RIP Paul ‘Skinny’ Kelly
“Skinny passed away on Tuesday. We are all in shock. One of the nicest people you will ever meet, it was alway a pleasure to be in a band with him. He put his bollox into music.
Skinny enjoyed all types of music. He played in bands such as Coitus, the London based punk band, and when he returned back to Dublin he joined a band called Stagnation with Trevor from Coldwar. After that he started Coldwar with Brayo and Ian Lawless.
Nasher joined soon after. Coldwar toured the states and the UK with this line up - mind you, the smell from Skinny’s feet nearly killedl us. The line up has changed over the years with Trevor, Marty, Eoin and Andy, but Skinny was always there right up to the end.”
He is survived by his wife Michelle, daughter Jade and son Luke.
Skinny will be missed by all. Love ye Skinny.
RIP
Paul Nash
Metal Ireland
November 18th, 2009 at 5:37 pm
Rest easy big man, rest easy.
November 18th, 2009 at 5:39 pm
Jesus heartbreaking news, a true true gent and great servant to the Irish scene, he’ll be missed by many.
RIP
November 18th, 2009 at 5:43 pm
RIP Skinny. Tragic loss
November 18th, 2009 at 5:55 pm
Christ, that’s sad to hear. He was a bang on bloke. RIP.
November 18th, 2009 at 5:55 pm
Can only echo the above statements, a real tragedy.
November 18th, 2009 at 6:01 pm
Rest in peace Paul,will be sadly missed,always a pleasure to play gigs with and a nicer bloke you could not meet.Thoughts go out to his wife and kids at this difficult time.
RIP from all of us in Nephridium.
November 18th, 2009 at 6:01 pm
sad news
November 18th, 2009 at 6:12 pm
Terribe news , lovely guy. RIP
November 18th, 2009 at 6:16 pm
This is such sad news, RIP Skinny , a true gentleman everytime we hung out & played together and he will be missed! My sympathies to all his family and friends! Bob
November 18th, 2009 at 6:23 pm
Terrible terrible news to hear that has me in shock. Thoughts are with his family and friends.
Stephen
November 18th, 2009 at 6:25 pm
Terrible news, RIP Skinny.
November 18th, 2009 at 6:26 pm
RIP Skinny, very sad to hear this news
November 18th, 2009 at 6:29 pm
I don’t know what to say, i’m gutted, just heard this now, i’m so sorry for Skinnys family and friends, rest in piece big man, you’ll be sorely missed.
Mark
November 18th, 2009 at 6:32 pm
A really sound guy, I remember having a laugh with him at Amebix back in June..rest in peace Skinny, you’ll be missed.
November 18th, 2009 at 6:33 pm
Only seeing this now, jesus it’s tragic. RIP
November 18th, 2009 at 6:35 pm
Very sad news. Condolences to his friends & family.
November 18th, 2009 at 6:36 pm
Sad news. RIP
November 18th, 2009 at 6:40 pm
Shocking and tragic news indeed , thoughts and prayers are with family and close
friends
November 18th, 2009 at 6:40 pm
All the best Skinny, couldnt believe it when i heard it from John Claude this morning. Sad news.
RIP
November 18th, 2009 at 6:46 pm
Tragic news RIP
November 18th, 2009 at 6:47 pm
Very sorry to hear this. R.I.P.
November 18th, 2009 at 7:00 pm
Skinny was a great lad, one of the soundest blokes I ever met, I looked up to him from the day i joined Coldwar, as a musician and as a friend, pleasure to play alongside him and greatful for inheriting some of his bass playing.,
Seeya Bud.
Eoin,
COLDWAR
November 18th, 2009 at 7:07 pm
Played with you loads of times man, always sound as a bell. Take care. RIP.
November 18th, 2009 at 7:28 pm
RIP
November 18th, 2009 at 7:28 pm
Sad, sad news. Paul was a lovely man, one of few people I’ve met first time and instantly felt I’d known him ages. Thoughts are with his family & friends. Rest in peace brother.
November 18th, 2009 at 7:31 pm
R.I.P.
November 18th, 2009 at 7:31 pm
Very sad news, had the pleasure of playing with him in my early days. Always a really sound fella. RIP.
November 18th, 2009 at 7:39 pm
Shocking. I remember one of the Coldwar lads saying he wasnt well. Veru sad. R.I.P.
November 18th, 2009 at 7:42 pm
R.I.P. Skinny…..my thoughts are with ur family and friends….
November 18th, 2009 at 7:46 pm
Only saw this piece and had to read it to make sure it wasn’t some kind of private joke…Skinny was one of the safest fuckers in Hardcore, Punk and Metal combined…fuck that, IN LIFE!
