maryportfuncity 10,647 Posted February 13, 2018 29 minutes ago, drol said: Johnny Clegg cancels scheduled gigs till July because he's undertaking a "lenghty and complex treatment". Hmm - he still thinks re-starting in the summer a goer though, I think Morgan Tsangarai is on my DDP bench and Clegg is on the pitch Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FixedBusiness 407 Posted February 28, 2018 A little update on Clegg Announces his last show will be in Zimbabwe in May. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 10,974 Posted March 1, 2018 On 28.2.2018 at 18:28, FixedBusiness said: A little update on Clegg Announces his last show will be in Zimbabwe in May. I think Clegg will be the big will-he-or-won't-he pick this year. If he survives the year, he won't last until summer 2019. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joey Russ 7,228 Posted March 1, 2018 Always had a feeling there was a chance for him to die in 2018, but I was more interested in Smith and Tsvangirai for my 8 pointers, who both already died. It’ll be interesting to see how he goes this year. If he makes 2019, a near certain drop 40 candidate imo... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zsa Zsa's leg 884 Posted March 2, 2018 On 2/28/2018 at 11:28, FixedBusiness said: A little update on Clegg Announces his last show will be in Zimbabwe in May. Hope he delivers a killer performance for Mugabe while he's at it. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,647 Posted March 14, 2018 Better report this here - you won't hear about a cult hero irish piper pegging out on this week's over-stuffed Last Word Link: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-43404575 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DevonDeathTrip 2,358 Posted March 15, 2018 2 hours ago, maryportfuncity said: Better report this here - you won't hear about a cult hero irish piper pegging out on this week's over-stuffed Last Word Link: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-43404575 Planxty fan here, so quite sad about this. These 60s and 70s Irish folkies tend not to make old bones, as evidenced by the mass deceased ranks of The Dubliners, The Clancy Brothers & Tommy Makem, etc. O'Flynn's old bandmate Christy Moore, 73, never the healthiest looking of people, is worth a mention here. He's still touring, but has had significant health issues in the past, including alcoholism. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,647 Posted March 15, 2018 15 hours ago, DevonDeathTrip said: Planxty fan here, so quite sad about this. These 60s and 70s Irish folkies tend not to make old bones, as evidenced by the mass deceased ranks of The Dubliners, The Clancy Brothers & Tommy Makem, etc. O'Flynn's old bandmate Christy Moore, 73, never the healthiest looking of people, is worth a mention here. He's still touring, but has had significant health issues in the past, including alcoholism. Aye, a fair point re their longevity - no mystery mind Do these guys look like strangers to a decent drink? Rant over! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mad Hatter2 85 Posted March 15, 2018 (edited) 21 hours ago, DevonDeathTrip said: Planxty fan here, so quite sad about this. These 60s and 70s Irish folkies tend not to make old bones, as evidenced by the mass deceased ranks of The Dubliners, The Clancy Brothers & Tommy Makem, etc. O'Flynn's old bandmate Christy Moore, 73, never the healthiest looking of people, is worth a mention here. He's still touring, but has had significant health issues in the past, including alcoholism. Its the Irish lifestyle of excessive drinking and smoking and in general being cool that makes them die earlier. Christy Moore won't make it to 80 and neither will Van Morrison. Of the two I see Van Morrison going first. Edited March 15, 2018 by DevonDeathTrip Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
charon 4,943 Posted March 15, 2018 19 hours ago, maryportfuncity said: Better report this here - you won't hear about a cult hero irish piper pegging out on this week's over-stuffed Last Word Link: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-43404575 Reported in dead pop star thread well afore. Not 'folk' to some but 'pop'. Pop stands for 'popular'. ..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ObakeFilter 904 Posted April 6, 2018 Martin Cockerham of Spirogyra has passed away... what a great musician he was. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,070 Posted April 6, 2018 Spirogyra....Now THERE'S a band who's name I haven't heard in a long while. I used to listen to them, but somehow they fell by the wayside. Think I'll drudge up a couple albums worth today. SC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,070 Posted April 6, 2018 On 3/15/2018 at 11:19, charon said: Reported in dead pop star thread well afore. Not 'folk' to some but 'pop'. Pop stands for 'popular'. ..... Agreed. Pop or even jazz, but not country or folk. