John Morris

I was saddened to hear of John's passing. He has fought an amazing fight with dignity. He leaves behind a legacy, Singlive, and the wider family of friends created through song both sides of the pond. I will never forget being the 'fairy' ontop of the Xmas Tree in the baptist church Tampa in 2010. John was laughing and waving at me. Just another extraordinary venue organised by John. I'd like to mention how wonderful India has been through all this. She's a star. Thank you for the music John from Win in the UK.

So, so sad to hear of John's passing. He brought so much joy , fun and the magic of music into so many lives. He built a wonderful family of singers that was so special. Rest in peace dear John - and thank you for the music.

You will be missed, but through SingliveUSA, you will live on. I also wanted to thank India for all her caring and the love she had for John. It takes a very special person, God Bless You.

so sad to hear of the passing of John, the man who got me as a drummer into Musical Theatre and then the drummer for all of his musical ventures in the UK, so glad I got to spend 3 great days with him at his home in Orlando back in February and then also share a great curry with India and himself before their flight back to the USA a few weeks back.. RIP buddy xxx

I'm not a member of SingLive USA but i was a member of Johns Original company, the Northern Music and Theatre Company (NMTCo) and then carried on into SingLive. I wanted to pay my respects as this man helped me find my voice and because of him i have made so many precious friendships. As long as someone is in your heart they will never leave you and John is in a lot of peoples hearts. Look after India SingLive USA, she will need your support. Sleep Easy John x

Irrespressable and Irresplaceable , so many many good times, so many memories and so many special moments in our travels together over the past years and friends long before the phenomenon which was and is Sing Live. You will never be forgotten - no words can express the loss. L x

Because of John and Singlive, Ive been to and sang in some wonderful places in the world and met some amazing people. I was one of the first people to join Singlive, I will never forget our first concert in Leeds and equally I will never forget your first concert in Florida when I came over to see you perform. Later I came to sing with you and that too was amazing. John "shone" when he was on stage, no matter where it was, and his enthusiasm was so infectious . His vision to bring the joy of singing to ordinary people is something that many many of us will always be grateful for, I know I am. He touched so many lives and Im so grateful that he touched mine. I will miss him. Rest peacefully John, you worked hard in this life. Love Caroline xx

Raise a glass to the memory of John Morris. The Pied Piper of Yorkshire who was recommended to me by NODA to wrangle a chorus for the very first The Night of 1000 Voices in 1998. We found 100 singers from each of the 10 NODA groups around the UK and there were our 1000 singers. John organised the sending out of the music and the rehearsals and was the tower of support he always was. On and off-stage. A few years later he returned the compliment and asked me to direct a production of Evita with with a cast of 200 at the Grand Theatre, Leeds. This went on to be a production which Tim Rice proclaimed on Radio 3 to be one of the best ever. Whether in the UK or the US John was a great champion of all singers - he shared the Challenge Anneka motto, making the impossible, possible. Thank you, John. One of the good guys. 'There's one more angel in heaven, There's one more star in the sky.'

We are all the memories we leave behind. John has left many memories and a legacy to include friends on both sides of the ocean. Thank you, John, for being you. Thank you India for being you.

The past 5 years in SingLive USA have been a joy to me and I want to send my thoughts and love to you. It has been a great journey and we've still miles to go before we sleep.

I sit here with a heavy heart on learning that a brave friend has lost his battle, you last spoke to me and said you where going to fight it to the end John and that you did! save a place for me in your Singlive choir in Heaven R.I.P my friend until we meet again x India thankyou for being there for John you are an Angel in disguise God Bless x

Because of John, so many dreams came true. Thank you, John, for helping make my dreams come true.

When I first saw an ad for Sing Live, I attended to see what it was all about. Although I was not part of the group, I started private voice lessons and eventually stood on a stage, sang a solo and got a standing ovation. And this year, I got a featured part in a theatre production of My Fair Lady - yes singing . . . and it all started with the John's communicating about how great it is to fulfill our need to sing. Condolences to his family and to all those who have lost a very close friend. He made a difference!