You will be missed mate!
R.I.P.
November 18th, 2009 at 7:59 pm
So sad to hear this. My thoughts are with his family and friends.
November 18th, 2009 at 8:08 pm
It was a privilege to play in a band with Skinny and more importantly, just to know and spend time with him.
The news of his death is only starting to sink in now and all I can say is I’m gona miss you alot Skinny. Love ye man. RIP
Marty
Coldwar
November 18th, 2009 at 8:24 pm
Shit, I can’t believe it. This is really sad. Skinny was a true gent. He will be missed. Condolences to his family.
Andy
November 18th, 2009 at 8:33 pm
Awful news, Skinny was a lovely bloke. R.I.P.
Pete
November 18th, 2009 at 8:45 pm
Such a sound guy and a good laugh. So hard to believe. I felt awful when hearing the news this morning, must be so hard for his family, really close mates and band mates. A loss to both the metal and punk scene.
November 18th, 2009 at 8:48 pm
Shocking and tragic news. Had some dealings with Skinny a couple of years back around a gig in the Voodoo and found him a proper sound lad altogether.
R.I.P. Man
Crunch
November 18th, 2009 at 8:57 pm
Absolutely shocking news. Condolences to skinny’s family. He was such a sound bloke..had some good times at gigs with skinny.
RIP mate
November 18th, 2009 at 9:00 pm
he will be missed
November 18th, 2009 at 9:42 pm
Truly shocking news. Condolences to his family, friends and band mates.
November 18th, 2009 at 11:00 pm
Sad news,really crap.I got to know him initially outside the ‘heavy metal’ room in Intel after he muttered Slayer under his breath. Very cool guy and will be missed.
November 18th, 2009 at 11:43 pm
Fuckin hell…shocked!
RIP
November 18th, 2009 at 11:46 pm
Shocking, absolutely shocking… Deepest sympathies to Pauls family, bandmates and friends at this difficult time.
R.I.P
November 18th, 2009 at 11:54 pm
Sorry to hear this, condolences to his Family & Friends.
November 19th, 2009 at 12:03 am
Terrible news this. Unfortunately never got to meet the man or see Coldwar to date.
RIP
November 19th, 2009 at 12:09 am
Very sorry to hear this news. My thoughts go out to Pauls family, friends & bandmates. RIP.
November 19th, 2009 at 12:20 am
Terrible news. Condolences from everyone at Lowering The Tone and Queen’s Radio. Rest In Peace
November 19th, 2009 at 12:20 am
RIP budddy. It was always a pleasure to have him in the house and he was such a gent.
November 19th, 2009 at 12:28 am
T’was my privilege to share a stage, a bass rig, a pint and a joke with ya lad.
Ride on.
November 19th, 2009 at 12:47 am
Very sorry to hear, RIP man.
November 19th, 2009 at 12:47 am
Very sad news.
Never knew the lad,but his name was a very familuar one.
My thoughts go out to his wife and kids
November 19th, 2009 at 1:40 am
such sad news, R.I.P man
November 19th, 2009 at 1:42 am
sad news.condolences to his family.
November 19th, 2009 at 1:47 am
Truly sorry for all his friends and family. It was a honor to share the stage and a few beers with the man. RIP
November 19th, 2009 at 2:22 am
R.I.P
November 19th, 2009 at 3:34 am
What a pity. He was a real nice guy…
He will be missed in the Dublin scene for sure..
November 19th, 2009 at 8:47 am
Sorry to hear this.
RIP
November 19th, 2009 at 9:12 am
RIP lad. Thoughts to his family….
November 19th, 2009 at 10:48 am
Terrible news, you will be sorely missed. RIP
November 19th, 2009 at 11:09 am
was an honour to share the stage with the skinny, and get pissed with him many a time, we had lots of laughs!!! chap was an out and out legend!! stay strong lads!!!
our thoughts are with his famlily and the coldwar lads…
R.I.P SKINNY!
you’ll be missed bro!
November 19th, 2009 at 11:36 am
Shocked to read this. Very sad news. Didn’t know the guy but anyone in the Dublin scene would know him to see. Concolences to his wife and family, and bandmates.
R.I.P.
November 19th, 2009 at 11:45 am
Was so shocked to hear this news. Skinny was one of the nicest guys I’ve ever met through the HC/punk/metal scene. He was always friendly, supportive and great fun - a pleasure to have known him.
RIP
xx
November 19th, 2009 at 11:56 am
RIP
November 19th, 2009 at 11:56 am
Shocked to hear this….Skinny was a legend and such a nice bloke. He will be sorely missed by all.
