijou, and Tash are very strong and purposeful personalities among the fraternity. Despers will surely miss him next carnival, but rest assured he is in a much better place playing his congas for all the steelbandsmen in heaven....RIP my brother.
Wow! FIFTY YEARS! This is a celebration and not a farewell announcement. Glad tidings my bredren. For Despers he, too, was an institution. Guidance. Dr. Lance Seunarine
Condolence to the family, friends and the Desperadoes Steel Orchestra. I was a pleasure working in the percussion section with him. One of the only Congas players that played the instrument with his hands in a Panorama. May Rupert Phillip Rest in Peace.
My condolences to the family of Mr. Rupert Philip and Desperadoes ...R.I.P.
I have been a die hearth supporter of desperadoes ,since charles the early sixties.Iam also aclose friend of kenneth charles.and later meet Rudolf,who I have very close resemblance to.I was inroduced to mr. phillips by rudolf Please accept my condolences on the passing of rubert.He will surely be missed.comments by Steve Diaz.
please accept our condolences we r sorry for ur lost may the heaven guide him to peace one love
It is with deep sadness I've learnt only a short while ago of Rupert's passing. At a loss for words really but I sincerely pray that he has moved on to a better place. Rest in peace my brother, the spirit of your heart beat on those congas remain with us. Thank you....thank you for your friendship and your music Special condolences to the Phillip family and to the whole of the Desperadoes family. ( "Pjue", I will make personal contact and "yuh done know"...peace and strength at this time....LUV UP my brother ) .
The passing of a steel band member is a loss for the community. I can barely imagine how the family and supporters of Desperadoes are coping with the passing of someone who has been so actively involved for half a century. My condolences to the family, band members and supporters.
My condolences go out the family, friends and members of Desperadoes Steel Orchestra on the passing of a long time member of the band Mr. Rupert Phillip, the brother of Pjue Phillip. He will be surely missed. May he rest in everlasting peace.
My condolences to the family of Rupert Philip of Desperadoes Steel Orchestra.
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