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Okay, take 2. It's Bob STURT, not Stuart as the Collins book says. Here's a post by him on Facebook. In the comments section he mentions Rock Candy. He lives in Adelaide, Australia now. From County Durham / London. Looks like he's still in the music business and visits the UK regularly. No clues about his age etc. and still can't find him in the GRO. Also, the only other member of Rock Candy that he's friends with is Chris Reeves who commented on that blog link you posted saying that he joined the band after the release of the single. So more info but still nothing useful.

Didn't actually see that page when I was searching! Interesting. There is a Martin O'Mahony born in Chelsea in 1957. Possibly him. Can't find any matching names for the others around that period though. Definitely need a press cutting of some kind to get a head start on this. I find it pretty crazy that nothing is known of a band who had a top 40 single!

Close but no cigar. Gene Corman (wiki), film producer and brother of Roger, dead at 93.

R (part 3/4) Charlie Rich 14 Dec 1932 – 25 Jul 1995 (62) Independent obit Wiki American country singer-songwriter, pianist and guitarist from Colt, Arkansas, nicknamed the Silver Fox, inducted into the Memphis Music Hall of Fame in 2015 16/02/1974 The Most Beautiful Girl #2 13/04/1974 Behind Closed Doors #16 01/02/1975 We Love Each Other #37 Rich Kids Wiki UK new wave band from London, formed in 1977 and disbanded in 1979 with occasional reunions between 2010 and 2019, founded by bass guitarist Glen Matlock following his departure from punk rock band the Sex Pistols, frontman Midge Ure was also a member of Slik, Visage, Ultravox and briefly Thin Lizzy (touring only), he also enjoyed a successful solo career and co-wrote "Do They Know it's Christmas?" by Band Aid – in 2005 he was awarded an OBE, drummer Rusty Egan was also a member of Visage and Skids, guitarist Steve New was a cross-dresser and later went by the name of Stella Nova Rusty Egan 19 Sep 1957 – Living Glen Matlock 27 Aug 1956 – Living Steve New 16 May 1960 – 24 May 2010 (50) Guardian obit Midge Ure 10 Oct 1953 – Living 28/01/1978 Rich Kids #24 Cliff Richard 14 Oct 1940 – Living Wiki UK singer, musician and actor, born in Lucknow, British India and raised in London, real name Harry Rodger Webb, has sold over 250 million records worldwide to date and 21 million singles in the UK alone, making him the 3rd best selling artist in Britain after The Beatles and Elvis Presley, closely associated with his backing group The Shadows (originally called The Drifters – not to be confused with the American group of the same name), initially marketed as a rebellious rock and roll singer but his image gradually softened and he later ventured into contemporary Christian music, awarded an OBE in 1980 and knighted in 1995 21/02/1970 The Joy of Living #25 Released as Cliff and Hank 06/06/1970 Goodbye Sam Hello Samantha #6 05/09/1970 I Ain't Got Time Anymore #21 23/01/1971 Sunny Honey Girl #19 10/04/1971 Silvery Rain #27 17/07/1971 Flying Machine #37 13/11/1971 Sing a Song of Freedom #13 11/03/1972 Jesus #35 26/08/1972 Living in Harmony #12 17/03/1973 Power to All Our Friends #4 The UK's entry for the 1973 Eurovision Song Contest (finished third) 12/05/1973 Help it Along / Tomorrow Rising #29 01/12/1973 Take Me High #27 Featured in the 1973 Cliff Richard film Take Me High 18/05/1974 (You Keep Me) Hangin' on #13 07/02/1976 Miss You Nights #15 08/05/1976 Devil Woman #9 21/08/1976 I Can't Ask For Anymore Than You #17 04/12/1976 Hey Mr. Dream Maker #31 05/03/1977 My Kinda Life #15 16/07/1977 When Two Worlds Drift Apart #46 31/03/1979 Green Light #57 21/07/1979 We Don't Talk Anymore #1 03/11/1979 Hot Shot #46 Jonathan Richman and the Modern Lovers Wiki American rock band from Natick, Massachusetts, formed in 1970 and disbanded in 1988, frontman Jonathan Richman also had a successful solo career, drummer David Robinson was also a member of rock band The Cars and keyboardist Jerry Harrison was a member of rock band Talking Heads Ernie Brooks 28 Sep 1949 – Living Jerry Harrison 21 Feb 1949 – Living Jonathan Richman 16 May 1951 – Living David Robinson 02 Apr 1949 – Living 16/07/1977 Roadrunner #11 29/10/1977 Egyptian Reggae #5 21/01/1978 The Morning of Our Lives #29 The Righteous Brothers Wiki American pop duo from Orange County, California, inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2003, Hatfield died in November 2003 from heart failure related to cocaine use Bobby Hatfield 10 Aug 1940 – 05 Nov 2003 (63) Guardian obit Bill Medley 19 Sep 1940 – Living 19/11/1977 You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin' (2nd re-release) #42 The Rimshots Wiki American funk and disco band, formed around 1971 Tommy Keith n/a – before 2004 Walter Morris 24 Jul 1948 – 24 Mar 2011 (62) Obit Clarence Oliver 07 Jan 1954 – Living Mozart Pierre-Louis 03 Feb 1949 – Living Bernadette Randle 08 Jan 1947 – Jun 2016 (69) Obit Jonathan Williams 29 Mar 1952 – Living 19/07/1975 7-6-5-4-3-2-1 (Blow Your Whistle) #26 Retitled cover of Get Up by Blue Mink Miguel Rios 07 Jun 1944 – Living Wiki Spanish pop and rock and roll singer, composer and actor from Granada 11/07/1970 A Song of Joy #16 Based on the last movement from Beethoven's Symphony No. 9 Minnie Riperton 08 Nov 1947 – 12 Jul 1979 (31) NY Times obit Wiki American singer-songwriter from Chicago, Illinois, known for her five-octave soprano range, died in July 1979 after a three year battle with breast cancer 12/04/1975 Loving You #2 The Ritchie Family Wiki American disco vocal trio from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, formed in 1975 and disbanded in 1984, assembled by French disco producer Jacques Morali (1947–1991) who also created Village People, Gwendolyn Oliver was married to Fred Wesley (b. 1943) who was a trombonist in Parliament-Funkadelic (see Funkadelic) and worked with James Brown Theodosia "Dodie" Draher 13 Apr 1948 – Living Ednah Holt 28 Mar 1948 – Living Cheryl Mason Jacks 04 Sep 1948 – Living Gwendolyn Oliver 21 Jul 1949 – 27 Nov 2020 (71) Local obit Jacqui Smith-Lee 05 Aug 19?? – Living Cassandra Ann Wooten 12 Nov 1949 – Living 23/08/1975 Brazil #41 18/09/1976 The Best Disco in Town #10 17/02/1979 American Generation #49 Austin Roberts 19 Sep 1945 – Living Wiki American pop and country singer-songwriter from Newport News, Virginia, real name George Austin Robertson Jr. 25/10/1975 Rocky #22 BA Robertson 12 Sep 1956 – Living Wiki UK singer-songwriter, keyboardist, producer and actor from Glasgow, Scotland, the "BA" stands for Brain Alexander 28/07/1979 Bang Bang #2 27/10/1979 Knocked it Off #8 Smokey Robinson 19 Feb 1940 – Living Wiki American R&B and soul singer-songwriter, record producer and executive from Detroit, Michigan, frontman of R&B vocal group Smokey Robinson and The Miracles (who became simply The Miracles and used another lead singer when he was absent), inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1987, with his group following in 2012 23/02/1974 Just My Soul Responding #35 24/02/1979 Pops, We Love You (A Tribute to Father) #66 Released as Diana Ross, Marvin Gaye, Smokey Robinson and Stevie Wonder / Recorded in honour of the 90th birthday