10/01/2020
Absolutely gutted to hear about Lyndon passing away.
He originally brought me and Lew from mcHughs basement to Love & Death and then onto Aether & Echo. Just like his taste in music he was equally excited about booking techno acts as he was funk and soul artists.
I was a bit sheepish about bringing Craig Charles over for a BF&S birthday but with childlike excitment Lyndon exclaimed "No, it'll be amazing, let's do it!" and it turned out to be one of the best nights ever. His continued supportand advice throughout the years was priceless, and was amazingly dead on, even when i accidently lost him a massive booking fee with an act, he still laughed it off and seen the funny side with a shrug of the shoulders.
An absolute legend who won't be forgotten.
It is with a heavy heart that we inform you that Lyndon Stephens, founder of Quiet Arch Records and Champion Sound Music, has died.
Our founder, captain, friend and brother, Lyndon Stephens passed away this morning following a long battle with illness. Initially given six months to live in July 2017, Lyndon refused to accept his initial diagnosis and defeated insurmountable odds, all while running Northern Ireland’s most successful independent music enterprise. A visionary who helped guide the international careers of many musicians, Lyndon was a larger-than-life presence for his coworkers, clients, friends and family. A techno head, a soul brother, a teacher and mentor, a life-long companion and a father, Lyndon left an irreplaceable impact on all of our lives, and we are unspeakably injured and heartbroken at his loss.
While this day is marked with heartbreak and tragedy, if one thing remained the same about Lyndon, it was how much he loved his work. As such, we would like to inform all that tonight’s show will continue as planned. We would ask that everyone planning on attending tonight’s show to continue to attend so that we may witness and celebrate Lyndon’s legacy properly.
Lyndon is survived by his loving wife Lisa and his children. We would ask that you respect the privacy of the family at this time. Those wishing to celebrate Lyndon’s life are welcome to attend Roselawn crematorium on Wednesday 15th January at 5.00 pm. Family flowers or donations to the Marie Curie hospice are welcomed.
All enquiries can be directed to Francesca O’Connor: [email protected]
