Charlie was a guiding light for me through the fog of so much music; through him I discovered (and still am) many wonderful sounds of the world. I valued highly his thoughts and opinions in articles, reviews and especially through his many memorable radio broadcasts, where he made me feel like a friend sharing his passion for music. He has left a huge void in the world of broadcasting.
God bless you Charlie and heartfelt condolences to your family.
AndyP