It is with great sadness that the committee and many members of the Perth Blues Club learnt of the passing of Ross Leslie Wilson, better known as "Rosco", who died peacefully in his sleep at 2am Thursday 10 April. 

All are welcome to attend a short service and wake at 3pm at the Perth Blues Club, in the back room of the Charles Hotel, next Wednesday 16 April.

The funeral directors will bring the coffin to the Charles in the afternoon for the service and then we will have the wake.

Music will be provided by the Bob Patient Band and guests.

Rosco had been involved in the Perth music scene for almost 20 years as a roadie, sound and lighting operator. He had been involved with the Perth Blues Club from its inception over 16 years ago and was one of only six life members of the Club. He was always a much treasured asset to the Club and a great friend to many.

For the past year or so, Rosco had been undergoing treatment for cancer.

John Chopping, one of the founding fathers of the Club, had this to say:

"Rosco knew the end was coming, and so did we all, but it really doesn't make it any easier. He was one of a handful of true believers in the concept of the blues club.

"He was there from the beginning and he must have been proud to see it develop over the years from the fledgling jam session to the professional shows still going on every Tuesday.

"The death of the flesh is always a time for grieving, but Rosco will always be remembered in the hearts and minds of the collective blues community."

R.I.P Rosco, 1947-2008