I first met Glen on a gig in Manchester in 1973 and he played really well. He was at Art college and I was at music college and we became good friends. I gave him lots of difficult music which I'd written and amazingly he learnt it. We had a trio Glen on guitar, me on bass and Mo Green on drums. In the summer I'd been offered a summer season show in Scarborough, my home town. The needed a guitarist so I asked Glen. I guess this was his introduction to the music business. We put him up at my mother's house in Scarborough listening to music and Glen practicing all day. After the summer season at The Futurist Theatre we lost touch as I had a gig on guitar Stafford, then got married and I went to the BBC in Bristol. We caught up again in London where Glen seemed to be busy musician. He joined another group I had with a singer, percussionist and violinist. I'd composed some music to the Edward Lear poems The Jumblies and The Dong With The Luminous Nose and we toured theatres around the country. Again we lost touch till Pam and I Stayed a couple of nights with him in Dove holes. It was about the time Glen acquired a Cocker Spaniel puppy called Dolly. Dolly was very energetic and excellent at high jumping. They could have done with her at the London Olympics which were on at that time. Since then we didn't meet just long chats on the phone. Glen was good at long chats. I'll miss them and I'll miss Glen, a good mate. Roy Chilton. roy@roychiltonmusic.co.uk

I met Glenn when he depped many times with the Freddie Smith Big Band. I immediately warmed to him. Despite the fact he was an amazingly exceptional and talented musician, he was always happy to give me help and advice. When I was recovering from surgery I recall him calling me while I was out on one of my “rehabilitation walks”. We must have talked for over an hour! I was doing my Grade 4 flute at the time and his advice, given to him by, I believe, the Principal Flautist of the Halle (I could be wrong on the Principal but but the guy definitely played for The Halle) proved invaluable to me. Needless to say, when I tried to end the conversation (over an hour on!) he said “no chance Dave, I’ve not seen anyone during lockdown so I’m staying talking to you”. Hilarious! He finally let me go after an hour and a half! Truly an exceptional human being and someone who I am privileged to say “I have played with him”. RIP Glenn

I was very privileged to count Glenn as one of my closest friends and spent many times with him in Buxton. I will remember him him fondly, and miss him dearly.

I taught Glenn the flute which he had decided to study in retirement and always enjoyed his unbounded enthusiasm for music and was very impressed by his dedication to practicing an instrument he took up late in life. Glenn was a warm and generous character who was full of great conversation. We must have chatted more in our phone calls when arranging lessons than we did in person! He will be much missed by everyone who knew him. RIP

Glenn was a talented and skilled musician who always maintained passion and enthusiasm. Always willing to share his extensive knowledge and new discoveries, I’ll be forever grateful for the new musical experiences this opened out for me. And so many laughs along the way. You’ll be greatly missed my friend.

What a player, what a man, enjoyed playing alongside you Glen, whether that be your beloved guitar or the sax. Sleep well Glen we are all going to miss you.

The fondest memories of sitting in the pit alongside Glenn, travelling to shows and being delighted by his stories and life observations, we used to teach in neighbouring rooms at Salford and whenever I’d be showing students James Jamerson lines Glenn would come rushing in to add seriously funky rhythm guitar parts to my demonstrations… a massive soul, a beautiful heart, a razor sharp mind and wit… Glenn you made me laugh, and your playing excited me, now I’m crying thinking of what we’ve lost because you’re gone. Rest easy dear man x