Manish Makwana

slehm

sandeepsingh

Those epic Alexandra days

darrenharley

meimei_uk

raks

His Superman :-)

falkavia

We will always cherish the memories that we have had, and will keep them closely bonded to our hearts forever. You will truly be missed by all of those whose hearts you have touched through laughter and the gift of music. May God give your family strength during these difficult times. Deepest Condolences...

manish.tribute

From his father, Kantilal Makwana. Manish, my son, you are one in a million - a wonderful son of whom both your mother and I are very proud of. You are a true gentleman with a kind heart, always ready to lend a hand to anyone who needs your help. You have a friendly nature and it is your friendship that is very much valued by all who come in contact with you. You are a great loss for your mother and I, and we will always hold you in our hearts. We love you forever. God bless you my son, and I pray your soul attains eternal peace. Till we meet again in heaven. Your beloved mother and father.

rajjandu23

I knew Manish from playing in our band for the last decade. We were called Greenfingers and then changed our name to Deal53. He was such a fun guy when at rehearsals. Never taking things too seriously, always laughing and joking around. Whilst always ensuring that we were "rehearsing". He always wanted to do one more song at the end of sessions, even if we were getting close to closing time. He loved playing guitar, at high volumes. When I would ask him to lower the volume as it was drowning out my vocals, he would lower the volume by such a small amount that there was no point in asking at all. :-) He loved playing his solos too, sometimes they would go on and on and I would call him a show off. But they were good, especially the solos on Stand by me. Whenever at a gig, I remember Manish always to the left of me. Any signs of nerves I would always glance over and feel my confidence grow. Whether it was a silly facial expression or his pure concentration on playing the guitar I will never know, but what I do know is that if ever in need of inspiration again in the future I will still glance over to my left. Band curry nights won't be the same. He was always the one to mention it. He loved his midweek currys and I used to say I got work the next day, going to have all sorts of problems and he would make the coolest fart sound from his mouth that would crack me up. But now anytime we go for a curry, there will be an empty place at our table, but never in our hearts. Also there may be a few chillis left for us, he did like a green chilli or two. Gone too soon is our friend Manish. Was an honour to have performed and to have been able to call you my friend. Deepest sympathies to your friends, family, loved ones, your wife Shalini and son Saagan. Love from your friend, band member, bro Raj.

preetika verma

Hey Manish, remember seeing OMS at the Astoria? You had a great time in the pit!

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mike_viglione@hotmail.com

My sincere condolences to Manish's family, my prayers and thoughts are with you all. My fondest memory of Manish was working on the Disknet Pro project together at RBS, I needed a server to be restarted remotely and saying to him "hit the frigging button, yes hit the button". So young and such a sad loss.

sukiloht

My deepest sympathy and sincere condolences to Manish's family I am so sorry for your loss. A great friend and colleague at work, I have many memories of the laughs we used to have. The student Grad with more energy than most, the one who would just not give up, the one who would keep coming back until he got it, then come back to make sure I knew he got it. Not really seen any others like him, he will be a huge miss.

meimei_uk

rajjandu23

Band rehearsal

darrenharley

meimei_uk

adam_v64

My deepest condolonces to all of Manish's family, this has come as such a shock. Manish meant a lot to me. As a teenager also into the same music, Manish took me under his wing and we went to many concerts together, including my first. I looked up to him, and he introduced to me to lots of bands. He always had time for me, and I fondly remember him teaching me a few things on guitar and even giving me an old effects unit when he got something better. We exchanged music and went to many gigs together over quite a few years. He always made sure I was OK, and I recall occasions when travelling home he would always check on someone if they looked like they needed help - that was the kind of guy he was. We got back in touch via Facebook and whatsapp and I'd hoped we'd see more gigs together. I've enclosed a picture of us backstage at a "Kill 2 This" Concert (The Garage - year 2000). One of many happy memories.

meimei_uk

darrenharley

darrennorris

I wish I knew what to say, this news has come as such a shock! He was such a lovely guy, always willing to learn and always willing to help. Gone but not forgotten.

slehm

Was shocked by this news yesterday and cannot believe that my good friend has gone. A very kind, warm and helpful person who would get on with everyone he came in contact with. No words can describe how much of a loss this is…… I can only extend my deepest and sincere condolences to the Makwana family and hope in time your pain may ease.

