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Post by ChrisB on Dec 10, 2021 19:49:03 GMT
I have three of the First National Band albums and they are superb.
A sad loss.
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Post by Slinger on Dec 10, 2021 20:22:22 GMT
It's getting to be like a bloody conveyor belt... RIP Mensi (Thomas Mensforth) singer with Angelic Upstarts. OBIT |
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Post by Slinger on Dec 15, 2021 13:57:59 GMT
RIP Phil Chen.
Phil Chen (born 25 December 1940 - 14 December 2021) was a well-known Jamaican bassist. He was one of England's most utilized session bassists during the 1970s and 1980s, including Jeff Beck, and the Rod Stewart band from 1977 to 1980, but is probably best known for his later work with Ray Manzarek and Robby Krieger of The Doors.
He first joined Jimmy James and the Vagabonds before realizing that he could make much more money as a session musician. He went on to record with Jeff Beck (identified as "Phil Chenn" on the album cover) on his album Blow by Blow, Donovan on Cosmic Wheels and Joan Armatrading on Back to the Night. He also joined The Butts Band led by Doors members Robby Krieger and John Densmore and recorded their self-titled debut with them. He is also known for having been a member of Brian May's Star Fleet Project, along with Eddie Van Halen, in 1983.
Other musicians Chen has performed and recorded with include Rod Stewart (playing on "Hot Legs" (as well as being in the video), "Da Ya Think I'm Sexy?" and "Young Turks"), Pete Townshend, Eric Clapton, Ray Charles, Desmond Dekker, Jerry Lee Lewis, Bob Marley, Jimmy Cliff, Jackson Browne, Dave Edmunds, and Linda Lewis (on "Rock-a-Doodle-Doo"), among others.
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Post by Slinger on Dec 18, 2021 17:18:48 GMT
The Wurzels drummer John Morgan dies aged 80 after contracting Covid on tour. OBIT |
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Post by karatestu on Dec 18, 2021 17:22:58 GMT
The Wurzels drummer John Morgan dies aged 80 after contracting Covid on tour. OBITTears  Growing up on a farm I listened to it a lot when young. I have a signed copy of Combine Harvester. Gutted. |
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Post by Slinger on Dec 18, 2021 20:09:13 GMT
I thought that one might hit home, Stu.
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Post by Slinger on Dec 25, 2021 14:46:35 GMT
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Post by Slinger on Dec 26, 2021 16:02:03 GMT
RIP Janice Long, - Celebrated Greatest Hits and BBC Radio DJ dies aged 66 OBITJeanette and I often used to listen to her Radio 2 show. I even won an on-air contest with a CD as the prize, and after a nice little chat with her I " conned" her into sending me the 4CD Eagles box set that had just been released. |
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Post by Slinger on Dec 26, 2021 16:17:50 GMT
RIP Archbishop Desmond Tutu. A man whose beliefs in God, and righteousness, in equal measure, proved that both can be used in the service of humanity. OBITSomething you probably won't read in many of today's obituaries is that The Arch was one of the earliest and most prominent voices speaking out publicly on the subject of Israel's treatment of the Palestinians, calling it out as " apartheid," something he was supremely qualified to recognise. |
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Post by MikeMusic on Dec 26, 2021 16:26:48 GMT
RIP Janice
RIP Desmond
Two good ones less in our world
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Post by MikeMusic on Jan 2, 2022 11:18:21 GMT
Max Townshend has gone
RIP Max
The world needed you
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Post by MartinT on Jan 2, 2022 12:09:07 GMT
Was sad to read that this morning. I met him at the Bristol show about 3 years ago and we chatted about the Podiums he was making for my Ushers. A talented man and leaves behind a legacy of great products.
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Post by John on Jan 2, 2022 13:51:03 GMT
I met Max once on Christmas eve. He came around to repair his modified Pioneer DVD player
We had a good chat
The DVD player I only kept for 6 months
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Post by petea on Jan 2, 2022 17:45:45 GMT
That is so sad. I knew him quite well and always enjoyed speaking with him.
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Post by julesd68 on Jan 10, 2022 10:35:39 GMT
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Post by ChrisB on Jan 12, 2022 12:50:31 GMT
RIP Burke Shelley, bassist and singer in Budgie
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Post by ajski2fly on Jan 12, 2022 15:10:02 GMT
RIP Burke Shelley, bassist and singer in Budgie Oh that's very sad, one of my favourite rock bands, my favourite album of theirs has always been Bandolier, has some classic songs and riffs, gets played at least once a year. He had a great voice and was a superb bass player, RIP. :format(jpeg):mode_rgb():quality(90)/discogs-images/R-6156447-1437757147-9739.jpeg.jpg) |
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Post by Slinger on Jan 12, 2022 22:49:11 GMT
Ronnie Spector: Ronettes Singer, Dead at 78 OBIT |
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Post by julesd68 on Jan 21, 2022 8:35:44 GMT
Meat Loaf has just died, aged 74.
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Post by John on Jan 21, 2022 9:10:24 GMT
There was a time I would listen to Bat out of Hell a lot, and after seeing him live, I grew out of the album
Still a talented vocalist with a iconic album.
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Growing up on a farm I listened to it a lot when young. I have a signed copy of Combine Harvester. Gutted.