of Motown Founder Berry Gordy's father, who died later that year from cancer Smokey Robinson and The Miracles [see also The Miracles] Wiki American R&B vocal group from Detroit, Michigan, the first successful act on the Motown label, Smokey Robinson later enjoyed a solo career and he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1987, controversially The Miracles were not inducted until 2012 Pete Moore 19 Nov 1938 – 29 Nov 2017 (79) Telegraph obit Smokey Robinson 19 Feb 1940 – Living Claudette Rogers 20 Jun 1942 – Living Bobby Rogers 19 Feb 1940 – 03 Mar 2013 (73) LA Times obit Marv Tarplin 13 Jun 1941 – 30 Sep 2011 (70) Guardian obit Ronnie White 05 Apr 1939 – 26 Aug 1995 (56) NY Times obit 01/08/1970 The Tears of a Clown #1 Originally released in 1967 but failed to chart 30/01/1971 (Come 'round Here) I'm the One You Need #13 05/06/1971 I Don't Blame You at All #11 02/10/1976 The Tears of a Clown (re-release) #34 Tom Robinson Band Wiki UK punk rock and new wave band from London, formed in 1976 and disbanded in 1979, frontman Tom Robinson later had a successful solo career, their song Glad to be Gay became an anthem for the LGBT rights movement in Britain, keyboardist Mark Ambler was thrown out of the pub where they played their first gig for being underage Mark Ambler 1960 – Living Preston Heyman 05 Mar 1953 – Living Danny Kustow 10 May 1955 – 11 Mar 2019 (63) Obit Ian "Quince" Parker 26 Nov 1953 – Living Tom Robinson 01 Jun 1950 – Living Dolphin Taylor 10 Nov 1958 – Living 22/10/1977 2-4-6-8 Motorway #5 18/02/1978 Don't Take No For an Answer #18 13/05/1978 Up Against the Wall #33 17/03/1979 Bully For You #68 Rock Candy Discogs UK pop group from London, formed in 1971 and disbanded in 1972 Mike Lovatt no info available Martin O'Mahony no info available Butch Osborn no info available Bob Sturt 1949 – Living 11/09/1971 Remember #32 NB: Probably one of the most obscure acts I've come across whilst doing this entire project. Next to nothing on them online. The lineup came from the Collins Complete UK Hit Singles book. Can't find it replicated elsewhere. Clodagh Rodgers 05 Mar 1947 – Living Wiki UK pop singer and actress from Warrenpoint, County Down, Northern Ireland 04/04/1970 Everybody Go Home the Party's Over #47 20/03/1971 Jack in the Box #4 The UK's entry for the 1971 Eurovision Song Contest (finished fourth) 09/10/1971 Lady Love Bug #28 Kenny Rogers 21 Aug 1938 – 20 Mar 2020 (81) Guardian obit Wiki American country and pop singer-songwriter, actor and record producer from Houston, Texas, sold over 100 million records worldwide making him one of the best selling artists of all time, inducted into the County Music Hall of Fame in 2013, co-founder of restaurant chain Kenny Rogers Roasters 30/04/1977 Lucille #1 17/09/1977 We've Got Tonight #28 Released as Kenny Rogers & Sheena Easton / Cover of a single by Bob Seger & the Silver Bullet Band 02/06/1979 Eyes That See in the Dark #61 Kenny Rogers and The First Edition Wiki American electric rock band from California, Kenny Rogers later went on to have a successful solo career as a country and pop singer-songwriter, actor and record producer, he sold over 100 million records worldwide making him one of the best selling artists of all time, he was inducted into the County Music Hall of Fame in 2013, Mickey Jones became a prolific actor and Thelma Camacho an opera singer Thelma Camacho 28 Dec 1947 – Living Mickey Jones 10 Jun 1941 – 07 Feb 2018 (76) LA Times obit Kenny Rogers 21 Aug 1938 – 20 Mar 2020 (81) Guardian obit Mike Settle 20 Mar 1941 – Living Terry Williams 06 Jun 1947 – Living 07/02/1970 Something's Burning #8

