Bertram Lloyd "Bertie" Marshall (1936-2012) belongs in the top tier of any list of pan innovators and pioneers, and is responsible for many of the innovations that created the sounds of the modern steel pan family.These innovations included the double tenor, the high tenor and his experiments with pan amplification in the nineteen sixties.Bertie was also a legendary band-leader and arranger.His band Highlanders Steel Orchestra produced a unique sound that resonates with pan lovers to this day, and no one can forget the impact created with bomb tunes like "Let Every Valley be Exalted", and "Gypsy Rondo".Bertram Lloyd Marshall passed away on Wednesday October 17th, 2012.Here is a tribute to Bertie.R.I.P. Bertie Marshall.
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Thank you Bertie! from the people at Panland Trinidad & Tobago Ltd and myself, Bertie was our first advisor in 1993 when we started the business of pan manufactuing as TTIL and critiqued the products built by our in house tuners. He also tuned pans made by TTIL and for a few years after was a close friend and partner in forging a path for our vision of a pan manufacturing industry in Trinidad & Tobago. Together with Franklyn Ollivierra and Lincoln Noel the early foundation was laid from which we built after these significant contributors moved on many years ago and we continue to build today. From this foundation so many of our young tuners bloomed, many of whom have strongly established themselves in the pan world today and who represent the future of pan making. Bertie's legacy lives on as the major influence in pan tuning and will never be forgotten. Thank you Bertie for your life given to pan. Our condolences to the family and loved ones of Bertie Marshall. From Panland.
Condolences to the family of Mr.Bertram Marshall, Bertie as he wasfondly known. growing up on 102 old St Joseph rd. to be exact just a short block from the pan yard, afforded me to be there religiously. Thanks Bertie for all the memories of beautiful music,the bomb competitions the creation of the double tenor, the high tenor & not forgetting The pan Amplification. he was just a great pioneer & innovator in the pan world. There will always be a Bertie Marshall Hylanders in my memory,LET EVERY VALLEY BE EXALTED. R.I.P. Mr. Bertram "Bertie" Marshal & Thank You.
Greetings First my condolences go out to the Marshall family. But here again we let another great passed on without any assistance from us. I learned about Maestro ( Alan Gervais) after he had long passed and was not able to help. I tried to get the WST people to make an attempt to help brother Bertie and all we did was run we mouth with the exception of a few. Maybe Brother Claude was right in his prediction. ( I wanted to proof him wrong so bad!) We are nothing but "arm chair" better yet, hammock revolutionaries. Guidance and Blessings Dr. Lance Seunarine
Sincerest sympathies and deepest condolences to your family and friends. The pan community has lost another great, but you will live on in our minds, hearts and souls. R.I.P. Bro...
My condolences to the family of Bertie Marshall.May he rest in Peace.I would also like to offer my Condolence to the family of ROY GIBBS who passed away recently.He may not be Known by many in the Pan World,but Roy played a very significant role in preparing Trinidad All Stars for the road on carnival days since the early fifties. I became the leader of All Stars at a tender age and it was Roy Gibbs who assisted me by giving me his full support.His contribution to Trinidad All Stars and to steelband in general will always be remembered.
On behalf of the Board of Directors and Members of United States Steel Band Association Inc. (USSA) we extend our condolences to the family of Bertie Marshall, he is the reason I became so inlove with pan, i would seek away from my home to his house on the corner of the back road and Erica street and watch him do his magic with pans. Rest in Pease Bertie.
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Thank you Bertie! from the people at Panland Trinidad & Tobago Ltd and myself, Bertie was our first advisor in 1993 when we started the business of pan manufactuing as TTIL and critiqued the products built by our in house tuners. He also tuned pans made by TTIL and for a few years after was a close friend and partner in forging a path for our vision of a pan manufacturing industry in Trinidad & Tobago. Together with Franklyn Ollivierra and Lincoln Noel the early foundation was laid from which we built after these significant contributors moved on many years ago and we continue to build today. From this foundation so many of our young tuners bloomed, many of whom have strongly established themselves in the pan world today and who represent the future of pan making. Bertie's legacy lives on as the major influence in pan tuning and will never be forgotten. Thank you Bertie for your life given to pan. Our condolences to the family and loved ones of Bertie Marshall. From Panland.
Condolences to the family of Mr.Bertram Marshall, Bertie as he was fondly known. growing up on 102 old St Joseph rd. to be exact just a short block from the pan yard, afforded me to be there religiously. Thanks Bertie for all the memories of beautiful music,the bomb competitions the creation of the double tenor, the high tenor & not forgetting The pan Amplification. he was just a great pioneer & innovator in the pan world. There will always be a Bertie Marshall Hylanders in my memory,LET EVERY VALLEY BE EXALTED. R.I.P. Mr. Bertram "Bertie" Marshal & Thank You.
Greetings First my condolences go out to the Marshall family. But here again we let another great passed on without any assistance from us. I learned about Maestro ( Alan Gervais) after he had long passed and was not able to help. I tried to get the WST people to make an attempt to help brother Bertie and all we did was run we mouth with the exception of a few. Maybe Brother Claude was right in his prediction. ( I wanted to proof him wrong so bad!) We are nothing but "arm chair" better yet, hammock revolutionaries. Guidance and Blessings Dr. Lance Seunarine
Farewell and God speed, Bertie. Every valley will be exalted
Sincerest sympathies and deepest condolences to your family and friends. The pan community has lost another great, but you will live on in our minds, hearts and souls. R.I.P. Bro...
My condolences to the family of Bertie Marshall.May he rest in Peace.I would also like to offer my Condolence to the family of ROY GIBBS who passed away recently.He may not be Known by many in the Pan World,but Roy played a very significant role in preparing Trinidad All Stars for the road on carnival days since the early fifties. I became the leader of All Stars at a tender age and it was Roy Gibbs who assisted me by giving me his full support.His contribution to Trinidad All Stars and to steelband in general will always be remembered.
REST IN PEACE MY BROTHER.
Sorry to here about the passing of Bertie . He will be soley missed .He was simply the best Tuner we ever had .Condolence to the family .
Safe passage my brother.
On behalf of the Board of Directors and Members of United States Steel Band Association Inc. (USSA) we extend our condolences to the family of Bertie Marshall, he is the reason I became so inlove with pan, i would seek away from my home to his house on the corner of the back road and Erica street and watch him do his magic with pans. Rest in Pease Bertie.
Condolences to the family. Truely one of the greatest. R.I.P.
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