Heaven is getting on more kickass bassist.
RIP Big Man.
Gar.
November 19th, 2009 at 1:34 pm
RIP. Far too young.
Best wishes to his family, friends and band.
November 19th, 2009 at 1:41 pm
Yes, a real nice guy and always a pleasure to work with. Very sad. RIP Skinny.
November 19th, 2009 at 2:28 pm
Awfull news, very sad, condolences to his wife kids, mates and band mates
RIP skinny
November 19th, 2009 at 2:32 pm
God that is shocking news. Caught and enjoyed many many gigs over the years by this most gentle of souls. Condolences to his wife and family. RIP.
November 19th, 2009 at 3:04 pm
Condolences to his wife and family. RIP Skinny
November 19th, 2009 at 3:29 pm
Shocked to hear of this tragic news.
My thoughts are with his family.
RIP Skinny
November 19th, 2009 at 5:19 pm
A great loss, he was one of the soundest blokes you’d ever meet. Had some great chats at gigs.
RIP
November 19th, 2009 at 5:47 pm
Terrible news!!! Condolences to his family and friends. RIP.
November 19th, 2009 at 5:57 pm
One of the nicest guys I’ve ever had the pleasure to meet.
Best wishes to all those closest to him.
RIP Skinny
November 19th, 2009 at 6:01 pm
I had the pleasure to interview Skinny and the rest of the lads a couple years back on my radio show, since then he’s always talked to me after their shows or acknowledged me in the crowd during one of his always outstanding performances. An all round stand up bloke and a consumate professional. I am shocked and dismayed by his passing. My condolences to his family, he will be missed by all.
November 19th, 2009 at 6:21 pm
Jesus that’s horrible news. Rest easy big fella.
November 19th, 2009 at 6:58 pm
Very shocked to hear this. Chatted Skinny many times at gigs over the years. Sound, friendly chap. RIP.
November 19th, 2009 at 7:11 pm
Shocked to hear this. My condolances to his band-mates, his friends and his family
RIP
November 19th, 2009 at 10:48 pm
Fuckin unbelievable…had the pleasure of playing with skinny and the coldwar lads all the way down in Cobh, Cork bout 6 years ago. A really really sound guy, so easy to chat to, even on first time meeting him!!! thoughts are with his wife and kids.
Rest in peace bud,
WARDOG.
November 19th, 2009 at 11:20 pm
No idea how many times I’ve played with and seen Coldwar over the years, top bloke, totally shocked by this. Sincerest condolences from all of the band past and present to Trev, Marty and Paul and to all the family too.
RIP
November 20th, 2009 at 1:08 am
Very sad news. Verry sorry to hear it. Condolances to the Coldwar lads and his family.
November 20th, 2009 at 7:38 am
Very sad news.I saw the band loads of times and he seemed to know and get on with eveyone. R.I.P and condolences to his family.
November 20th, 2009 at 10:51 am
Very sad to hear this. In the early Stand-up guy days he was incredibly good to us, and an all round gent. Rest in peace buddy.
Ian
November 20th, 2009 at 11:00 am
A real gent.
R.I.P.
November 20th, 2009 at 11:06 am
Awful news. Sincere condolences to his family.
R.I.P.
November 20th, 2009 at 12:07 pm
Sorry to hear this. Played with Cold War a few times in one of my first bands. RIP.
November 20th, 2009 at 1:13 pm
Sad sad news.
November 20th, 2009 at 2:01 pm
A true gent. RIP Skinny.
November 20th, 2009 at 5:05 pm
Skinnys removal is on at
2 pm Monday Glasnevin
November 20th, 2009 at 5:23 pm
I can’t believe I’m only noticing this now. Truly sad news. He was an absolutely lovely bloke. Really sound and chatty,
RIP Skinny
November 20th, 2009 at 5:29 pm
I’ve known him for a good few years, I went to Ozzfest with Skinny in 2002. Great bloke and will be sadly missed!
RIP Skinny
November 20th, 2009 at 5:30 pm
Really sad news…such a legend, always the friendliest big lad around. RIP mate.
November 20th, 2009 at 8:34 pm
this is terrible news
only spoke a couple of times on the phone but seems like a really nice genuine guy
condolences to all friends and family
November 20th, 2009 at 10:38 pm
Very shocked and sad to hear of this. Condolences to Skinny’s family, friends and all the lads in Coldwar.
RIP big guy.
November 21st, 2009 at 12:03 am
My most sincere condolences to his friends and family.
November 21st, 2009 at 8:46 am
I never had the pleasure to meet the man personally but tragic news like this, so close to home brings it all into perspective. Life, that is. So fragile.