76 pages since thread creation in December 2015? Prince Philip's was started in November 2003 and is just ahead on 80.

Been watching through a lot of the Louis Theroux documentaries on Netflix recently. Last night watched Keith Harris and Orville, which was shot around 2001. Both Keith's parents were in it and were quite sprightly for their age. His father Norman Ernest Harris (b. 1912) was also a ventriloquist. He died in 2005. His mother Lilian (known as "Lila") Harris (b. 1917) is still with us, aged 103. Cheshire Live coverage of her 100th birthday in 2017.

Worldwide there has been far, far more COVID cases than that. I thought that was obvious. 1) Many people are totally asymptomatic or have mild symptoms and won't get tested period. 2) Other countries are not able to test everyone. Here in the UK, for months they were only testing people who were classed as being vulernable and at risk. 3) In some other countries figures are being fudged to make the problem look minimal in order to keep the economy/society functioning and to act as propaganda to the outside world – there have likely been far far more cases in China, Russia, and indeed many cases in dictatorships like Turkmenistan and North Korea where it is said there are "no cases".

My bad!! Fixed.

Alright, another 15. Still trying to think outside the box. Frank Williams Actor, one of only two surviving cast members of Dad's Army (the other is Ian Lavender). Turning 90. Very frail in recent photos. EDIT: Died 26 Jun 2022 (aged 90) Edward Shames U.S. Army Colonel, the last surviving officer from Easy Company (who were featured in Band of Brothers). Turning 99. EDIT: Died 3 Dec 2021 (aged 99) Kim Weston Soul singer, best known for duetting with Marvin Gaye on "It Takes Two". Turning 82. In 2016 it was reported that she was in a really bad way, in and out of hospitals and trying to raise money through GoFundMe. Norman Scarth Political activist, blogger and decorated WWII vet. Turning 96. . Clint Hill U.S. Secret Services agent, the last surviving person in the limousine that JFK was shot in. Turning 89. Sidney Cooke Child molester, known as "Britain's most notorious pedophile" (that was before Jimmy Savile). Turning 94. Now bedridden, unable to walk or talk following a stroke a few years ago. Should be on next year's DL if he makes the starting line. Katherine Jackson Mother of Michael Jackson (and the other 9). Reported in 2019 that she was in "dire health" – suffered a heart attack in January 2019, and a stroke several months before. Sir James Anderton Chief Constable of Greater Manchester (1976–1991), known as a moral crusader and an all round arsehole. Turning 89. EDIT: Died 5 May 2022 (aged 89) Janie Jones Singer, but more famous for being a huge tart in the 60s Turning 80. Seldom (if ever) heard from these days. Tim Curry Actor, known for his roles in The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Home Alone 2, Annie, Legend, Muppet Treasure Island etc. Suffered a debilitating stroke several years ago which has affected his physical and mental health greatly, still smoking like a chimney though. Geoffrey Leonard Pedophile activist, became the unlikely source of a meme after a famous mid-2000s interview Turning 87. Suffering from dementia, Parkinson's and very frail. Lord Norman Tebbit and Lady Margaret Tebbit Thatcher Government grandee and nurse Turning 90 and 87, respectively. Margaret has been disabled and needing care since the Brighton Bombing. Norman looks like death warmed up. EDIT: Lady Tebbit died on 19 Dec 2020 (aged 86) Robert Earl English traditional pop singer who enjoyed 3 charting hits in the late 1950s. His son, Robert Earl Jr., founded Planet Hollywood. Turning 95. Now lives in the States and seldom heard from. Robert Fyfe Scottish actor, best known for his role of Howard in Last of the Summer Wine Turning 96 according to his Wiki page but his birth year has been disputed a number of times. May be up to 8 years younger. Recent pic here. EDIT: Died 15 Sep 2021 (aged 90) Russ Tamblyn Actor and dancer, one of two surviving "brothers" from Seven Brides For Seven Brothers, also starred in West Side Story and Twin Peaks Turning 87. Had open heart surgery in 2014. It went wrong, but he recovered. Lucky to be alive, worth watching.

Updated. I'm a little anxious about Terry Smart dying off radar.

Good question. I wouldn't imagine so. Thankfully I don't think we've ever had any high profile inmates over 100 in the UK? Could you imagine though... that would be a PR nightmare for the Royals and the Government (though that may just be an incentive for some civil servant to sneak one in the post anyway ).

Full Fact say between 0.5% and 1%, and they've done a pretty thorough analysis if you read the page.

The rule of three occurs in just two days... Death notice for James Law, 2nd Baron Coleraine (wiki), aged 89: http://announcements.telegraph.co.uk/deaths/244820/coleraine Death notice for Edward Greynville, 4th Baron Ashbourne, (wiki), aged 87: http://announcements.telegraph.co.uk/deaths/244789/ashbourne Both sat in the House of Lords as Conservatives until 1999.

Someone from the Hollywood Reporter finally rolled out of bed and wrote an obituary. They're always so bloody slow.

Seems very scientific.

That’s sad. I like Jim Sillars because he’s never been afraid to speak his mind and break ranks, whereas the rest of his party is a nauseating cult with every one of its elected representatives sharing the same opinion on everything.

