The musical instrument industry in Ireland is mourning the tragic loss of one of its most respected members, Bobby Bible, who ran the Robert Bible Music Schools and music shop in Waterford.

Bobbie died in a car crash on the main Waterford/Cork Road in the early hours of last Monday morning on his way home to Carrolls Cross following a gig in Sheridans pub in Ballybricken, where he performed with the well popular singer Enda Jackman. It is believed his vehicle collided with a loose horse near the former Long Haul Tavern pub.

Bobby was a popular man and a respected musician. He built a studio on Mayor's Walk in Waterford city, carrying out most of the work himself. Over the years he gave his obvious talents to a number of bands, including Waves, Tweed, Brass & Co. and the Jam Tarts, as well as performing with Tommy Comerford and as a solo artist.

Bobby was aged 52 years and is survived by his wife Breege, son Robbie, daughter Amy, and two grandchildren. He is also survived by his father Jim, brother Eugene and three sisters. The thoughts of all of us in Hot Press go out to his family and to all his colleagues in the music world.