After the sudden death of Matt Baker, a popular radio DJ, entertainer and former pub rental company, tributes were pursued to those who knew him who knew him.
Baker, who had a rich and diverse career about cruise ships, radio and live entertainment, was known for his infectious energy and ability to bring people together. He spent a large part of his working life at sea, where he served as a cruise director, promoted talent and encouraged the actors to enter the stage. Many have shared their memories of his support for emerging artists and his ability to read a lot to ensure that every event in which he participated was filled with “Gooooooo Times” – a sentence for which he was known.
After his time on the high seas, Baker became a familiar voice in the air waves and started Herald Radio before moving later on Pure West Radio. His passion for music stretched beyond radio when he ran The Tiddly, a popular pub near Haverfordwest, which became a center for local musicians and entertainers. The venue was a room under his leadership in which talent bloomed, and many remember beautiful memories of late night sessions full of laughter, music and camaraderie.
Its effects on the local music scene were immense. Baker was instrumental in promoting aspiring artists and offered them the opportunity to appear at festivals and gigs. Mit musicians, DJs and friends have brought themselves on social media to express their shock and grief about his death.
Baker's mother, Phyllis Oostermeijer, shared the tribute with a heartache: “With a broken heart, I have to share with you that Matt went a different trip.
Nick Carey described him as a “true legend”, who presented him talented people and encouraged everyone to appear. The colleague of the cruise industry, Djfly Gertos, praised Saint John, Antigua, and remembered her time from 2007 to 2009: “I have not lost a boss, I lost a friend.”
Thomas Jordan, a colleague, said: “He was a hell of a showman, performer and all-round great guy!
Others remembered his friendliness, generosity and unshakable support for musicians, including Gareth Sanders Swales, who found that Baker was one of the few who “gave an 8-year-old drummer the chance to play in his open microfonn nights”.
His time as a cruise director also left a significant traces. Many entertainers have attributed him to help them promote their career. Sonia Wingert, a cruise ship colleague, remembered how Baker played her album in his radio show and a supporting friend stayed over the years. “He always played my album in his radio programs at home, so very nice and thoughtful.
Friends and colleagues from all over the world shared tribute and remembered Baker of his warm personality, his quick joke and his limitless enthusiasm. Regardless of whether it is about magic tricks, to testify jokes, turn plates or lead a bar, he enjoyed people around him.
Jason Fubar, a close friend, took the feelings of many: “Hard words to write here as one of my very good friends that we died this morning.
Matt Baker's pass leaves an emptiness in the world of music and entertainment, but his heritage to raise others and to create unforgettable moments. His family, friends and the countless people whose life he touched will remember him as a man who has lived to stick together and bring together.
Rest in peace, Matt Baker.