his music transports you. It gently strips away the worries from your weary mind and then gradually builds you up and gives you hope, which is what all good music should do

a charismatic, soulful and honest presence on stage

The crowd held their breath as they watched, not daring to make a sound

He left the audience mesmerised

His stories were often funny, as was his self-deprecating banter, but the stories also gave a lot of those songs context or a little extra glimpse into his songwriting process