tomarse 84 Posted January 3, 2021 My parents went to see Gerry and the Pacemakers at Weston Super Mare. Supporting them that day was them Beatles. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vinegar Tits 607 Posted January 3, 2021 Surprised my sister hasn't messaged me from Australia with "I told you so", as it was her suggestion that led us to putting him on our list a few years ago. Anyway, RIP. Gerry And The Pacemakers are hugely significant in British culture, even if they weren't actually much cop artistically. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,086 Posted January 3, 2021 8 minutes ago, tomarse said: My parents went to see Gerry and the Pacemakers at Weston Super Mare. Supporting them that day was them Beatles. Hmm, I can only find a reference to their July 1963 tour which included 6 dates at the Odeon, Weston Super Mare and them Beatles were top of the bill? Oh look @Ulitzer95, Tommy Quickly! (ha!) 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,086 Posted January 3, 2021 I'm still trying to find the reference, but Epstein went mad when he heard that on one date only three Beatles turned up and Gerry Marsden had to step in, singing with them on top of an orange box because Gerry was shorter than the others! So old Gerry did sing with them, if I recall correctly, just before the Fabs Parlophone deal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
harrymcnallysblueandwhitearmy 1,698 Posted January 3, 2021 10 minutes ago, YoungWillz said: @Ulitzer95 I went to that gig but only to see Tommy Wallis and Beryl tinkling their xylophones (ooh missus, titter ye not). I went to the pub after they played. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spade_Cooley 9,569 Posted January 3, 2021 31 minutes ago, tomarse said: My parents went to see Gerry and the Pacemakers at Weston Super Mare. Supporting them that day was them Beatles. Read this post in the voice of Brian Glover in Porridge. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CoffinLodger 1,248 Posted January 3, 2021 I know some people make fun of me for saying this but I really do think this is the death of a true British pop legend.Who has not heard of Gerry and the Pacemakers? Watching him sing You'll Never Walk Alone on the news did bring tears to my eyes, and I'm not even from Liverpool never mind support them ! A day of true sadness in the pop music world ..My condolences to the people of Liverpool. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tomarse 84 Posted January 3, 2021 49 minutes ago, YoungWillz said: Hmm, I can only find a reference to their July 1963 tour which included 6 dates at the Odeon, Weston Super Mare and them Beatles were top of the bill? Oh look @Ulitzer95, Tommy Quickly! (ha!) maybe my parents were chatting shite ! I’m sure they said it was 61. I’ll ask them 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,086 Posted January 3, 2021 10 minutes ago, tomarse said: maybe my parents were chatting shite ! I’m sure they said it was 61. I’ll ask them If I am right, Gerry And The Pacemakers were in Hamburg for early 1961 at the Top Ten Club, and in mid 1961 The Beatles headed there, sometime recording My Bonnie with Tony Sheridan, while Gerry et al headed back to Liverpool. They were back playing the Cavern and Litherland Town Hall with Gerry and the Pacemakers definitely until late 1961 (even swapping stage outfits and forming a "supergroup") but Epstein didn't see them until November 1961. I don't believe they ventured as far as Weston Super Mare that year. But I'll bow to folk who were actually there, of course. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
harrymcnallysblueandwhitearmy 1,698 Posted January 3, 2021 12 minutes ago, tomarse said: maybe my parents were chatting shite ! I’m sure they said it was 61. I’ll ask them Well, they did christen you Tom Arse. And assured you that you weren't really adopted. Serious questions need to be addressed to Mr and Mrs Arse. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 18,491 Posted January 10, 2021 Olivia Harrison in hospital with covid, according to Twitter and her instagram. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Imelda 621 Posted January 17, 2021 For completeness https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-9157015/Phil-Spector-dead-81-Jailed-Wall-Sound-producer-dies-COVID.html 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,086 Posted January 23, 2021 Ron Campbell, animator on Yellow Submarine and The Beatles 1960s TV cartoon series, reportedly dead aged 81: IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1054431/ 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Charlotte's Controller 195 Posted January 23, 2021 (edited) Ron Campbell Whilst he was alive the majority of us would not of been aware of what he did and his influence. RIP your work was appreciated. This is one of the reasons that I appreciate the Deathlist, so many people are not recognised for their achievements in their fields when they occur . People should appreciate this man for their influence on their childhhood. Edited January 23, 2021 by Charlotte's Controller English, grammar, Omissions - Alcohol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deathrace 1,171 Posted February 9, 2021 Ringo has just tweeted this photo of himself. Assuming it's recent, he looks good for 80 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,070 Posted February 10, 2021 Haha your a moron if you think that’s an 80-year old. Sans EXTREME editing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Genfærd 452 Posted February 10, 2021 26 minutes ago, Sir Creep said: Haha your a moron if you think that’s an 80-year old. Sans EXTREME editing. I am a moron. Explain which parts that has been 'extreme' edited. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ulitzer95 12,703 Posted February 10, 2021 33 minutes ago, Sir Creep said: Haha your a moron if you think that’s an 80-year old. Sans EXTREME editing. Zzzzzzz. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,070 Posted February 10, 2021 1 hour ago, Ulitzer95 said: Zzzzzzz. Profound, as usual. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ulitzer95 12,703 Posted February 10, 2021 4 minutes ago, Sir Creep said: Profound, as usual. That's a big word for you. Don't overexert yourself now. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lewd_Squirrel 331 Posted February 10, 2021 Meh, Sir Creep, & his protege Perhaps are just shit causing cunts, who should be banned from this web site, for being trolls, and nothing more. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Genfærd 452 Posted February 10, 2021 14 minutes ago, Lewd_Squirrel said: Meh, Sir Creep, & his protege Perhaps are just shit causing cunts, who should be banned from this web site, for being trolls, and nothing more. I know. Still want to hear his take on that comment. I fail to see how its edited. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Perhaps 1,425 Posted February 10, 2021 25 minutes ago, Lewd_Squirrel said: Meh, Sir Creep, & his protege Perhaps are just shit causing cunts, who should be banned from this web site, for being trolls, and nothing more. I made one throw off comment about your silly 300 person list and now I'm a "troll" and a "shit causing cunt"? Are you mentally unwell? I'm so sorry my remark upset you to this extent. Your plan to spam me with private messages won't work now btw, as your angry ass is blocked from sending them! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GEMINEYE 207 Posted February 10, 2021 3 hours ago, Sir Creep said: Haha your a moron if you think that’s an 80-year old. Sans EXTREME editing. It's "you're". Moron. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lewd_Squirrel 331 Posted February 10, 2021 45 minutes ago, Perhaps said: I made one throw off comment about your silly 300 person list and now I'm a "troll" and a "shit causing cunt"? Are you mentally unwell? I'm so sorry my remark upset you to this extent. Your plan to spam me with private messages won't work now btw, as your angry ass is blocked from sending them! You're still a cunt. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
