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Update from Derrick McKenzie (updated!)
Added on Friday 31 March 2006, 12:21 (BST)
Following the recent email from Derrick and all the kind messages that people left in response, he has asked me to share the following message to you all. Hi David and all you lovely adoring fans,I just want to say that I am deeply touched by all the kind words and wises you sent me for my birthday and also for my contribution to the band over the past 12 years. It is more than appreciated, I was actually emotional it was fantastic to read.  I just want to say a massive thank you to all of you guys and I look forward to playing those beats and entertaining you guys.Big massive Love to all!!!!!!!!!!!DerrickCheers Derrick, and as so many people have said already - you're awesome.

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Derrick,

It is us who are deeply touched.
Forever in your debt for those wicked years you've given us.
All the best mate.

Awwwww! I agree with you David, Derrick is awesome!!!!!! Seems like such a kind person and so thoughtful. Lucky you :)

Awesome, Mr Derrick.
thank YOU!!!

Yes Derrick, you're awesome! We're all here to support the band all over the years and you give us your intensity, your amazing talent and your fubky style since 94! you're a gentleman, the best drummer and we are all lucky here to be able to show you our respect all trough the years. Stay funky man, stay funky! Ladies and gentleman, on drums MISTER Derrick McKenzie!!!

What a lovely chap! A true gentleman! Bless your cotton socks! You still have your Swiss t-shirt shaped keyring Derrick? :)
Looking forward to the next gig!

Gentleman is the word that is repeating itself proudly here, and I echo that too. You're a model of respectability with an incredible streak of funkiness !!! (Tell Anthea we want more babies for the preservation of funk-to-come).

what a sweet message. let us thank you a million times over for being such a staple in this band that has been the soundtrack to many of our lives...thank you, thank you, thank you derrick!

Little H, Deesha, you hit the nail on the head!

I would like to correct myself, not just lucky you David for knowing him, but lucky us for having witnessed his amazing talent over a decade. Little H, Deesha, Zed etc., I echo your sentiments. Absolutely!

A true gentleman? Yes. Yes he is.

Derrick, your jollyness never ceases to amaze me. Thank you for being so talented and keeping us all so entertained with your funkiness! You are inspirational.

Derrick, so MUCH appreciated wot u said!
This means a lot for us: we 'll always follow and support U, forever!
Faithful since 1993

Hey man cheers!! for your great concert in Bogota ... you were amazing and played great as always. Thanx for coming and thanx for your kind words. Again you rock man

Mr derrick......only all the thanx.You keep my beat so cool!

We love you Derrick !!!

it's us who are pleased. Keep doing good work and everything will be ok. HUGE KISSES !!!

wow derrick, you are the man..keep it funky... as you may say..

Woow! It seems that We are the ones to be touched with those kind words from that talented man!!! THANKS MR Derrick McKenzie!!! I think It was my birthday cuz I had the gift to see you play last tuesday..AMAZING, PERFECT!!!Everytime You play It's a party for us! THANK YOU SO MUCH...

Derrick McKenzie, the beat-funk drummer, the man of the percussion. WE love you, continue that way and happy birthday man!!!!!!!!!!!

Best Wishes

Giovanni

Always in our hearts... and ears!!

It is true that we are lucky to be around a person like this.

Cheers Mr. Derrick

MR DERRICK
PLEASE COME BACK TO VENEZUELA
WE NEED YOU HERE TO HYPE US UP
AND MAKE US FEEL YOUR LOVE

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