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JQW 283 Posted April 6, 2018 There's two bands with variations on that name: Firstly, Spirogyra, a UK acid-folk act associated with the Canterbury Scene. They put out three albums in the early 1970s to little success, and reformed a few year ago. Barbara Gaskin was the most notable member. Secondly Spiro Gyra, the US jazz fusion act. Former around the time the other act folded for the first time, still going. Had a big hit in the late 1970s with Morning Dance. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,070 Posted April 6, 2018 OK I thought it a bit odd it was one word. Learn something new every day here on DL. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,647 Posted April 9, 2018 We might want to start form studying where Don - American Pie - McLean is concerned. The 72 year old combover king has in the past been known to be fond of a drink or twelve and is currently restrained from harrassing estranged wife Patrisha after she claimed physical abuse against him. In the meantime the lingerie model Paris Dylan, originally hired to handle his social media, now appears to be his partner. Cynicism suggests it's maybe a load of bollocks designed to drag two fairly mediocre careers into the tabloids but if it isn't then surely his ticker is on borrowed time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 10,974 Posted April 11, 2018 Irish Folk singer Mary Black has shingles: https://www.hotpress.com/Mary-Black/news/Mary-Black-Cancels-Gigs-Due-To-Ill-Health/21988862.html She also has a throat and ear infection, a.k.a. "sniffles". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 18,477 Posted April 11, 2018 Just now, gcreptile said: Irish Folk singer Mary Black has shingles: https://www.hotpress.com/Mary-Black/news/Mary-Black-Cancels-Gigs-Due-To-Ill-Health/21988862.html She also has a throat and ear infection, a.k.a. "sniffles". NOT THE SNIFFLES! DEAR GOD! ONTO THE SHORTLISTS NOW! Next you'll be telling me she's somehow caught manflu and all. 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 10,974 Posted May 8, 2018 On 9.4.2018 at 16:49, maryportfuncity said: We might want to start form studying where Don - American Pie - McLean is concerned. The 72 year old combover king has in the past been known to be fond of a drink or twelve and is currently restrained from harrassing estranged wife Patrisha after she claimed physical abuse against him. In the meantime the lingerie model Paris Dylan, originally hired to handle his social media, now appears to be his partner. Cynicism suggests it's maybe a load of bollocks designed to drag two fairly mediocre careers into the tabloids but if it isn't then surely his ticker is on borrowed time. In good form and "not a monster": https://www.theguardian.com/music/2018/may/08/don-mclean-bridgewater-hall-manchester Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheFunkyPhantom 53 Posted May 8, 2018 On 15/03/2018 at 15:10, maryportfuncity said: Aye, a fair point re their longevity - no mystery mind Do these guys look like strangers to a decent drink? Rant over! I was trying to think up something witty to say about the metropolitan Police, mass hysteria in the 1970s over anything vaguely Gaelic & innocent Irish men being fitted up for crimes they didn't do,but unfortunately I drew a complete blank.Good job they always got back to their hotels safely after their gigs in Kilburn :-/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheFunkyPhantom 53 Posted May 8, 2018 On 09/04/2018 at 15:49, maryportfuncity said: We might want to start form studying where Don - American Pie - McLean is concerned. The 72 year old combover king has in the past been known to be fond of a drink or twelve and is currently restrained from harrassing estranged wife Patrisha after she claimed physical abuse against him. In the meantime the lingerie model Paris Dylan, originally hired to handle his social media, now appears to be his partner. Cynicism suggests it's maybe a load of bollocks designed to drag two fairly mediocre careers into the tabloids but if it isn't then surely his ticker is on borrowed time. I don't know what Don sees in her? I mean,take away the pretty face,the pneumatic bosom and the 'hot as hell' ass and what have you got?? He needs help Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,070 Posted May 8, 2018 1 hour ago, TheFunkyPhantom said: I don't know what Don sees in her? I mean,take away the pretty face,the pneumatic bosom and the 'hot as hell' ass and what have you got?? He needs help Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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gcreptile 10,974 Posted May 21, 2018 On 20/09/2016 at 21:45, gcreptile said: Dick Gaughan, Scottish folk singer, isn't sure but thinks he has had a stroke. http://www.thenational.scot/news/fans-rally-round-after-illness-hits-folk-icon-dick-gaughan.22613 His agent says that they don't know exactly what, but something isn't right. Please donate to his crowdfunding page. Going through my longlist... There was a tribute concert for him in February. He also appeared on stage, "frail in every aspect of his appearance": https://morningstaronline.co.uk/article/paying-due-tribute (Yes, a link to the morning star online!) 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
