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Post by MartinT on Oct 6, 2018 21:57:06 GMT
It's a shame that she is only remembered for that Barcelona song.
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Post by Slinger on Oct 26, 2018 11:51:14 GMT
Bloody Hell, this one hits hard, and I know he had other fans here. Tony Joe White passed away on Wednesday. OBITThanks to Hannes-Gregor for posting the news over at HFS. |
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Post by Slinger on Nov 12, 2018 21:16:30 GMT
Two more pieces of my youth passed away today. Douglas Rain, actor, and the voice of HAL in 2001, A Space Oddysey passed away today. OBITStan Lee, the genius behind Marvel comics (along with great artists like Jack Kirby and Steve Ditko) has died, aged 95. Marvel comics were better than DC comics for the same reason that the Marvel cinematic universe is better than the DC universe today, a sense of humour. Marvel heroes weren't/aren't lantern-jawed righters of wrongs, they're just as likely to be criminals of sorts, and their tales are told with a wry smile for the most part. Stan changed the entire course of comic book history and of superhero movies too. OBIT |
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Post by MartinT on Nov 12, 2018 22:17:02 GMT
Douglas Rain, actor, and the voice of HAL in 2001, A Space Oddysey passed away today. Who could ever forget the voice of HAL? RIP. |
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Post by brettj on Nov 13, 2018 1:59:10 GMT
Douglas Rain, actor, and the voice of HAL in 2001, A Space Oddysey passed away today. Who could ever forget the voice of HAL? RIP. "Close the pod bay doors please Hal." "I can't do that Dave..." |
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Post by MartinT on Nov 13, 2018 6:46:11 GMT
"Dave, this conversation can serve no purpose any more. Goodbye."
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Post by Slinger on Dec 6, 2018 21:08:00 GMT
I've just heard the news that Pete Shelley, lead singer and founder member of Buzzcocks, has passed away aged 63. Apparently, he was living in Estonia.
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Post by John on Dec 6, 2018 21:14:02 GMT
Yes just heard Sad news as was a part of my youth.
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Post by MikeMusic on Dec 6, 2018 21:27:18 GMT
Loved The Buzzcocks.
Still playing XL1 constantly
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Post by petea on Dec 6, 2018 22:57:11 GMT
Part of the soundtrack of my youth also. Sad news indeed.
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Post by MartinT on Dec 6, 2018 23:26:19 GMT
Gosh, not that old.
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Post by brettj on Dec 7, 2018 2:48:19 GMT
I've just heard the news that Pete Shelley, lead singer and founder member of Buzzcocks, has passed away aged 63. Apparently, he was living in Estonia. No... Great memories... Even when he went solo |
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Post by petea on Dec 7, 2018 7:39:26 GMT
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Post by MikeMusic on Dec 7, 2018 10:54:33 GMT
Buzzcocks and later Pete as solo artist introduced to me by John Peel, like so much I listen to.
Had no idea "Ever fallen in love" was their biggest hit.
I'd rate it as fine with other tracks head and shoulders above it
His first two solo albums, Homo Sapiens and XL1 are superb and well worth investigating
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Post by brettj on Dec 7, 2018 22:08:48 GMT
Has anyone heard Buzzkunst, when Pete Shelley and Howard Devoto tamed up again?
Lol. Meant teamed up...
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Post by MikeMusic on Dec 8, 2018 15:25:26 GMT
Yes. Got it.
6 or 7 out of 10 from me.
XL-1 extended CD is even better than the vanilla with one long track of alternative mixes of track on the album.
That CD has been in my kitchen diner system for months now as I keep wanting to hear it
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Post by Slinger on Dec 17, 2018 17:31:00 GMT
Joe Osborn, bassist with the incredible "Wrecking Crew" has passed away, aged 81. Take a moment to read the linked Rolling Stone obit and be amazed at the legacy he leaves. Rolling Stone |
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Post by MartinT on Dec 17, 2018 19:52:39 GMT
Gosh, just the first three albums quoted. That is some legacy.
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Post by Slinger on Dec 30, 2018 14:05:22 GMT
Norman Gimbel, the Oscar- and Grammy-winning lyricist, has died at the age of 91, his family has announced. Gimbel's work included Killing Me Softly With His Song - recorded by Roberta Flack, the Fugees and others - and the theme to TV series Happy Days. He also wrote the English lyrics to the Brazilian bossa nova melody, The Girl From Ipanema. Gimbel formed a long-term collaboration with composer Charles Fox and the two of them won a Grammy Award in 1973 for Killing Me Softly. His songs have appeared in over seventy motion pictures. BBC OBIT |
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Post by MartinT on Dec 30, 2018 16:20:55 GMT
Gimbel's work included Killing Me Softly With His Song - recorded by Roberta Flack One of those utterly 'perfect' songs in writing and performance. RIP Norman. |
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