YoungWillz

David Mercer, BBC Wimbledon commentator and who umpired the 1984 Wimbledon final between McEnroe and Connors, dead at 70: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/53929336

Telegraph Obit for Christopher Guy Harrison: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/obituaries/2020/08/27/christopher-guy-harrison-designer-deluxe-furniture-found-hotels/

So as a disinterested observer, the Republican National Convention has been an absolute hoot this year. I'm guessing we are going to have to put many of the speakers in 21st American Sitcoms thread from now on. I have been unable to discern an actual policy position. There's the usual Republican shtick about pro-life, guns etc, but at least 4 years ago there was a Wall, there was bringing American jobs back, blah de blah. But this year...meh. Just 4 more years of Trump sitting on his ass [sic] watching TV, tweeting and playing golf. (that's not to say that we have had a host of speakers talking about how he's worked for the American people every day so far!). Last night was my favourite. It started off with a political statement (wrapped up in what may have been a religious segment) by a Rabbi, defending Trump's record. Charlottesville, anyone? Trump is well known for saying those fine neo-Nazis who called for Jewish extermination, then back-tracking, then re-affirming that view. No amount of embassies in Jerusalem outweigh that vile proclamation from a US President. Then there was the logger who talked about how well-managed forests in Minnesota didn't catch fire, unlike those Democrat-controlled trees in California. Hilarious, given the amount of snow Minnesota gets - maybe the weather has something to do with it? Even Trump has declared a national emergency in California, something that passed this speaker by, apparently. Oh, then we had a whole segment on the patriots who protested for women's rights, particularly the right to vote. (Helluva lot of emphasis on TEA PARTY in bold!). They were called heroes and patriots by way of their peaceful protest. By a Republican Party who deals with peaceful protesters today by tear-gassing them, sending Navy helicopters in to blow them off their feet, and building the only successful wall in the last 3 and a half years between the Whitehouse and the protesters. But no mention even of those protesters from recent history like Vivian and Lewis who have now died - but all the while quoting Martin Luther King Jr. Oh yes, and a couple of nights ago we had the prospective Republican for Baltimore again effectively calling it a shithole. Then on came some person talking about America's (I kid you not) "God-given right to carry guns". Hmm, guns - made by humans. Right to carry - enshrined in a document written by humans. Yeah, we are only pro-life unless you get in our way. Well, then came on Kayleigh McEnany, talking about her family history of breast cancer due to a family gene mutation, resulting in her having a double mastectomy. Now sad as that is, if she's a true Republican she really shouldn't have interfered with that God-given gene mutation? Or is that different, you know, just for wealthy people who can afford the medical bills, that God who is obviously trying to tell your family something doesn't matter? There was a lot of flag waving, then Pence came on, seemingly talking about Covid like it was all over and millions and millions of jobs will suddenly miraculously re-appear because Trump will be re-elected, and thumping on about Law and Order while countless Trump affiliates are in jail or under charge, receiving light sentences and - oh look at all those pardons! Yet Trump's been sitting on his ass [sic] watching TV and tweeting and playing golf, while escalating tensions by selectively sending in the troops to Democrat cities only, then blaming them for the heightened disasters in those cities. Then there were all the others in between painting Trump as the opposite to what he is - apparently he respects women and children ("Good Luck Ghislane, by the way!") and is pro-minority and pro-voting. I laughed all the way through. Bless poor Donny though, apparently the ratings are terrible. And let's face it, at the end of the Convention, that's really all he is interested in.

I'm going to say.... to @Book Well done for your unique on the DDP with Hans Jochen Vogel who has finally obtained a Times Obit: https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/hans-jochen-vogel-obituary-jpzmrgr76 (Paywall)

Death Notice for Ronald Timothy Renton, Baron Renton of Mount Harry, who was Nicholas Soames' predecessor as Tory MP for Mid-Sussex between 1974 and 1997: http://announcements.telegraph.co.uk/deaths/243933/renton Various Ministerial roles over the years.

Bob Golinski of The Golinski Brothers, who later became a criminal law barrister, reportedly dead: John Peel was a fan.

NASA's final leader of the Skylab mission, Gerald P Carr reportedly dead: http://www.collectspace.com/news/news-082620a-obituary-gerald-jerry-carr-skylab-astronaut.html

@Bibliogryphon With Gerald P Carr's death, I'll have to PM you as he was on my Space Flyers team: http://www.collectspace.com/news/news-082620a-obituary-gerald-jerry-carr-skylab-astronaut.html 5 fucking days out!

