Art Dudley RIP

[Shuggie]

https://www.stereophile.com/content/art-dudley-rest-peace

Art Dudley has died after a short illness. I'm somewhat stunned because his audio and music writings were the most beautiful and inspirational and this came out of the blue. Thank God we still have Herb Reichert to carry the banner for beautiful writing in audio publications.

Rest in Peace, Art.

 

[Tony L]

That is horrible news. I really liked Art’s writing and felt we were very much on the same page when it came to both audio and music. His columns and perspective actually being the main reason I subscribe to Stereophile. I had no idea he was so ill. He’ll leave a hell of a hole to fill. RIP.

 

[Wilson]

Sorry to hear that. I enjoyed his writing.

RIP, Mr Dudley.

 

[tomek]

RIP ...

 

[vinylslug]

Sad News.

 

[badger748]

OMG i am stunned. I've been reading Art for donkeys years................. this is a huge shock.

 

[wiresandmore]

So sad to hear this, I found his writing moving and inspirational. RIP.

 

[coltrane]

well, what can I say - the first Stereophile articles I read and really enjoyed reading were written by him, and it has remained so until now... R.I.P. Art

 

[martin clark]

Sad news.

I loved Art's writing for many years, simply because he had a clear point of view, and tastes of many things all conveyed in wonderfully clear and direct and concise writing. Also often gently & wryly amusing - but only at his own cost, never others - so came across as the very opposite of pompous or up himself about it all.

That is a very rare thing. Art's writings conveyed to me, all he found essential in what he heard, and also what he didn't; was a fan of good music, good equipment of any history, wherever he found it, even outside his usual ambit. We shall not see quite his like again. Vale, Art; and thank-you.

(If you haven't already - do watch the linked vids on the Stereophile article, I'd seen them before, and can only recommend again.)

 

[Colin L]

I’m absolutely shocked. Of all the audio journos Art always seemed the nicest bloke with such a down to earth and relatable attitude to this mad hobby. For him to have passed, at such a young age is a real head-****. RIP and sympathies for his family and those that loved him.

 

[jagdesign]

Shit, I remember watching this when someone posted it here not long ago, seemed like a really genuine guy and way too young to go. RIP

 

[TimF]

Damn it! Wow, that really got me. I have always like many, loved his way about writing, since the Listener days on. One of the truly good ones. RIP Art, will miss your writings. Thoughts to family and friends.

 

[Bob Edwards]

Oh no!

That was my first reaction. Enjoyed his writing.

 

[sq225917]

Loved his writing, the antithesis of many 'named' music journos

 

[TheDecameron]

Oh god that’s wretched. He was a lovely guy. RIP

 

[nmtjb]

Sad to hear that, he always wrote well considered articles.

 

[Charlie_1]

Wow, that's such a shame and shock. He didn't seem all that old. I've been aware of his writings a while but it's the videos I saw, thanks to PFM members sharing them, that really drew me to him. Like others have said, very genuine and just seemed like a really nice chap.

 

[kjb]

So sad to read this. There is so much insight in his writing - it was reading his review of the Leben 300 that led to one being on by rack. RIP

 

[palacefan]

One of the very few writers and reviewers that had nous without bull and you felt that you could trust him, a very sad loss.......RIP Art

 

[Weekender]

As someone with a less than firm grasp on the technicalities Art was a huge help because he always wrote for the general reader as far as possible. I really enjoyed his articles as a result.
RIP.