That’s sad. 69 years old , seems it was a short illness.Quote:
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That’s sad. 69 years old , seems it was a short illness.Quote:
Originally Posted by Oscar T Grouch
Ach that's such sad news.Quote:
Originally Posted by Oscar T Grouch
The influence that The Jam have had on me is immeasurable. They were an incredible band. That’s a hard one to take.
Julian Holloway, 80
was in a couple of carry on films
Foxton and Buckler subsequently performed as 'From The Jam'. Did they recruit a lead singer or did Foxton take on that role? Foxton was also in SLF for a long time I recall.Quote:
Originally Posted by Green Man
Russell Hastings is the lead singer and guitar playerQuote:
Originally Posted by He's here!
Second only to the Beatles.Quote:
Originally Posted by Green Man
I agree.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hibrandenburg
Ridiculous amount of great music in a very short time.
Auld Eric fae Still Game - actor Jimmy Martin. Celebrity? Maybe not, but any of the Still Game cast is worthy of mention.
Some clips
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=thIvcBe8Kq4
Already mentioned earlier in thread.Quote:
Originally Posted by Greenbeard
Roberta Flack Aged 88. Fabulous talent.
Very much so. 😥Quote:
Originally Posted by O'Rourke3
The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face. One of the most beautiful songs ever.Quote:
Originally Posted by O'Rourke3
https://youtu.be/aqONYO4WgOc?si=iFTU-OecA29EPc9j
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Agreed.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hiber-nation
Possibly the most beautiful ever.
It’s on my 18 month old son’s “get to sleep you wee dick” bedtime playlist and has the effect of both calming him down and making me forgive him for his antics every single time and will no doubt be a highly emotional song for me for the rest of my days.
Inbetweeners 2 has ruined the song for me now. I can only see Will's face.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hiber-nation
Glad that I've never watched it!Quote:
Originally Posted by Hibby70
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Gene Hackman alongside his wife and dog have been found dead at home, strange one
Very strange.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jakhog1
I didn’t realise he was 95 year old.
No foul play involved, apparently. Screams murder-suicide, sadly.
Great actor . I didn’t realise he was 95 .Quote:
Originally Posted by Jakhog1
Read that presenter of ‘ Going for gold ‘ Henry Kelly died recently too.
Surely murder would be classed as foul play?Quote:
Originally Posted by Sylar
Sounds like a gas leak or similar with the dog also dead beside them.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sylar
I see Michelle Trachtenberg has died, 39yo. Actress in Buffy and Gossip Girl. Had a liver transplant a few months ago and was jaundiced when found.
Fair. I read that as no external factors, but gas leak a reasonable suggestion tbh!Quote:
Originally Posted by Scouse Hibee
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Originally Posted by Hiber-nation
Ewen MacColl famously hated it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Smartie
"MacColl made no secret of the fact that he disliked all of the cover versions of the song. His daughter-in-law wrote: "He hated all of them. He had a special section in his record collection for them, entitled 'The Chamber of Horrors'. He said that the Elvis version was like Romeo at the bottom of the Post Office Tower singing up to Juliet. The other versions, he thought, were travesties: bludgeoning, histrionic, and lacking in grace."
What did he know? :greengrin
Is that a compliment to the king, I don't know if romeo was a good chanterQuote:
Originally Posted by CropleyWasGod
You try singing from the bottom of the PO Tower :greengrinQuote:
Originally Posted by Stairway 2 7
Renato would smash it singing to Renee up there but he's a better singer than ElvisQuote:
Originally Posted by CropleyWasGod
Their two other dogs were still roaming the property though. The one which died was shut in a closet for some reason. The couple weren't beside each other either, they were found in separate parts of the house.Quote:
Originally Posted by J-C
Horrible to hear that the bodies had been there for about 10 days before being discovered.
David Johansen
New York Dolls
Just read that from Steven Van Zandt. RIP . I remember seeing The Dolls on the Old Gray Whistle Test. Bob Harris was less than complementary....Quote:
Originally Posted by patch1875
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75 and had stage 4 cancer. What a legacy to leave.Quote:
Originally Posted by patch1875
DamnQuote:
Originally Posted by patch1875
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Best Whistle Test ever.Quote:
Originally Posted by O'Rourke3
Angie Stone killed in a car crash.
