Anthony "Tony" Edward Taylor (23 Nov 1949 - 5 Dec 2020)
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Tony Taylor, loving husband to Jenny, proud father to Matthew, Lauren and James, and devoted grandfather to Maëlis, Gwenaël, Freddie and Azilis, peacefully passed away at the age of 71 following a short illness.
Tony was born in Aston, Birmingham and among his earliest memories was the sound of roars from his beloved Villa Park, a few streets away. A keen sportsman himself in his junior years, he was captain of both the school football and cricket teams, and skippered the Birmingham Boys squad on a trip to Germany.
He graduated in Fine Art from Leicester Polytechnic in 1973; there he was tutored by Gavin Bryars, with whom he shared a great interest in the Fluxus movement, George Brecht, Zen, chess and five-a-side football.
He subsequently exhibited at the Ikon Gallery in Birmingham and at Pushpin Gallery in Nottingham. Following this, he became involved with machine embroidery and its industrial application. After launching his own embroidery digitizing firm in the heart of Nottingham's Lace Market, Tony's exemplary craftsmanship informed several fruitful and enduring collaborations with designers and artists, from Paul Smith to Grayson Perry.
Both a music lover and an accomplished musician, Tony lent his harmonica, vocal, guitar and Jew's harp skills to numerous band performances and recordings. Alongside his many creative pursuits, he also took great pleasure in food and drink, particularly a good veggie curry accompanied by a glass of red. While deeply principled in some respects, he had an infectious and finely honed sense of the absurd and irreverent that would provide cheer to most every situation.
He will be greatly missed by all, family and friends.
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Such beautiful photos and a lifetime of memories. I have lovely memories of ‘boysitting’ for Jimmy and waking up with Tony grinning at me cos I’d fallen asleep!!. Lovely man and will be missed xx
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I’ve got really fond memories of Tony from growing up nextdoor. Taking me and Jim to play football as small kids, going on holiday’s together, Christmas and New Year get-togethers and meals out at Reno’s and the Shebab.
You’ll be greatly missed x
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Tony was our lovely neighbour and will be greatly missed. Love to Jenny and all the family.x
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Tony, a great friend for over 50 years. Still with us in spirit with so many happy memories of fun times.
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Tony, a fantastic friend for over 50 years! Happy memories of some very silly times, not to mention some great music.
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Tony at the Imperial, Nottingham. Once more from the top!
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Tony recording at Rainbow Studios, January 1978
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Tony, a great friend for over 50 years. Still with us in spirit and in happy memories of silly times and good fun.
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Tony at rehearsal.
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Thanks Bern these are great. X
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Tony, a great friend for over 50 years! Still with us in spirit and in happy memories of some very silly, good times.
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Tony was my neighbour and friend for over 20 years. We shared a love of music ( Little Feat!), comedy ( I'm Sorry I.H.A.C!), films,art and Curries. Down the Shebab or round Jen and Tony's for a takeaway and banter were highlights of the week. Tony was a great textile craftsman for other artists, but also a talented artist himself. I loved his work.
Tony was a true gentleman, calm, dependable, always helpful and hospitable. Nothing was too much trouble for those he knew. I shall miss him greatly, it's hard to believe he's just not 'next door' anymore.
Bye Tony, it was a privilidge to know you.
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I have many happy memories of times we spent together abroad and at home.
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Tony at the Imperial, Nottingham. Once more from the top!
Tony recording at Rainbow Studios, January 1978
Tony at rehearsal.
One of my favourite places to be in my life. Side by side with Tony, my greatest friend. Our thoughts are with you all. Love, Steve and Diana xx
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