YoungWillz 21,044 Posted December 29, 2015 John 'Brad' Bradbury, drummer with The Specials, has died at 52. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-35194738 My comment? Bloody feck! RIP Bradders! Edit: Just seen drunkasaskunk's post too, deserved in both threads. Gangsters: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ujMDOYZt6QY Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 10,971 Posted January 5, 2016 Jason Mackenroth, drummer and saxophonist with the Henry Rollins Band and Mother Superior, is dead of prostate cancer: http://loudwire.com/rollins-band-mother-superior-drummer-jason-mackenroth-passes-away/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,044 Posted January 7, 2016 Bongo Eddie Folk, percussionist with Kid Creole and The Coconuts, dies at 66, cancer. http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/bongo-eddie-folk-kid-creole-10701230 Wouldn't have qualified for my theme team as they didn't have him in the line-up in 1980, nor did they have a top 30 hit in 1980. Stool Pigeon: https://youtu.be/h-NGlOB4hJA Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toast 16,140 Posted January 7, 2016 Bongo Eddie Folk, percussionist with Kid Creole and The Coconuts, dies at 66, cancer. http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/bongo-eddie-folk-kid-creole-10701230 Wouldn't have qualified for my theme team as they didn't have him in the line-up in 1980, nor did they have a top 30 hit in 1980. Stool Pigeon: https://youtu.be/h-NGlOB4hJA The current Coconuts are not the original ones either Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,646 Posted January 7, 2016 Lee Kerslake of Uriah Heep has bone and prostate cancer, but they managed to find some treatment that works for now: http://ultimateclassicrock.com/lee-kerslake-cancer/ The article doesn't mention his battles with depression and addiction but Kerslake is a toughie, something I learned to my cost a few years back after squandering valuable dead pool squad places on him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,044 Posted January 18, 2016 Whilst looking to see if there were any undates on the drummers we know are unwell I found a few more who may be about to drop off of the drum stool. I've listed them below for your perusal. Bill Ward 61 Black Sabbath Various health problems over the years inc. heart attack. Clive Burr 52 Ex Iron Maiden Multiple Sclerosis Dale 'Buffin' Griffin 61 Ex Mott The Hoople Altzheimers disease. Charlie Watts 68 Rolling Stones Throat cancer (in remission) Richie Hayward 64 Little Feat Liver cancer. Joey Jordison (#1) 34 Slipknot Hopitalised late last year. Unspecified health problems Peter Criss 64 Ex Kiss Survived breast cancer. Clyde Stubblefield 66 Ex James Brown Survived bladder cancer. Now has kidney failure. Jet Black 71 The Stranglers Has missed gigs due to ill health and fatigue. Topper Headon 54 Ex The Clash Former heroin addict. Ginger Baker 70 Ex Cream Age and former cocaine addiction. Levon Helm 69 The Band Overcame throat cancer. Had throat lesion removed in 2009. Tommy Lee 47 Motley Crue Has been teetering on the edge of oblivion for years. Lee Kerslake 63 Ex Uriah Heep Forced to leave Uriah Heep due to 'ongoing health problems' Ed Cassidy 86 Spirit Worlds oldest rock drummer Carlos Cadona (6025) n/k Ex Dead Kennedys Major psychiatric problems. Keith Baker 61 Ex Uriah Heep Prostate cancer Dale Griffin has died at 67. http://www.herefordtimes.com/news/14212483.Mott_The_Hoople_drummer_Dale__Buffin__Griffin_dies_at_67/?ref=twtrec Roll Away The Stone: https://youtu.be/6Sih9OVokuQ Edit: 3 DDP Teams await a QO. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toast 16,140 Posted January 18, 2016 Dale Griffin has died at 67. http://www.herefordtimes.com/news/14212483.Mott_The_Hoople_drummer_Dale__Buffin__Griffin_dies_at_67/?ref=twtrec Roll Away The Stone: https://youtu.be/6Sih9OVokuQ Edit: 3 DDP Teams await a QO. And two of them are mine, so I was happy to see that someone else picked him too Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,044 Posted January 18, 2016 Dale Griffin has died at 67. http://www.herefordtimes.com/news/14212483.Mott_The_Hoople_drummer_Dale__Buffin__Griffin_dies_at_67/?ref=twtrec Roll Away The Stone: https://youtu.be/6Sih9OVokuQ Edit: 3 DDP Teams await a QO. And two of them are mine, so I was happy to see that someone else picked him too Congrats here's your BBC Obit: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-35342699 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,070 Posted January 18, 2016 Dale Griffin has died at 67. http://www.herefordtimes.com/news/14212483.Mott_The_Hoople_drummer_Dale__Buffin__Griffin_dies_at_67/?ref=twtrec Roll Away The Stone: Edit: 3 DDP Teams await a QO. And two of them are mine, so I was happy to see that someone else picked him too Congrats here's your BBC Obit: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-35342699 Bowie and now Hoople's drummer. NOW we can focus on 'threes', who is next? SC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom 2,533 Posted January 19, 2016 Dale Griffin has died at 67. http://www.herefordtimes.com/news/14212483.Mott_The_Hoople_drummer_Dale__Buffin__Griffin_dies_at_67/?ref=twtrec Roll Away The Stone: Edit: 3 DDP Teams await a QO. And two of them are mine, so I was happy to see that someone else picked him too Congrats here's your BBC Obit: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-35342699 Bowie and now Hoople's drummer. NOW we can focus on 'threes', who is next?SC I get the unnerving feeling that it could be Iggy, which would double as the 3rd death in this connection and as one that could fall into this thread as he was the drummer for The Iguanas Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom 2,533 Posted January 19, 2016 Dallas Taylor, drummer for CSNY has died Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom 2,533 Posted January 19, 2016 Dallas Taylor, drummer for CSNY has died Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,044 Posted January 19, 2016 Dallas Taylor, drummer for CSNY has died 2015 he died, there's some misreporting going around. It's in the CSNY thread. