Rest now Brian. You were an amazing musician,& a dedicated & loving husband. Thank you for loving and looking after Mandi for so long, you will be sadly missed. Xxx

So very sorry for your loss Amanda, sending love and thoughts to you and your family at this time x

So very sad to read about yr Brian.thinking of you Mandi and family.

RIP Brian. Taken far too soon. Much aroha and condolences to all your family & friends. Rock on legend 💙🎸

It has been such a great honour to play alongside of you mate in the 80's and 90's in the multitude of country music tours that we done together throughout New Zealand. Thank you once again for the wonderful music memories, and much aroha out to you Mandi and family during this sad time. Taken far to soon. RIP Brian. Joe Martin. Wai-iti.

R.I.P. BRIAN WAS GREAT NOING YOU WE MISS RYLAND TO HE PLAYED IN OUR BAND TIME OUT FROM VINNIE AND ADEE NUKU XOXOX

A beautiful service for a beautiful man. Only got to play onstage with you once but will always be a highlight of my musical experiences. You were always a kind man and gave of yourself musically like no no one else I know. Rest well Brian, You will live on.

Many miles we drove. so many towns that we gigged in. Brian you were always the ultimate Professional; you were always up for a joke. We had so much fun. Yes, Brian you were SO loud, and such a fantastic Guitarist. Countless times Mandi and I would be behind the mixing console front of house just admiring you're playing. your energy, watching you play you're Soul out. Go show them up in Heaven who is the boss. It has been an Honour.

What and honour and privilege to have known you and all the amazing love you gave so many along the way, we'll always cherish the memories, rest in love Brian ❤️

Brian, I feel so incredibly blessed to have had your support throughout my life, and to have had you introduce me to the world of music from such an early age. You gave me something that will stay with me forever. I will cherish every memory we shared and carry them with me always. Thank you for being such a special part of our world, we will all miss you very much ❤️ Grace and Lisa J

Thinking of you Mandi and family during this heartbreaking time. We were Sadden to hear of Brian's passing, such an amazingly talented musician and a role model for many. Gone far too soon RIP Brian.

Amanda thinking of you with heavy hearts for the loss of Brian . Xx

Sorry to hear about the passing of Brian. Sending our love to you all. A great person and musician. RIP Brian From all the Inglewood Curd Family xx

Brian the care and absolute compassion you had towards the guys at Kennedy was absolutely admired and appreciated. Brilliant sense of humour and will be sorely missed by Nigel and Tony. Will miss the times of parking my butt on the sofa while visiting Nigel on Friday night and having a chat about this that and everything else and some times stirring Nigel who would give it straight back. A classic memory I would bring beer and chips for Nigel and listen to music but got a hint to drop the chips cos Nigel was starting to expand. Twas a couple of months later and I snuck a bag in to Nigel. While he was tucking in I chucked a text to Brian Zip across to Nigels room and catch him chomping chips which he did Nigel dissapeared those chips so fast even a magician would have been amazed. Also will miss spotting Brian trotting around with the guys at Centre City and chatting at Muffin Break. Also Brian one of the most amazing and talented guitarists I have listened to. Best concerts at the Pukekura dell. RIP Peace Brian From Phil and Delwyn.

I had the honour of working alongside Brian. He gave his all to advocating for people in the disability sector and was deeply valued by those he supported and worked with. Brian was guided by strong values and a commitment to doing what was right. You will be very much missed, Brian.

So sorry to hear of the loss of your loved one. Treasure his memories and keep him in your heart forever.

Many years ago I was lucky to meet and perform with Brian, I didn't continue in the Music field but not surprised Brian did so well and continued. to Mandi and all the family know if I had words to ease your loss I would send them. heart felt hugs from a very small part of Brians Teenage life.