John Lewis Glasscock: http://announcements.telegraph.co.uk/deaths/243915/glasscock Not to be confused with the high street store's perennial loss leading product.

Since June, there's been quite the strike rate of former MPs aged between 80-84 (if anyone's thinking, hmmm, short of one for my DDP team). Meanwhile - I'll go out on a limb and say within 12 months, 3 or 4 former MPs aged 90+ will snuff it.

Harold Best, former Labour MP for Leeds North West, reported dead by the current MP for that area:

Thristle. Glesgae and Glesga. Pile o pish.

Appeals his genocide conviction: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-53901737 Mentions delays due to his health issues. Wore a mask to his first hearing. Mentions his surgery for a benign polyp on his colon.

Charli Persip reportedly dead: https://www.wbgo.org/post/charli-persip-virtuoso-drummer-who-cut-swath-through-modern-jazz-dead-91

This appears to be Wood's FB page, if that's of any help: https://en-gb.facebook.com/alan.wood.754570

@Ulitzer95 1970s Vagabonds Alan Kirk information here - currently based in Dronfield (not a spit away from where I used to live in the 1970s): https://www.find-us-here.com/businesses/Alan-Kirk-Dronfield-Derbyshire-United-Kingdom/5805542/ Confirmation he's the same guy from this forum entry: https://www.sheffieldforum.co.uk/topic/149686-apollo-ex-jimmy-james-amp-the-vagabonds/ Alan Wood seems to be based in Sheffield as a music manager: http://alanwoodagency.co.uk/wp-blog/contacts/ (wonder if he's incorporated?) Anyway, that is backed up by his entry in IMDB after his appearance on Never Mind The Buzzcocks.

Ok still looking but JALN Band by December 1976 had added three new members: https://worldradiohistory.com/UK/Record-Mirror/70s/76/Record-Mirror-1976-12-11.pdf Alan "Boots" Holmes - b 25 April 1940 (Founder member of Sounds Incorporated) (Joined after their first release. Left at some point before October 1977 - was he on their August 1977 release?) Laurie Brown - played brass section of The Kinks, still trying to trace more - still with the band in October 1977. Rob Goodale - hmm, possibly this guy now in Australia? https://au.linkedin.com/in/robert-goodale-81232446 Looks quite similar to the guy in the wicker chair in the above link. Still with the band in October 1977. Of course, you might look at these three as augments to the band. If that's the case, you could ignore this whole thing - but then you'd probably have to take out Tex Flint, as he was just brass. I've not found any references to Willis Sylvester?

Pascal Lissouba reportedly dead: https://regionweek.com/former-congolese-president-pascal-lissouba-passed-away-at-88-in-france/

Ulla Pia, Danish singer who came 14th in the 1966 competition, reportedly dead: https://translate.google.co.uk/translate?hl=en&sl=da&u=https://www.seoghoer.dk/kendte/ulla-pia-er-doed&prev=search&pto=aue Stop - mens legen er go:

I think it is fair. I've noticed recently that all the main sources have coalesced into a homogenous group where the obits are all of the same folk. There's little to no diversity now - though The Times sometimes pops up with extremely niche folk. Indy sticks out a bit and let's face it they are all moving to online much more.

The Imperials. Did you see this @Ulitzer95? http://www.algomes.com/imperials/haroldbio.html Harold Jenkins might be traceable from the information there. I've tried looking up former bands but turned up nothing.

No Sax in heaven yet but the drummer is waiting. Frankie Banali's demise was a hit for most players, including the top three. Bonuses: Yorkshire Banker hits A Clubs - 5 Additional Points. Joey Russ makes a pair of Ks - 10 Additional Points, Two Pair (As and Ks) - 15 Points - Total = 25 Additional Points. Sean makes a pair of 8s (Hearts and Clubs) - 10 Additional Points; a pair of 8s (Spades and Clubs) - 10 Additional Points and Three 8s - 20 Additional Points - Total = 40 Additional Points. Leaderboard updated.

Well, I did say if it's this guy.... Any mention of Susan Hampshire is good - she's only a step away from Philip Latham....(Have I mentioned he's dead with no obituary?)

Doreen Davies, executive producer at Radio 1, reported dead by Tony: Rather too involved with the Savile scandal, gawd bless her. Here's a clip of her discussing the confrontation: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/world-europe-35655462