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13 Mar 2021, 18:25 (Ref:4040343) | #1 | |
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The passing of a true broadcasting legend.
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13 Mar 2021, 18:41 (Ref:4040347) | #4 | |
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I'd been anticipating this day coming for a while. He was obviously very elderly by now, but it doesn't make it any less a passing. A formidable character - unique - and someone who inspired enthusiasm among many who heard him. His style might not have been everyone's favourite, but his passion was infectious and he certainly garnered generations of fans, myself included.
My earliest memories of Grands Prix were hearing Murray screaming as loud as the engines. It fired me up back then and in special moments in Grands Prix now, I still wonder - just what would Murray have come out with? |
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13 Mar 2021, 19:06 (Ref:4040351) | #5 | ||
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I wish he could have been knighted. A giant of broadcasting and as we've seen over the last couple of decades, irreplaceable.
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13 Mar 2021, 19:19 (Ref:4040355) | #7 | |
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What many people, especially outside of the UK, might not realise is the enthusiasm and knowledge Murray had for all motorsport, not just Formula 1. For many years he was not only the voice of F1, but also the British Touring Car Championship and rallycross events. And he never once delivered anything less on these more minor events. He'd bring the same passion to commentating on soapbox derby as he did for a F1 world championship decider.
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13 Mar 2021, 19:30 (Ref:4040357) | #8 | |
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Rest in Peace Murray.
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13 Mar 2021, 19:31 (Ref:4040358) | #9 | |
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I remember when my dad and I went karting, we would tape the Grands Prix, only to sometimes have a major moment ruined when walking round the paddock, we’d hear the TV on in someone’s awning and Murray would shout a spoiler at a lot of decibels.
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13 Mar 2021, 19:46 (Ref:4040359) | #10 | |
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Years ago (1975s) he did the commentary bit on the classic animated film The Pinchcliffe Grand Prix and in this century his did some for Roary The Racing Car, all with the same enthusiasm as in a GP!
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Very sad. A true F1 legend.
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13 Mar 2021, 19:56 (Ref:4040361) | #12 | |
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I'm far from the oldest in here, but this man was my childhood. He is a big reason I love motorsport.
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13 Mar 2021, 20:23 (Ref:4040364) | #13 | ||
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Rest in Peace Murray.
His voice was my introduction to F1, and motorsports in general, and his enthusiasm made everything sound like it was the most exciting thing to ever happen. He could have narrated you eating breakfast and made it seem epic. |
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I only ever met the man once and then only briefly. I was in the paddock at Thruxton when Paul Stewart was running in F3. Jackie was there and (rather ungratiously I have to say) agreed to sign my programme. I walked a few yards away and Murray was walking towards me, I said 'Good Morning' he replied similarly and I told him that Jackie Stewart was in the F3 paddock and he thanked me and rushed off to see him, but not before I got him to sign the programme too (this time with impeccable grace). Last edited by Aysedasi; 13 Mar 2021 at 20:52. |
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13 Mar 2021, 20:50 (Ref:4040366) | #15 | ||
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Murray is immortal. His voice all over the golden age of F1 TV. His voice, indeed, all over the classic F1 games. See any nostalgia clip or rerun of a bygone race and he greets us with his boundless enthusiasm. RIP to a true one-of-a-kind.
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13 Mar 2021, 22:16 (Ref:4040380) | #16 | ||
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So very very sad.
his enthusiasm helped fuel my love of f1. Unless im very much mistaken he will be missed by all of the f1 circus |
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13 Mar 2021, 23:01 (Ref:4040382) | #17 | |
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Also reading all the obituaries made me notice that it was still just Murray Walker OBE. Now I don't agree at all with the honours system in this country, but if people like Andy Murray and Lewis Hamilton have already done enough to earn it, then surely Murray's lifetime of contribution to commentary should have done so.
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14 Mar 2021, 04:00 (Ref:4040392) | #18 | ||
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Sad, RIP Murray.
Not only F1 , but you tackled the Mountain at Bathurst https://www.google.com/search?q=murr...hrome&ie=UTF-8 |
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Very, very sad news. RIP Murray Walker, and thanks for all the great memories. |
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14 Mar 2021, 07:27 (Ref:4040401) | #20 | |
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This was Murray's life: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DrZw...el=LeeJane2009
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14 Mar 2021, 07:49 (Ref:4040403) | #21 | |
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I spent a large part of a day with Murray when we had him at the Silverstone Classic back in 2008. My job on the day was to make sure he got to the various interviews, book signings, hospitality suites, etc. We also had him commentate on the 70's and 80's TGP F1 cars race, which brought back many memories.
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14 Mar 2021, 08:42 (Ref:4040408) | #22 | ||
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I learned some years back not to mourn our losses, rather, to celebrate what we had.
"I'm ready to stop my start watch." https://www.eurosport.com/formula-1/...54/story.shtml Thank you Murray. Last edited by jimclark; 14 Mar 2021 at 08:51. |
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14 Mar 2021, 09:17 (Ref:4040411) | #23 | |
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Sad news. It felt almost like he was going to be with us forever. Won't be the same without him
Grew up in the 90s with him commentating on F1 and the BTCC and always enjoyed his style. Never got to meet him, although my brother has his autograph safely hidden away RIP Murray. At least the great commentary duo of you and Hunt are reunited in time for the new F1 season |
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14 Mar 2021, 09:42 (Ref:4040416) | #24 | ||
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There is a thread here: https://tentenths.com/forum/showthre...86#post4040386 in Tributes. We can merge this thread later. He was a complete legend, such a gentleman. Always made time to speak to the general public. RIP Murray.
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14 Mar 2021, 09:45 (Ref:4040417) | #25 | |
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He did a huge range of events, his first being a hill climb in 1949, he did the TV Trophy sporting trial, rally cross and that odd event Autopoint between the army and London Motor Club each winter.
he dis the commentary on the classic animated film The Pinchiffe Grand Prix (still worth watching) in the 70s and in this century he did it again for Roary the Racing Car. Also he was a successful advertising executive with several famous adverts to his credit. |
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