Jack Vettriano ( Jack Hoggan ) RIP
i was reading CNN breaking news
they're saying according to Gene Hackman's pacemaker data it shows he was likely dead for at least nine days before the bodies were found.
not a celeb as such but the oldest known Holocaust survivor Rose Girone has died, she was 113
Chris Hughes from Eggheads.
Brian James :,(
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Roy Ayres.
That’s sad newsQuote:
Originally Posted by Kato
Said news. When the original Damned line up reformed, he didn't look well at all although the music was there. Lords of the New Church should have made it really big. Sound, look, attitude and message all in place.Quote:
Originally Posted by Kato
LotNC didn't quite click with although I saw them live once and they were very good.Quote:
Originally Posted by NORTHERNHIBBY
James was a Punk Rock Guitar-Riff machine.
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So Betsy Arakawa apparently died from hanta virus on February 11th, and Gene Hackman died 7 days later from heart failure/advanced alzheimers.
He was likely wandering around the house with no clue his wife was even dead for a week...
What a grim, and horribly sad outcome.
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Originally Posted by Sylar
I was just reading that and and found it really sad that nobody visited, or even called, them in such a long time.
Most people have family, friends or neighbours that would get worried if they hadn't seen or heard from you for such a long time.
Yeah I was saying that to my Wife recently, what a way to go though, a guy with such a high profile literally wandering about aimlessly in his house probably not even aware that his Wife has passed, utterly tragic for both of them.Quote:
Originally Posted by Keith_M
With regards your point its amazing how when life moves on others move on too and we become lesser important to our friends and loved ones. I say that through my own experience as me and my siblings were always close but as years moved on it seemed to go from feet to miles and ultimately the only place we would tend to meet was at a relatives funeral.
Our Daughters are no different to be honest, mostly only hear from them if they are after something, more often or not message my Wife as she is the family taxi driver.
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Originally Posted by Bridge hibs
:agree:
Maybe there's a lesson to be learned for all of us.
Dick McTaggart
Boxer
RIP
Surprised BBC Scotland only have this story on their Tayside page. Helluva fighter and the only Scottish boxer to win an Olympic gold medal.Quote:
Originally Posted by BILLYHIBS
Just reading his obituary and learned he was one of 18 (!!) children. The family all lived (somehow) in a Dundee tenement.
His record (as an amateur his whole career) was extraordinary.
Stephen Clarkson, one of the seven men that helped take down the Glasgow Airport terrorists with a forearm smash, 59
A celebrity to me, anyway. Jesse Colin Young
https://youtu.be/2xC2JZ6NLv8?si=PAlqdt8f0jETtVs6
Eddie Jordan, former F1 boss and pundit. Aged 76
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Originally Posted by GreenNWhiteArmy
Very sad to see this this morning, a man who always seemed to have a smile on his face, a passion for F1 (and life), and brightened up the tv when he appeared
Ended up watching his band at T in the Park one year. Was meant to be The Brian Jonestown Massacre but they never turned up. They were awful but he came out afterwards and chatted to everyone. Nice guy.Quote:
Originally Posted by GreenNWhiteArmy
Boxer George Foreman aged 76
That’s sad, a real boxing legend.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bridge hibs
RIP
Just reading that of his 12 children, his 5 sons are all called George 🙂Quote:
Originally Posted by Bridge hibs
I believe that the 4th one has a bridge named after him.Quote:
Originally Posted by DaveF
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Originally Posted by HUTCHYHIBBY
George Foreman in 2019
Rugby World Cup on X: "Big George has spoken 🏴 #RWC2019" / X
Andy Peebles.
Peebles, in an interview with RTÉ to mark the 40th anniversary of (John) Lennon’s death, recalled going for dinner with him at Mr Chow’s in Manhattan after the interview [interview by Peebles with Lennon, two days before Lennon was shot]. The whole restaurant turned their heads, he said; Lennon put his arm around Peebles’ shoulder and said: “They’re all saying who the bleep is that with Andy Peebles?”Quote:
Originally Posted by CropleyWasGod
Actor Val Kilmer aged 65
Was VG playing Doc Halliday in Tombstone. "I'll be your Huckleberry".Quote:
Originally Posted by Bridge hibs
Not a fan of Tom Cruise and the Top Gun films, nor Batman, so not seen him in them. But I imagine, had he not been effectively medically retired from acting with his throat cancer about 10 years ago, we'd have seen him in plenty more top notch roles over the last decade.
