Whitehouse 872 Posted September 13, 2014 Kind of a big one. Andrea Mangoriu, drummer of the Chrystal Fighters, died. No cause given but a performance in The Netherlands and also one in Spain was cacelled. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grande Pablo 109 Posted October 15, 2014 Tornadoes drummer Leonard Delaney http://www.contactmusic.com/story/tornadoes-drummer-leonard-delaney-dies-at-71_4414049 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grande Pablo 109 Posted October 19, 2014 (edited) Mick Burt, Chas 'n' Dave's drummer http://www.contactmu...er-dies_4420093 Edited October 19, 2014 by Magere Hein Post moved from topic Dead Pop Stars Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Banshees Scream 110 Posted October 20, 2014 Mick Burt, Chas 'n' Dave's drummer http://www.contactmu...er-dies_4420093 She left the C&D autograph session abruptly because they thought she was invisible. It had to happen. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bibliogryphon 9,588 Posted November 6, 2014 DL investment news from the funeral of Jack Bruce sell Eric Clapton buy Ginger Baker Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,070 Posted February 20, 2015 I said 2015 would be the year of the drummer, in part cuz of Nigel Glockler's condition. He was on my shirt list but seems to have recovered enough to plan on going BACK ON TOUR! Welcome to my 2016 short list! SC http://www.antimusic.com/news/15/February/19Saxons_Nigel_Glockler_Recovered_From_Emergency_Brain_Surgery.shtml Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,655 Posted February 20, 2015 I said 2015 would be the year of the drummer, in part cuz of Nigel Glockler's condition. He was on my shirt list but seems to have recovered enough to plan on going BACK ON TOUR! Welcome to my 2016 short list! SC http://www.antimusic.com/news/15/February/19Saxons_Nigel_Glockler_Recovered_From_Emergency_Brain_Surgery.shtml You've got a shirt list! Awesome. Wear that shirt to the next DLCon, there might be some names on there the rest of us will want to nick. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toast 16,150 Posted February 20, 2015 I said 2015 would be the year of the drummer, in part cuz of Nigel Glockler's condition. He was on my shirt list but seems to have recovered enough to plan on going BACK ON TOUR! Welcome to my 2016 short list! SC http://www.antimusic.com/news/15/February/19Saxons_Nigel_Glockler_Recovered_From_Emergency_Brain_Surgery.shtml You've got a shirt list! Awesome. Wear that shirt to the next DLCon, there might be some names on there the rest of us will want to nick. I haven't got a shirt list, but I've got a shit list. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
charon 4,943 Posted February 21, 2015 Been told Paco , the drummer for Conflict and the Inner Terrestrials has died. No linkee yet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom 2,534 Posted March 17, 2015 Drummer and founding member of Molly Hatchet, Bruce Crump has died at the age of 57 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,070 Posted March 20, 2015 AJ Pero, drummer for Twisted Sister, decided he's not gonna take it anymore at 55 years old. SC http://m.billboard.com/entry/view/id/118912 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 10,979 Posted April 1, 2015 Preston Ritter, drummer of the Electric Prunes, dies at 65: http://ultimateclassicrock.com/preston-ritter-dies/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
themaninblack 2,112 Posted April 1, 2015 Preston Ritter, drummer of the Electric Prunes, dies at 65: http://ultimateclassicrock.com/preston-ritter-dies/ Why are all these "remarkably young at the time" rockers dying all of a sudden? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,062 Posted April 8, 2015 AJ Pero, drummer for Twisted Sister, decided he's not gonna take it anymore at 55 years old. SC http://m.billboard.com/entry/view/id/118912 And so Twisted Sister are now going on farewell tour. Touching, if financially irresponsible....http://www.theguardian.com/music/2015/apr/08/twisted-sister-announce-farewell-tour-following-drummers-death 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,070 Posted April 20, 2015 Twin Shadow drummer Andy Bauer hospitalized after tour bus accident, critical condition. SC http://www.buzzbands.la/2015/04/20/twin-shadow-drummer-andy-bauer-hospitalized-george-lewis-jr-facing-surgery-bus-accident/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,655 Posted April 24, 2015 Local paper in Kent reporting the death of Dickie Judd, played with a few "beat groups" and spent years doing so for Edison Lighthouse. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,062 Posted May 18, 2015 Bobby Irwin (also known as Trehern/Treherne), Van Morrison's longest serving drummer, at 58. http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/bobby-irwin-drummer-producer-and-songwriter-who-worked-with-van-morrison-nick-lowe-and-bryan-ferry-10256128.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom 2,534 Posted May 18, 2015 Bobby Irwin (also known as Trehern/Treherne), Van Morrison's longest serving drummer, at 58. http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/bobby-irwin-drummer-producer-and-songwriter-who-worked-with-van-morrison-nick-lowe-and-bryan-ferry-10256128.html He died over a week ago, I thought someone had already had posted this which is why I didn't bother. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,062 Posted May 18, 2015 Bobby Irwin (also known as Trehern/Treherne), Van Morrison's longest serving drummer, at 58. http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/bobby-irwin-drummer-producer-and-songwriter-who-worked-with-van-morrison-nick-lowe-and-bryan-ferry-10256128.html He died over a week ago, I thought someone had already had posted this which is why I didn't bother. Did 5 searches just to be sure, I wasn't entirely sure either. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom 2,534 Posted May 18, 2015 Bobby Irwin (also known as Trehern/Treherne), Van Morrison's longest serving drummer, at 58. http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/bobby-irwin-drummer-producer-and-songwriter-who-worked-with-van-morrison-nick-lowe-and-bryan-ferry-10256128.html He died over a week ago, I thought someone had already had posted this which is why I didn't bother. Did 5 searches just to be sure, I wasn't entirely sure either. Nick Lowe has had a rough time with people he's worked with dying fairly recently. Ian McLagan last December and Gypie Mayo the year before McLagan, and now Bobby Irwin, Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mijkediablo 79 Posted May 21, 2015 Late of the Pier drummer Ross Dawson has died following an accident. Apt band name. http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/showbiz/news/a648641/late-of-the-piers-drummer-ross-dawson-has-died-he-will-be-eternally-missed.html#~pdkPE15fMEAgqd Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 10,979 Posted May 28, 2015 Darius Minwalla, drummer for the Posies, died at 39 of yet unspecified reasons: http://www.music-news.com/shownews.asp?H=The-Posies-drummer-dies&nItemID=89600 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
charon 4,943 Posted May 28, 2015 One time roxette drummer Christer Jansson aged 51 http://www.dailyroxette.com/sad-news-to-hear-that-christer-jansson-our-wonderful-friend-and-splendid-drumme/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 10,979 Posted May 29, 2015 Mac Poole, who once turned down the offer to join Led Zeppelin, is dead after a long battle against throat cancer: http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/mac_poole_the_drummer_who_turned_down_led_zeppelin_passes_away.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,070 Posted May 29, 2015 Mac Poole, who once turned down the offer to join Led Zeppelin, is dead after a long battle against throat cancer: http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/mac_poole_the_drummer_who_turned_down_led_zeppelin_passes_away.html "Mac was very active during the '60s and '70s, performing with a wide spectrum of bands, including Gong...." What with Daevid Allen's death not long ago, a smidgeon of synchronicity. SC 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