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom 2,533 Posted January 19, 2016 Dallas Taylor, drummer for CSNY has died 2015 he died, there's some misreporting going around. It's in the CSNY thread. Maybe it was a year ago. Perhaps that's why it came up in my news feed on facebook Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,044 Posted January 19, 2016 No worries, Phantom, I saw a report from Hollywood Life indicating he had died this year too, maybe that's where it's coming from. Maybe in passing I should note I have Bowie's bassist Herbie Flowers in the DDP. Maybe he will be Number Three.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom 2,533 Posted January 19, 2016 No worries, Phantom, I saw a report from Hollywood Life indicating he had died this year too, maybe that's where it's coming from. Maybe in passing I should note I have Bowie's bassist Herbie Flowers in the DDP. Maybe he will be Number Three.... I'll health or just getting on in years? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,044 Posted January 19, 2016 No worries, Phantom, I saw a report from Hollywood Life indicating he had died this year too, maybe that's where it's coming from. Maybe in passing I should note I have Bowie's bassist Herbie Flowers in the DDP. Maybe he will be Number Three.... I'll health or just getting on in years? Picked him for getting on more than anything, and having a hit in 1980. Seemed in fine fettle when talking about Bowie when he died. I doubt he's going anywhere, but then that's why I didn't pick Bowie for my 1980 theme team! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,070 Posted January 20, 2016 No! Not ANIMAL! http://waterfordwhispersnews.com/2016/01/20/rock-legend-animal-dies-aged-66/ 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,646 Posted February 12, 2016 Just seen Ginger Baker and his Airforce 3 have been added to the bill for this year's Ramblin' Man so that's him and Dave Brock with Hawkwind on my must see list when I roll up, then. Assuming both of these aged ravers are still breathing in July I'll give yers a form-studying report. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom 2,533 Posted February 12, 2016 Just seen Ginger Baker and his Airforce 3 have been added to the bill for this year's Ramblin' Man so that's him and Dave Brock with Hawkwind on my must see list when I roll up, then. Assuming both of these aged ravers are still breathing in July I'll give yers a form-studying report. Unless people are now surviving until they're 150, I would hold back referring to Ginger Baker or Dave Brock as "middle-aged" A guy I used to work with, his dad worked as a roadie for Hawkwind back in the late 70s. Was fortunate to have lunch round Brock's house once. It was a bit of a mess, but one of those messes that made you feel like the house was lived in, rather than looking like a furniture store showroom. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,646 Posted February 12, 2016 Just seen Ginger Baker and his Airforce 3 have been added to the bill for this year's Ramblin' Man so that's him and Dave Brock with Hawkwind on my must see list when I roll up, then. Assuming both of these aged ravers are still breathing in July I'll give yers a form-studying report. Unless people are now surviving until they're 150, I would hold back referring to Ginger Baker or Dave Brock as "middle-aged" A guy I used to work with, his dad worked as a roadie for Hawkwind back in the late 70s. Was fortunate to have lunch round Brock's house once. It was a bit of a mess, but one of those messes that made you feel like the house was lived in, rather than looking like a furniture store showroom. Aye, the demise of Brock will make me sad. Co-incidentally currently listening to their very agreeable new album The Machine Stops Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom 2,533 Posted February 12, 2016 Just seen Ginger Baker and his Airforce 3 have been added to the bill for this year's Ramblin' Man so that's him and Dave Brock with Hawkwind on my must see list when I roll up, then. Assuming both of these aged ravers are still breathing in July I'll give yers a form-studying report. Unless people are now surviving until they're 150, I would hold back referring to Ginger Baker or Dave Brock as "middle-aged" A guy I used to work with, his dad worked as a roadie for Hawkwind back in the late 70s. Was fortunate to have lunch round Brock's house once. It was a bit of a mess, but one of those messes that made you feel like the house was lived in, rather than looking like a furniture store showroom. Aye, the demise of Brock will make me sad. Co-incidentally currently listening to their very agreeable new album The Machine Stops I go through phases with Hawkwind, I'll buy a few of their albums at a time, then skip 10-15 years before revisiting their stuff. Have their album Electric Teepee in the car at the moment, was listening to it on the drive in to work this morning. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JQW 282 Posted February 28, 2016 Ginger Baker cancels tour due to "serious heart problems". http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/ginger-baker-cancels-tour-due-to-serious-heart-problems-20160228 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,646 Posted March 17, 2016 Ginger Baker cancels tour due to "serious heart problems". http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/ginger-baker-cancels-tour-due-to-serious-heart-problems-20160228 Readily admitting he's played his last gig. Shame, I've got a ticket to see him in July...just like I had a ticket to see Lemmy in January. Who should I buy a ticket to see next? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 18,448 Posted March 17, 2016 Ginger Baker cancels tour due to "serious heart problems". http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/ginger-baker-cancels-tour-due-to-serious-heart-problems-20160228 Readily admitting he's played his last gig. Shame, I've got a ticket to see him in July...just like I had a ticket to see Lemmy in January. Who should I buy a ticket to see next? Tony Blair's next lecture tour. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
