Our Sole 5 Posted February 24, 2005 Looks like Edwyn could cheat the list by a few years....... Edwyn Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,684 Posted February 24, 2005 f**k! I've laughed my way through thread after thread on here but I love Edwyn Collins -got loads of the old records. Think I'll have a blast of 'You Can't Hide Your Love Forever' to cheer me up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rude Kid 3 Posted February 24, 2005 it up and start again? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slave to the Grave 26 Posted February 24, 2005 it up and start again? Magnifique Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
football_fan 42 Posted February 24, 2005 It does not look good Singer Edwyn Collins 'Critical' Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest iain s mith Posted February 24, 2005 Edwyn Collins,45 yr old ex lead singer of 80s band Orange Juice and wiyth a solo career of his own in the 90s,is critically ill after a brain haemmoerrage.details at http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/music/4295247.stm .Looks like its very much touch and go at the moment. [separate threads merged] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tuber Mirum 126 Posted February 28, 2005 Strangely enough, a chap I know, also a Scottish musician, had the same kind of thing. He is fine now. I think if those brain haemmorages don't kill you right away, you have a fair chance of getting back to normal. Let's hope that's how it is for Edwyn. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Josco 49 Posted February 28, 2005 Strangely enough, a chap I know, also a Scottish musician, had the same kind of thing. He is fine now. I think if those brain haemmorages don't kill you right away, you have a fair chance of getting back to normal. Let's hope that's how it is for Edwyn. How can one tell? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tuber Mirum 126 Posted February 28, 2005 Mr Josco, am I to understand you wish to cast aspersions on the normality of Scottish musicians? If so, you can expect Captain Oates and me round your place first thing tomorrow for tea and your toenails. Followed by a bagpipe recital. Now what could be more normal that that? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Oates 21 Posted February 28, 2005 ...but I may possibly leave before the bagpipe recital, if nobody minds. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Typhoid Harry 23 Posted March 1, 2005 Relevant movie quote (sometimes they get it right)... Sean Connery (A Scotsman) as Private Flanagan: "It takes an Irishman to play the pipes!" (From "The Longest Day".) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IKYWN 6 Posted March 2, 2005 Had emergency brain surgery now. Things aren't looking too good are they? http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/music/4311119.stm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tuber Mirum 126 Posted March 2, 2005 Musicians? Scottish ones. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Death Watch Beatle 41 Posted March 2, 2005 Probably duplicate info. to earlier postings, but I'm in a bit of a hurry, so... just heard on the radio that Edwyn is knocking on deaths door (my interpretation) after having a second haemorage and his health getting very much worse. DWB Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
football_fan 42 Posted March 2, 2005 He is definitely a goner. The indication from the news reports is that he is near death. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cerberus 304 Posted March 17, 2005 I heard on a radio feature this morning that Edwyn is making a good recovery, but there's nothing about it (or his illness, for that matter) on his website. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,684 Posted March 19, 2005 There is now. The homepage makes it clear he's already bucked the odds and is showing signs of improvement. What presence eh? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Bearer 6,130 Posted May 5, 2005 lucky white heather* *Scottish humour Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest toffee Posted July 20, 2005 Just read this and noticed a bit out of date. I'm a little out of touch with celebs in the UK since emigrating to New Zealand last year. http://news.scotsman.com/music.cfm?id=217212005 TIA. toffee Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,684 Posted July 20, 2005 I think he's making a slow recovery although - for those around him - he's in the tough stage. The bit where he's out of danger but in a depressingly lowly state of awareness. Then again, if a mighty chunk of his brain is gone for good he could always make a comback writing songs for McFly! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VSBfromH 74 Posted July 20, 2005 Slightly (!) more up-to-date (July 10th) here: Latest Good luck, Edwyn! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Clive's NOT Dunn 7 Posted July 20, 2005 Slightly (!) more up-to-date (July 10th) here: Latest Good luck, Edwyn! Edwyn says "Reality dawns and we will get there". I see the lyrics haven't improved. Mind you anyone who gets the word allegorically in a pop song deserves to live. Go on son. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anubis the Jackal 77 Posted July 20, 2005 Uh-oh, unanimous 'nice-guy' thread alert. See also Pete McCarthy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Bearer 6,130 Posted August 2, 2005 up and walking Seems much better now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
