RIP Derek Maroukhian

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RIP Derek Maroukhian Oct 9, 2020 13:23:49 GMT katet and yorkshiremouth like this

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Post by kevb on Oct 9, 2020 13:23:49 GMT

Many of you may have seen Derek playing at various bars on Skiathos over the years. Steve Mansfield reported on facebook that Derek sadly passed away on Wednesday. I remember trying to research what live music might be available before I did my first solo visit in 2012. I found the Vagabonds web page but it seemed that the former band was down to only a couple of active members by then. I sent a message anyway and was delighted when a lady called Rose replied to say that she and Derek were playing whilst I was on the island. I caught up with them at Borsalino pool bar near BS 10. They knew I was travelling solo so introduced me to their friends who had come to see them and insisted I sit with them, all extremely friendly. I've seen him the odd time or two since but not recently as he always seemed to be playing somewhere I couldnt get to on the right night. RIP Derek.

Derek and Rose in 2012

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Last Edit: Oct 10, 2020 8:46:57 GMT by kevb

bvrc Full Member Posts: 269	RIP Derek Maroukhian Oct 9, 2020 21:41:20 GMT via mobile kevb likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by bvrc on Oct 9, 2020 21:41:20 GMT I can’t recall ever hearing him anywhere on the island but I’m sure on an island so small a lot of tourists have - RIP Derek.

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RIP Derek Maroukhian Oct 10, 2020 11:29:25 GMT kevb likes this

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Post by katet on Oct 10, 2020 11:29:25 GMT

I was also very sad to hear this news. I knew Derek from our first visits to Skiathos, when he worked at the Agustera bar in Koukounaries (then managed by Angelos). Derek was always passionate about music and we had some lively, late night conversations. When he left there, he worked one summer at the old Albatross bar on Papa Street - then I didn’t see him again until a couple of years ago, when he was playing his guitar at La Piscine Art. Derek was a very popular man, who will be very much missed. RIP Derek 🎸

kevb Skiathos Expert Posts: 1,168 Visits to Skiathos: 8 Accommodation Stayed At: Caravos, Sunset, Koukias Village Nicolas, Agnantema, Morfo Hotel x 2 Assimina's House	RIP Derek Maroukhian Oct 10, 2020 12:25:34 GMT via mobile katet likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by kevb on Oct 10, 2020 12:25:34 GMT He played at the cafe del mar near stop 4 in 2013 as I recall as well, probably played half the bars on the island through the years.

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