ONE OF Phuket's most popular expats, Tony Kelsey-Stead, died in London on Tuesday, aged 58, after losing a battle with acute adult myeloid leukemia.
Tony was a retired science teacher who came to Phuket and became a popular DJ and rock musician, singing at the Blues Festival. He was also founder of the Andaman Players.
The Phuket-based acting ensemble is due to perform on Friday night at Mom Tri's Kitchen at Villa Royale. Tributes are expected to pour in for a man wth many attributes.
Phil Teese, a former managing editor at the Phuket Post newspaper, said: ''Tony went back to Britain for treatment last month.
''He wrote for me at the Phuket Post, (and assumed my role after my departure), he was a DJ on 91.5FM, he was the founder of the Andaman Players acting ensemble, and he was loved by everyone who met him.''
Paul Norris sent a message to 91.5FM members on Facebook: ''Dear friends, it is with great sadness that a good friend to many and one of the presenters of the 'Sunday Timewarp' show on 91.5 fm has sadly passed away.
''Tony loved his music both playing live, and also in the stuios of 91.5 fm, his passion for music was to say the least 'energetic' .... often seen playing his air guitar/drums in the studio!
''A great guy who will be missed ,,,, always the life and soul of the party was Tony. Our thoughts are with his family and friends.
''Rest in peace, djt.''
Today, tributes began pouring in for the popular man of many talents. He lived at Rawai with Fon.
''Tony we will miss you, keep playing where ever you are, because music will never die. All our love Andy, Ange, Olly, Pen and Jems XXXXXXXXX RIP'' - Ange Poulton
''RIP, Tony. I will treasure the gigs and laughs we had. Rare to find such a down right naturally good bloke. See you later on the big gig in the sky...'' - Gary Holt
''May you rest in peace forever Mr K, a great teacher, a bonkers man and a kind friend!Never to be forgotton!I'll always think of you when i see a hedgehog:-D'' - Sarah Sharratt
''RIP Mr K! You were an amazing teacher who never failed to make people smile, you will be missed and remembered xxxx'' - Tejal Raichura
''So much to thank you for from the early days in the radio club, Smokestack Blues Band, Jigsaw, and the reasons for meeting Lyn. Sorry I unplugged your mic on stage when you were singing and moaned at you when tuned up. You've been the best friend ever. It's been a lot of fun and I will cherrish all the memories for ever'' - Clive Asquith
MediaWATCH: Up, But Not Away. Travellers Face PainTony was a retired science teacher who came to Phuket and became a popular DJ and rock musician, singing at the Blues Festival. He was also founder of the Andaman Players.
The Phuket-based acting ensemble is due to perform on Friday night at Mom Tri's Kitchen at Villa Royale. Tributes are expected to pour in for a man wth many attributes.
Phil Teese, a former managing editor at the Phuket Post newspaper, said: ''Tony went back to Britain for treatment last month.
''He wrote for me at the Phuket Post, (and assumed my role after my departure), he was a DJ on 91.5FM, he was the founder of the Andaman Players acting ensemble, and he was loved by everyone who met him.''
Paul Norris sent a message to 91.5FM members on Facebook: ''Dear friends, it is with great sadness that a good friend to many and one of the presenters of the 'Sunday Timewarp' show on 91.5 fm has sadly passed away.
''Tony loved his music both playing live, and also in the stuios of 91.5 fm, his passion for music was to say the least 'energetic' .... often seen playing his air guitar/drums in the studio!
''A great guy who will be missed ,,,, always the life and soul of the party was Tony. Our thoughts are with his family and friends.
''Rest in peace, djt.''
Today, tributes began pouring in for the popular man of many talents. He lived at Rawai with Fon.
''Tony we will miss you, keep playing where ever you are, because music will never die. All our love Andy, Ange, Olly, Pen and Jems XXXXXXXXX RIP'' - Ange Poulton
''RIP, Tony. I will treasure the gigs and laughs we had. Rare to find such a down right naturally good bloke. See you later on the big gig in the sky...'' - Gary Holt
''May you rest in peace forever Mr K, a great teacher, a bonkers man and a kind friend!Never to be forgotton!I'll always think of you when i see a hedgehog:-D'' - Sarah Sharratt
''RIP Mr K! You were an amazing teacher who never failed to make people smile, you will be missed and remembered xxxx'' - Tejal Raichura
''So much to thank you for from the early days in the radio club, Smokestack Blues Band, Jigsaw, and the reasons for meeting Lyn. Sorry I unplugged your mic on stage when you were singing and moaned at you when tuned up. You've been the best friend ever. It's been a lot of fun and I will cherrish all the memories for ever'' - Clive Asquith
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Our deepest condolences to family and friends. Great man Tony. RIP.
Posted by Graham on April 21, 2010 08:35