Aye Heat The Doors and True RomanceQuote:
Originally Posted by Greenbeard
Legend
RIP
His performance as Jim Morrison was outstanding.
Clem Burke, drummer with Blondie.
Very sad a superb drummerQuote:
Originally Posted by marinello59
He was, particulary in Dreaming. Sad news.Quote:
Originally Posted by patch1875
Makes me want to go and play that track right now.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hiber-nation
Great drummer with a great band (as well as numerous other top acts during his career).
One for the oldies. Mike Berry has passed. Lots of hits in the 60s. TV in the 70s and 80s.
Actress Jean Marsh, 90
3 for today.
Clodagh Rodgers
Max Romeo
Barry Hoban
Barry Hoban. Not quite the Cavendish of his day but sparked the interest and careers of the next generation of GB cyclists by mixing it with MerckxQuote:
Originally Posted by CropleyWasGod
and co on the Tour de France when GB pro cyclists were a rarity. Glued to theWorld of Sport highlights and in awe.
Pope Francis has died.
Roy Thomas Baker, record producer. (Bohemian Rhapsody, among others).
Jeffrey Epstein accuser Virginia Giuffre has died by “suicide”
That'll be Andrew off the hook then.Quote:
Originally Posted by GreenNWhiteArmy
Yeah no more sweating over the allegations.Quote:
Originally Posted by J-C
this THING is a disgrace Prince Andrew's ex-girlfriend Lady Victoria Hervey sparks backlash with 'sick' Virginia Giuffre post after suicide | The Standard
Prince Andrew’s ex-girlfriend is facing a furious backlash online after sharing a “sick” post following Virginia Giuffre’s death.
She captioned the Instagram story: “When lies catch up with you there’s no way out.”Reacting with fury after her upload, social media users branded her “sick”, while another said it was “despicable”.
i remember her telling all and sundry that the photo with the paedo prince and the lassie was fake and her ex-boyfriend was such a gentleman and wouldn't get involved with all the stuff he was accused off
Lady my erky
Abused by powerful men from a young age no wonder she found living a normal life so difficult.Quote:
Originally Posted by GreenNWhiteArmy
RIP
Well said.Quote:
Originally Posted by marinello59
One for the folkies...
Wizz Jones.
Once described by Bert Jansch as "the most underrated guitarist ever."
This one passed me by.
Dave Clunie, ex of Hearts.
I knew him once he stopped playing. Lovely guy.
If anyone knows of the funeral arrangements, could you let me know, please?
Mike Peters from The Alarm after a long battle with leukemia. Kept fighting and performing to the end.
That's sad news. Good guy, occasionally managed a quick blether with him when he had Olivers in Rose Street although it was always busy.Quote:
Originally Posted by CropleyWasGod
I think he worked in The Rainbow as well.
He did.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hiber-nation
Later had a guest house in Corstorphine with his wife.
I have been watching and listening to the Alarm for 40 years. He fought his illness with such courage, dignity and spirit. A massively under-rated band and his death has hit me harder than any celebrity death perhaps with the exception of Stuart Adamson. So sadQuote:
Originally Posted by Hibby70
He did indeed, it was called The Glenlivet, on St John’s Road, ran it with his wife Linda.Quote:
Originally Posted by CropleyWasGod
He actually fronted Big Country in place of Stuart Adamson a few years back - I saw them at The Hexagon in Reading. Very good in his own right and a very moving tribute to Stuart, but they just weren't the same without him.Quote:
Originally Posted by wookie70
Really shocked and saddened when I heard this at lunchtime , I've been a fan for years .He was a realy nice guy who had time for everyone apparently . I'd always hoped I'd get the chance to see him live again sometime , he's the kind of guy who'd be perfect for MacArts. The Spirit of 76 will live on foreverQuote:
Originally Posted by Hibby70
Just heard the news and totally shocked. One of my first Gigs was seeing the Alarm in the summer of 88.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sloop67
Also saw him a few times with Big Country. Mostly smaller venues and always had time for a chat.
Oh no!Quote:
Originally Posted by grunt
BBC arts broadcaster Alan Yentob dies aged 78
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cy8dp75gw8lo
Sorry to hear that. At the heart of BBC output when they had something good to offer. Including the launch of CBeebies!Quote:
Originally Posted by grunt
Christophe Clement 59
French US Horse trainer
RIP