November 21st, 2009 at 2:38 pm
Paul.The first time i met him i shock his hand, i did not realise i was greeting someone who would become a close friend. He was a gentle man,wise and tolerant, a one off. Our world is the poorer for his passing. My thoughts and condolences are to his family and many friends.
November 21st, 2009 at 4:07 pm
RIP man, my heart goes out to his family and friends
November 21st, 2009 at 5:51 pm
had sum good craic with you mate in work,you will be miss lad
November 21st, 2009 at 7:22 pm
many thanks for your heart felt messages it is really comforting
to read so many lovely comments about our brother
marian deirdre and patricia
November 21st, 2009 at 7:33 pm
Skinny will be genuinely missed by all including myself. He was always very kind to Overoth and full of chat and advice. Love and condolences to skinny’s family, friends, band, and all who had the honour and privilege of meeting such a gentleman. See ya in the next life bro! Legend!
November 21st, 2009 at 7:35 pm
very saddened to hear that rest in peace
November 21st, 2009 at 9:55 pm
well, i’m sure as shit sad hes gone, but lets just remember what a great character he was. aint seen that much of him since the early days,when we were dumb teens, but he was the only person who came back to dublin with me, in ‘86 to see metallica at the tiny sfx hall!i didnt go back again for about 15yrs, but always had a laff when ever we met. i never met michelle, but im glad someone finally took his virginity.haha! C’MON, LETS REMEMBER THE GOOD TIMES, THATS WHAT HED WANT, INNIT? TAKE YOUR PLACE IN THE UNIVERSE, MY FRIEND.
NO GODS….
SPYDER
November 22nd, 2009 at 5:27 am
RIP from all in the NBB.
November 22nd, 2009 at 3:09 pm
Sad news - condolences to his family, friends and the Coldwar lads.
November 22nd, 2009 at 3:34 pm
R.I.P - terrible news.Condolences to the family and respect to the man himself.
November 23rd, 2009 at 8:14 pm
rip uncle skinny nice job getting Coitus and slayer played in church today ill miss you
November 24th, 2009 at 5:35 pm
R.I.P. skinny
November 25th, 2009 at 3:38 am
firstly thanks to paul nash for starting this.What a comfort it has been to his family.Paul’skinny’ was very modist about his popularity and i hope he realised how popular he really was.We know now that paul had 2 families his actaul and his band and fans.It has been a huge shock to us all and he is going to be sorely missed by all that knew and loved him.Let’s all remember that contagious laugh,love of comedy,kind nature and his love of music.I bet all that picture skinny now the only thing they see is of him smiling/laughing,just such a kind soul.What a send off he got he’d only be sorry he wasn’t there to join in!his memory will live on in jade and luke and what a credit they are to him.His family are devastated as you can only imagine but such comfort has been taken from the fantastic turn out to send him off and the mutual feelings of love and respect for the kind man we all knew and could only help but love.Brayo was a name i knew since i was a nipper and seeing that scrap book was just fanastic!!thinking of all his mates too as he was like family to you too.As for joe what a great support you have been and farrelly also a kelly household name!!the list could go on.trevor and the bandmates need i say more?love ya paul always will.can’t believe you’re gone but one thing is for sure you’ll never be forgotten.you have a place in so many hearts and there you’ll stay till we meet again.love you always.your proud niece fiona xxx
November 25th, 2009 at 7:35 pm
This is sad news. I never knew ya that well but we often had a chat when we were out… Really nice lad. Rest In Peace.
November 25th, 2009 at 8:29 pm
ONLY THE GOOD DIE YOUNG
November 27th, 2009 at 12:06 am
Skinny you were a diamond, throughout the years always a pleasure..to everyone.RIP.
November 28th, 2009 at 2:06 pm
I remember Cold War Gig’s where Metal was fresh and alive.
True Heavy Metal as far i could see.
My Condolence.
Thor
December 3rd, 2009 at 5:52 pm
Sad news alright. Let’s hope all our own lives and behaviour means we’ll all be remembered as fondly as Skinny clearly is.
Best wishes to all Skinny’s family and friends…
December 4th, 2009 at 9:40 pm
A huge loss for everyone .Top bloke RIP mate
January 11th, 2010 at 3:55 pm
I was very sad to hear that Skinny had died. I had not seen him for years but he was a lovely ,sweet, kind, guy and my condolences go to his family and many friends.
Keep rocking in heaven ’skinny’ .
February 9th, 2010 at 11:31 pm
RIP
February 25th, 2010 at 10:08 am
RIP, shame i never got to meet you but heard nothing but nice things about you and your memory will live on trough the beautiful music you made