I remember seeing McCafferty being interviewed after a brilliant performance of this and the interviewer asked a question about whether he was happy with all the attention, sometimes critical, that comes with being famous. He replied, more or less, “Yes. Now if someone doesn’t like our gig you’ll find him writing rude things about it in the newspapers. When we were starting out we played places in Glasgow where, if they didn’t like your gig, they would try to stab your roadies.”.
Richard Larson, chief engineer for Audio Research Corporation from 1979 to 2004.
Transformer design was his speciality, and he was pivotal in the design and production of the SP10, SP11, D250, Classic 60, and the first and second generation Reference Series amps and preamps.
More of a day of tears, chatting and drinking than a famous mans obituary but here he is.
Really good mate of 40 years died of Leukaemia aged 62, only diagnosed in March. Stem cell transplant from his brother didn’t work.
Started work as an apprentice at Ironbridge Power Station and became a senior manager on the engineering side. President and founding member of a local golf club.
He left a wife, 2 kids and 4 grandkids.
And he also left the legacy of his hobby over many years, all bought as near to scrap and renovated.
Beautiful red Jag XJ6 drophead, very old and mint. 2 x vintage Stags and a Porsche 911, vintage Daimler, beach buggy and a 1950 lorry!