Been bored today with no work so some ideas for 2021. Not all DL worthy but I reckon all could obit so definitely DDP material at the very least. Some are ill/frail (or rumoured to be), others I've just listed because of age/curiosity. Sister Paula Nielsen Self-styled "trans-televangelist", a regular guest on the Clive James Show in the 1980s Turning 83. Suffered a big stroke several years ago, seldom seen since. EDIT: Died 30 Jun 2022 (aged 83) Gene Shalit Film critic. Turning 95. Reclusive since retiring in 2010, last public appearance 2015. Arthur White Actor, best known for appearing in A Touch of Frost alongside his younger brother, Sir David Jason. Turning 88. Jeanette Charles Actress, known for playing Queen Elizabeth II in movies. Turning 94. Retired in 2014. Gail Halvorsen Command bomber in the U.S. Air Force, known for his role in the Berlin Airlift of 1948–49. Turning 101. Rumoured to be in ill health. EDIT: Died 16 Feb 2022 (aged 101) Winnie Ewing First female SNP MP and somewhat of a fetish for Nats, nicknamed Madame Ecosse. Turning 92. Rumoured to be in ill health. EDIT: Died 21 Jun 2023 (aged 93) Philippe de Gaulle French admiral and senator, the last living child of Charles de Gaulle. Turning 100. Couldn't attend the VE Day celebrations in 2020 because of ill health. Ernest Angley Controversial televangelist and cult leader with the world's most unconvincing wig. Turning 100. EDIT: Died 7 May 2021 (aged 99) Eddie Stobart Businessman and founder of the UK's most famous haulage company Turning 92. Little info out there on him, can't even find a picture! Michael Moore Left wing activist and filmmaker Turning 67. Obese and refuses to lose weight. Had a brush with death in 2016, spending time in intensive care with pneumonia. Margie Phelps née Simms Bigot. Member of the Westboro Baptist Church, widow of founder Fred who died in 2014. Turning 96. Frail and not seen in public for years. EDIT: Died off radar on 18 Apr 2020 (aged 94) Mary Holt Tory MP (1970–74) for Preston North (preceded and succeeded by Ronald Atkins!) Turning 97. Was said to be in poor health in 2018. EDIT: Died 17 Feb 2021 (aged 96) Marguerite LeWars Played the photographer in Dr. No, the only credited cast member still living other than Sir Sean Connery and Ursula Andress, also Miss Jamaica Turning 83. Still active and just written a book, hoping to score an HBO or Netflix series with it. Still worth keeping an eye on. Colin Jeavons Actor, probably best known for playing Stamper in the original House of Cards. Turning 92. I saw a photo of him from a few years ago looking frail. Can't find it now. Joe Turkel Actor, best known for his role of Dr. Tyrell in Blade Runner. Turning 94. Retired from acting in 1999 but continued to make public appearances. Though the last one I can find is this from 2017. EDIT: Died 27 Jun 2022 (aged 94) That's 15. I'll do another 15 tonight. Anything to prevent this turning into another thread about Trump!

Just how do you arrive at that “statistic”? The virus has a mortality rate of less than 1%. That <1% is overwhelmingly people who are elderly and/or have underlying conditions like terminal cancer. Who in the White House staff comes under that focus?

No, not dead. I just suddenly remembered him earlier when considering names for my own list next year. I note that from the above article he was battling dementia in April 2019 and was then said to be very ill. He'll be 86 in April (if he makes it to then). Him and Sidney Cooke should feature alongside Peter Sutcliffe on next year's DL. All three likely to kick the bucket, and three reasons to cheer.

Thought I'd update this. Nearly 2 years on and 5 gone, 9 still living. Prince Philip could soon become the oldest living hereditary peer.

Hmmm. Simmons will likely be around for a while yet though. He's always shunned the rock n roll lifestyle and openly criticised it. Clean living. He is 71 though so worth keeping an eye on.

Hmm cheers, will keep in mind. Do we have anything to tie him to Penzance, Cornwall though? On a personal note, who the bloody hell calls their son "Tony"? Honestly. You're holding a newborn baby boy in your arms and say "Yeah he's a Tony". Conjures images of a middle aged bloke at the pub slugging on a pint and munching on a pack of McCoys.

TBF, your post doesn't contain the minimum threshold of unnecessary exclamation marks to qualify as a Coffin_Lodger original.

Early door hysteria. If the liberal media and the Democrats are not careful, they'll create voter complacency amongst their natural voters, and also galvanise a voter turnout from the right.

Instagram reporting the death of French winemaker and cook Lucie "Lulu" Peyraud (wiki) aged 102. Her husband Lucien, also a renowned winemaker, died in 1996. Translation: "This morning, Lulu joined Lucien. She stays with us forever - her joy and good humor fill our thoughts."