meimei_uk

iain@thebissetts.com

Unique - in a good way, helpful - always, fun - for sure, a true friend and work mate. It was an honor, you will be missed.

raks

Is that a new special edition mobile phone...no Manish it's a Whiskey! :-)

meimei_uk

tjchana

Manish, for 33 years I have known you, from Playgroup to Nursery to Infant school to Junior School to Secondary School to University. In all that time there was never a dull moment . You was a brother not a friend. I will never forget the time when on my stag do in Shoreditch on the way back home our cab driver did not know how to get us back to West London you then out of the blue somehow pulled out your Sat-Nav, gave it to the cab driver & we still got lost it was a night to remember. The last time I saw you told me to arrange a play date for Saagan & my daughter well Manish I will make sure I will do that. Thank you for being a part of my life. Love you & Miss you always Rock on.. your little brother TJ Chana

waili2

My deepest sympathy and condolences to the family, friends and Shalini and Saagan. My heart aches now thinking that a very good friend has gone. I will cherish the memories of a great colleague and a great friend who is a fellow Metal Head, bringing our guitars into the office during a long weekend change and jamming (yes we did!). I will always remember the Slayer t-shirts on dress down Fridays and he would always order 2 Nan Breads at the Halal so we call him 2 Nan Man. Your energy and spirit lives on… Manish, RIP (Rock-on In Peace) \m/.

meimei_uk

rajjandu23

Cover of U2's One. One of the songs we covered since the beginning. Me, Raj on vocals, Nick on guitar, Rick on bass, Mike on drums and of course Manish on guitar. We will miss you.

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preetika verma

Manish was my first Indian friend who liked heavy metal. This was quite a big deal back in 1997 coz back then, if you were Indian, you were supposed to only like R'n'B. But not Manish and I - were were rebels! We met online on the Rock Radio Network forum, and after telling me that we should be friends because neither of us know any other like minded Indians, we became friends! And it was great! We went to loads of gigs together, some good, and some bad. Our first gig together was Sepultura/Slayer at the Astoria, that was also the first time we met. What a fab night! Manish looked after my brother and me, as it was our first gig. Manish had such a passion for heavy metal, that I fondly remember how one gig night, he dragged with him two uni friends. Both of them were novices - they knew nothing about heavy metal, and most definitely didn't know what a mosh pit was. I think one went home before the end of the night as he didn't enjoy it at all, but the other absolutely loved it! I think he went to a few gigs with Manish after that. Nice one, Manish!! Unfortunately, we didn't see a lot of one another for a while, but I am so glad I got to spend time with him last August when he came to my husband's band's show in London. It was so nice to see him after all those years. It was like no time had passed at all - he was still the same nice guy he had always been. My brother, Anand, and I are just so saddened by Manish's passing. He was a genuinely nice guy, caring and had an insatiable enthusiasm. I hope Manish is at peace and that his family can take strength from knowing just how many people loved him. He was one of life's good guys, and there aren't too many of them about. My thoughts and prayers are with Manish's family at this horribly tough time.

devenpatel1@gmail.com

What an amazing friend...Gone but never forgotten!

sandeepsingh

Recollecting memories from our old school days. Will never forget that night dude- did we really finish that bottle of Southern Comfort ??!?

rajjandu23

Band rehearsal.

am

Please accept my deepest condolences to you and your family in the loss of your brother. There is no word to express the sadness that you are having now. May you and your family have the strength to overcome this situation. Please receive the love from your friends in Bangkok... - Am

kevinwest69

Was great to work with Manish. He never gave up until it was delivered. Always cheerful and hard working. Will.miss you, dude. My heart goes out to his family.

rajjandu23

Band curry night

falkavia

We will always cherish the memories that we have had, and will keep them closely bonded to our hearts forever. You will truly be missed by all of those whose hearts you have touched through laughter and the gift of music. May God give your family strength during these difficult times. Deepest Condolences...

sandeepsingh

Always smiling :)

kevinwest69

It was a privilege to know Manish. Hard working and committed - like a dog with a bone when he wanted to get something done -and always interested. My thoughts and heart go out to his family. You'll be missed, dude.

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