SIMON ‘NEFARIOUS’ POLLOCK
1967-
Keith Harman remembersapopular and talentedindividual who many readers will be familiar with...Many people will be shocked and saddened to hear of the sudden passing
of Simon Pollock, aka ‘Nefarious’, one of the most talented and well-known
pinstripers in the country.Simon was equally well-known in the custom and
hot rod world, the Harley and wider biking scene, as well as the American
car scene too, both here and in Europe. The chances are that even if you
didn’tknow him, you’ve seen his work gracingacar,truck, bike, or crash
helmet, or evenarandom ‘art’ object likeabowling skittle, soda siphon, or
coffee mug.
There was much more to Simon than pinstriping however; he was anaccomplished website designer,aroller skater,aVWenthusiast, and a
family man. He also built elaborate and macabre electronic displays for
Halloween, ‘just for fun’.Weknew Simon personally,and hadoften spent
time with him at events, chatting informally and enjoying his dryhumour
as he carried on striping, his hand as steady asarock.
Tosayhe’ll be missed by many is an understatement, especially as itwas an unexpected passing. Having suffered an aneurysm late in June,
despite receiving the best hospital care over the weekend, he passed away
with his family around him on July 2.Werecall withasad smile that his
business motto was ‘Pinstriping that doesn’tsuck’, unfortunately though,
having to write this aboutaguywe knew asafriend, really does. Rest in
Peace Simon.
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