Memories of Sharad

I only had the honour of knowing Sharad for a couple of years, and our meet ups were more often head nods in clubs or a smile and wave in the street, but when i did actually get the time to share a beer / breather and chat to Sharad, i found him to be a very honest, sincere, and genuinely interested in what you were doing - rather than tell you what he was doing and self promoting, which many get bogged down in. even though he had a lot of talent and well thought out , focussed and successful projects going on.
he struck me as a very humble person..
he certainly touched my life in a very positive way and i'm grateful for the short time i knew him, and i'm sure just about everyone who had the pleasure of coming into contact with him will say the same.

will be greatly missed and fondly remembered

peace to you my friend

daly
 

To Sharad:
I recall a great man once said, "A Great Mind Is A Terrible Thing To Waste" and in this case it truley is!!!
I guess the world just wasn't ready for you yet, my Friend!!

...But none the less we were ready to have you as friend and I'm sure I speak for everyone when I say, You made an impact on our lives and you will be greatly missed by all of us, and also by the many who enjoyed the music you created and played.

My earliest memory's of you are those of generosity and support, when I first started out as a promoter and you played for me at my first night for a measly £20 and helped me with the promotions as well!,
You showed an interest in me and your energy and love for it all was truley inspiring!!!

I wish I could have been there for you with the same support and generosity that you so evidently needed!
We'll meet again someday in another time and place, Untill then Goodbye My Friend!

My Thought's Are Forever with You!!!!!!!

R.I.P, Sharad - A True Talant!!

All my love, Fraser x
 

I knew Sharad for 15 years, in truth, as long as I can really remember. I lived with him for 5 years.

Like many people, we met through a common love for music, swapping tapes and our secret viewings of my brothers Iron Maiden records…

We have always been very different in our approaches, in our beliefs, and in our methods, but the main thing we had was a common understanding, acceptance and belief in eachother. If there was one person who understood me, it was Sharad, and I always tried my best to understand him.

He took care of me, through some of the lowest times in my life. Always there with a hug, and the advice I generally needed. Thoughtful, meaningful and honest.

He picked me up, kept me going. He gave me inspiration, motivation and belief in myself.

He always got what he wanted, and if not, he tried as hard as he could to get it. I think as he lies in peace now, this is what he wanted. All his loved ones in one place, remembering how he touched their lives, remembering his soft nature, his generosity and his cheeky grin.

I want to quote something which he wrote in January in Spain which he sent by e-mail:

22nd January

Today i found the Temple of Debod.

I was listening to an Indian flute instrumental (with Table by Samir Khan).

What a wonderful, peaceful thinking ground, i must visit there more often to think, read, and listen...

I must be patient. Now that i have my path more closely in view...i must be patient...in the past i wasn't so patient...but many things came in the end...

Look at Isaac Albeniz...the man's serious compositions beginning when he was 40! Look at Segovia...his sheer drive, which does involve patience, got him where he got to...

Life is a wonderful place, if you're patient :)
 

One of my favourite days with Sharad was when he decided to come kickboxing with me. We arrived really late, and the instructor was a really scary guy when he got cross, so rather than go into class late and get screamed at we drove back to Newcastle. After parking at the Manse we took a jog up to the Moor.

Like everything he tried, Sharad really wanted to learn and gave 100%. It still makes me chuckle to think about us there.... It should have been like a scene from Karate Kid, but really we were 2 sweaty youths shadow boxing on the path. We got some bizarre looks from the local dog walkers!

Sharad always dedicated himself fully to anything he tried or any obstacle that he wanted to overcome. I try to think that if I can apply even a pinch of the effort to hurdles in my life that he did then things can only get better. I miss Sharad for so many reasons, but particularly for his eagerness to try anything new.