Ricky Gardiner 1948/2022
It is with deep sadness that we annouce the passing of Ricky Gardiner Guitarist Songwriter/ Composer.
Ricky passed away in his sleep ealry in the morning of Friday the 13th of May. He had been suffering from Parkinson PSP for the last 12 years of his life.
We thank you for privacy at this time and welcome donations to https://pspassociation.org.uk to help to raise awareness of this rare condition.
Love and Light
Virginia and all the Gardiner family
Listen to Ricky’s last work ‘Songs For The Electric’ here: https://www.beggarsopera.co.uk
Ricky Gardiner 
Hi Virginia: It is with a great feeling of sadness that I learnt of Ricky’s passing. You and I never met but knew of each other and I share you sad loss. I know I speak for the other surviving members of the Kingbees -Neil, Alistair & Graham (IG) – when I say we will miss him and his influence on us and I will play our music today with a great feeling of sorrow but also happiness at the memories it will bring back. Love and prayers.
Johnny Peacock, Grand Manan, New Brunswick, Canada
Hello Johnny, Thank you for your message. I still have a copy of the music you sent. I remember seeing the King Bees at an Eastwood school dance and hearing Ricky playing a Shadows number 🙂 Love and Light, Virginia and the Family xxx