The Tribute Begins

Blake opened with the gentle chords of his song “I’ll Be Here,” altering its lyrics to speak to loss rather than presence. His voice, raw with grief, set the tone. Bocelli joined, his tenor soaring with reverence. Tom Jones added his deep, soulful baritone, weaving around the other voices. Together, the trio created a harmony that felt more like prayer than performance.

No spectacle, no pyrotechnics — just guitar, piano, strings, and three voices carrying the weight of remembrance. This was not entertainment. This was a farewell.