John Morris touched so many lives and brought so much joy to the world. He proved what a difference one man can make. He truly was a dream maker. Since I joined Sing Live USA in 2008 , John brought me so many happy memories with the joy of music, the fantastic performances, and the wonderful Sing Live family I've found. Once I sat in the audience at the Bob Carr Theater thinking how wonderful it must be to be ON that stage performing. John Morris got me on that stage and brought me one of the most special times of my life. And every show after that first one was filled with excitement and joy. Thank you John, I will never forget you... one of those very special people that came into our lives and touched each of us. Your legacy will live on. Your dream and your strength to never give up, and to grab each moment will always inspire me and many others, Thank you India, for bringing John so much joy and comfort. God bless.

I was so sad to learn that John has lost his long fight. He was such an inspiration to so many people and brought joy into their lives through his dream, which will live on for many years to come. Being a part of the Sing Live family certainly changed my life when I joined Sing Live North West for the very first concert twelve years ago. Sing Live has brought a lot of pleasure both to myself and my late husband, Paul. John, your legacy lives on. You were a very special person - thank you.

Thanks for being a shining light in my life, and all the lives of those in Sing Live. You have been a true inspiration to us all and I am honoured to have known you. You have given us so many laughs, good times and precious memories. I'll miss your wry smile and sense of humor, especially as one Brit to another. God bless you John.

I simply do not know how to go on from here, but I pray with your help my beloved, I can make it. I tried to do all I could for you and now I am going to need the help ~ I know you won't let me down ~

Thank you Caroline for the note.. I am so sad to hear. That man had a very special place in my heart... I only wish he and I had more time together.....The beauty is that our time and memories shared will always be alive.. He will be missed but will be with us all as the beat goes on.....

I first met John in our local am dram society he played piano I played drums I was 14 John was 15 we went on for a few years forming a folk group TAKE 5 Hell could we sing LOUD!! sleep well john I scincerly wish we had kept in touch, as teenagers we sure had fun especially in bonnie Scotland. In our thoughts always with very happy memories

You will always be alive in our hearts. We won't stop singing! We know you are up there leading a choir of angels. God Bless you John

so sad that our ADOPTED SCOUSER has passed away John was an inspiration to myself and of course many many singers UK and USA He inspired me when I went along to Sing Live MERSEYSIDE him being the vocal .I also shared my birthday with John of which we had a couple of chats about the long summer days ,and the lovely days we have both had.condolences to his family and Singlive family.John will always be remembered and we will sing that little bit louder for him RIP

You were the starlight John, You were the power within- You made us believe in ourselves. You had the courage to dream , We lived your dream with you

My first rehearsal at First Baptist of Orlando, John walked into the choir room and it was like royalty had entered the room the way people responded to his presence. He was bigger than life! He touched a lot of people and because of SingLive my life changed so much for the better. God bless John Morris.

John touched so many people's lives and filled them with hope and inspiration. He delivered plenty of fun, laughter, energy and discipline to get the best results and I, like many others, will never forget him. RIP JOHN.

It was with the greatest possible regret that I learned that John had passed away. John was not only my cousin (we were i year apart in age), but one of my best friends.We shared much together for 57 years including a shared love of music and became even closer in later years. I will be attending a service tomorrow in memory of John tomorrow and I know that I share with all of John's family in expressing our thanks for the many kind messages which we have received. John; my cousin and my friend may you rest in peace.

It was with much sadness that I heard of John's death whilst on holiday in the Arctic. We all live for our love of singing that John gave to us

So sad to hear about John's passing. As a member of Sing Live Merseyside I have wonderful memories about our debut and so many concerts after that. John made it all possible, showed us we could all achieve our dreams. 'Starlight Express' was the first of our songs and it says it all! My deepest sypathy to his family. God Bless & Rest in Peace John.

Gave me a lead role in the first ever concert at the town hall in leeds so to be part of john and Linda's dream from the start is something I will never forget we chatted on Facebook when I sadly lost my son to swine flu he was a good listener and that is what made him a brilliant musical director he was a businessman who saw an opportunity to give the ordinary man and woman a chance to sing and express themselves and become stars in some amazing venues together John and Linda were visionaries in a world that can be blinkered I know his work will continue to grow and inspire so many I am truly honoured to have called John Morris a friend I pray for his family to keep strong and good luck with the foundation rest in peace my friend bring him home lord for your heavenly choir has a new directer xx