Leo Barnes

It’s very sad to hear that Leo is gone. I first met him in the late 80’s and he was one of the most genuine people I had the good fortune to spend some great times with. RIP my friend.

My dear friend Leo, I'll miss you so much. You were a true friend - a kind, innocent and beautiful person I was so blessed to know. Always in my prayers xxx

I knew Leo years ago. A gentle soul. Rest in peace, I will never forget you. Condolences to Leo's family.

As a young man in the Army School of Music in the 80’s Leo was always supportive of us younger lads. So sad to hear the sad news of his passing and see the great tributes from his former comrades. I think everyone was so proud of his success with Hothouse Flowers, something he richly deserved .

Was so sad to hear of Leo's passing he was a wonderful human being and a fantastic musician R.I.P. my old friend

May you rest in peace

So sad to hear of Leo's passing. May he rest in peace.

"Where a gentle soul has been, there lies a trail of beautiful memories"

So sorry to hear the sad news of Leo's passing.May he rest in peace .

I have great memories of Leo with Hothouse Flowers and in The Factory

Rest in peace Leo , what an amazing musician, as part of Hot House Flowers his sax was an integral part of the group , those early albums were so inspiring. Deepest condolences to Leo’s family at this sad time …

Sincere Condolences to Margaret & Mary Theresa on the passing of your brother Leo. As a member of the Kavanagh family I am grieved at his passing. He was a huge part of my childhood with Kate & Desmond. He is at peace now .

Our condolences at this sad time. The Levis family

What a sax player!
RIP Leo from all in the V Column band.

Sincere sympathy to Leo’s family on his passing. We had some wonderful times back in the 70s in the army band. He was an exceptional sax player with a great sense of humour who always gave me a good laugh in any situation. He introduced me to a lot of great musicians with the massive record collection that he had. He has left this world far to young and I will never forget those years we spent together in Cathal Brugha Bks. Rest in Peace Leo. 🎷🎺

Flooded Now with memories on the hearing of Leo's Passing. Thank you Brother Leo for the Lessons in Hip, Manners and Individuality. Our Sessions at the college of music fondly replaying now in my head, Playing through the Otto series for saxophones where you would effortlessly transpose as i was on Tenor mind blowin. The letter you sent to me in Ohio via my late mother with the beautifully written Musical notation of Dukes A train on the envelope, telling me that you will be in Cleveland with the Band. Your encouragement for my Musical Journey and Friendship in the Wonderful Dublin of my Youth...Thanks, Love Mack. (Surrey UK)

Sad to hear of Leo’s passing. Fond memories of our days in the No 1. Rest in peace.

Sincere condolences to Leo’s family.
A brilliant sax player.
Rest In Peace Leo and thanks for the music. 🎷 🎶

I sent a private message of condolence to Leo's close family and friends.
By October 1965, Leo and I, had left different convents - Kilkenny / Drogheda, arriving for the first time at The Artane Industrial School, Dublin.
We sat in the same Primary Class .
We were invited to join the Artane Boys Band training. I picked the French Horn, Leo picked the Alto Saxophone..... in Leo's case, the rest is history. I'll defer commentary on my musical instrument aptitude.......I plead the 5th......haha!

Leo Left Artane for his new home June 1970.
By August 1970...Both 14, separetely, joined the Defence Forces Army School of Music. We advanced ( well Leo excelled stratospherically) Ocotber 1972, to become members of The Army No.1 Band, based in Rathmines. Leo and I had long lasting friendship, appreciation of each other, great sense of humour.......a bit like myself. what a great character, a great laugh!! I have never heard Leo say a bad word to or about me.......or hear me say a bad word to others about Leo. I let Leo do his own thing.... I never envied his talent. I am proud Leo followed his dream and made us proud of him. I am going to miss Leo A lot.
Leo was a true and lasting friend.
. .......See ya ... Gerry Roberts

Rest in peace Leo. A gifted Musician.

My deepest condolences to Margaret and Mary Teresa on the death of my good friend Leo. I knew him in Artane and |Kilkenny many years ago. He was a gentleman. Rest in Peace Leo.

Deepest sympathy to the Barnes Family on the passing of Leo. May He Rest in Peace. I have fond memories of from my days in the A.S.M .and a number of casual meetings with Leo on the streets of Dublin. Ar dheis De go raibh a Anam Dhilis .

Deepest condolences to family and friends.

Rest In Music Leo

So sorry to hear about Leo,s passing. May he rest in peace. An absolute gentleman. One of the best. Condolences to the family.

I’m so very sorry for the loss of Leo. He was a huge part of my younger years, with his time with the Hothouse Flowers. His music touched my soul, and so many others’. I’m so very sorry to learn of the world’s loss of a good soul. X

Margaret and Mary Teresa, please accept our deepest sympathy on the sad passing of your brother Leo. May he rest in perfect peace.

So Sorry about Leo he was a very good friend. He sat behind me playing alto sax in the No I Army Band for years.
Leo was a beautiful person.
Condolences to all the family and friends I am thinking of the great times with Leo and playing with my band for Mr and Mrs Kavanagh in the Tara Tower Hotel for the Kennel Club.
Rest in peace Leo.