VSBfromH 74 Posted December 31, 2009 Wasn't sure whether this should go here or in the 'G'bye mate' thread, but Australian guitarist Rowland S. Howard (The Birthday Party) has lost his battle with liver cancer, aged 50. Link to Aussie obit here. From Another article: "Howard's last public performance was at St Kilda's Prince Bandroom in October. He struggled through the gig, coughing and spitting up blood" - how very punk! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Terminator 13 Posted December 31, 2009 Tim Hart, of folk group Steeleye Span, dies aged 61 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vinegar Tits 605 Posted December 31, 2009 Tim Hart, of folk group Steeleye Span, dies aged 61 *cough* post #180 *cough* Actually, seeing as he died of lung cancer putting "*cough*" is probably in dubious taste. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Terminator 13 Posted December 31, 2009 Tim Hart, of folk group Steeleye Span, dies aged 61 *cough* post #180 *cough* Actually, seeing as he died of lung cancer putting "*cough*" is probably in dubious taste. Apparently, the cancer spread towards the end. I understand he was complaining it was "all around his hat". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,630 Posted January 15, 2010 We should probably keep a watching brief on Ben Watt, international DJ, former half of Everything but the Girl and solo artist. He's doing well and recently celebrated his 47th birthday. But - after a bout of life threatening illness - his intestines are down to about three feet in length and his future involves dieting carefully and taking the tablets. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spade_Cooley 9,513 Posted January 16, 2010 On a similar note, Bis frontwoman Manda Rin has been battling multiple sclerosis for over a decade now, which while not being a short-term health concern, probably marks her down as a potential suicide risk. Rin was memorably described in an NME review once as singing "like a stuck pig on a sugar rush". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lard Bazaar 3,799 Posted January 16, 2010 On a similar note, Bis frontwoman Manda Rin has been battling multiple sclerosis for over a decade now, which while not being a short-term health concern, probably marks her down as a potential suicide risk. Rin was memorably described in an NME review once as singing "like a stuck pig on a sugar rush". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ra Ra Rasputin 99 Posted January 16, 2010 On a similar note, Bis frontwoman Manda Rin has been battling multiple sclerosis for over a decade now, which while not being a short-term health concern, probably marks her down as a potential suicide risk. Given plans for band reformation and festival dates plus the cheery and active nature of her blog, I wouldn't put her on suicide watch any time soon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ImissMontpellier 73 Posted January 16, 2010 We should probably keep a watching brief on Ben Watt, international DJ, former half of Everything but the Girl and solo artist. He's doing well and recently celebrated his 47th birthday. But - after a bout of life threatening illness - his intestines are down to about three feet in length and his future involves dieting carefully and taking the tablets. Sh..! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lord Fellatio Nelson 6,218 Posted January 16, 2010 On a similar note, Bis frontwoman Manda Rin has been battling multiple sclerosis for over a decade now, which while not being a short-term health concern, probably marks her down as a potential suicide risk. Rin was memorably described in an NME review once as singing "like a stuck pig on a sugar rush". Complete shite, albeit catchy, annoyingly catchy. Lardy, there really is no beginning to your musical taste! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Geronimo 3 Posted January 17, 2010 On a similar note, Bis frontwoman Manda Rin has been battling multiple sclerosis for over a decade now, which while not being a short-term health concern, probably marks her down as a potential suicide risk. Rin was memorably described in an NME review once as singing "like a stuck pig on a sugar rush". Complete shite, albeit catchy, annoyingly catchy. Lardy, there really is no beginning to your musical taste! Catchy like ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lard Bazaar 3,799 Posted January 17, 2010 On a similar note, Bis frontwoman Manda Rin has been battling multiple sclerosis for over a decade now, which while not being a short-term health concern, probably marks her down as a potential suicide risk. Rin was memorably described in an NME review once as singing "like a stuck pig on a sugar rush". Complete shite, albeit catchy, annoyingly catchy. Lardy, there really is no beginning to your musical taste! Listen gramps, just because your musical enjoyment starts and ends in 1972, doesn't mean the rest of us should miss out on aural gems produced since then. However, just for you, is some proper music from just after your time Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lord Fellatio Nelson 6,218 Posted January 17, 2010 Geronimo, those legs!!! Sally Carr, Scotlands finest body of 71. As for you, Lardy, you bloody ninja, I was never really into the Pistols as I was only 11 in 76. I do, however, remember seeing the death throes of the career of Bill Grundy as he "interviewed" them on the Today programme. Pure gold. Anyway this is more my kinda thing. Well I AM an old fucker, arent I ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CarolAnn 926 Posted January 19, 2010 Geronimo, those legs!!! Sally Carr, Scotlands finest body of 71. As for you, Lardy, you bloody ninja, I was never really into the Pistols as I was only 11 in 76. I do, however, remember seeing the death throes of the career of Bill Grundy as he "interviewed" them on the Today programme. Pure gold. Anyway this is more my kinda thing. Well I AM an old fucker, arent I ? OMFSM, we're the same age. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
themaninblack 2,112 Posted January 19, 2010 Geronimo, those legs!!! Sally Carr, Scotlands finest body of 71. As for you, Lardy, you bloody ninja, I was never really into the Pistols as I was only 11 in 76. I do, however, remember seeing the death throes of the career of Bill Grundy as he "interviewed" them on the Today programme. Pure gold. Anyway this is more my kinda thing. Well I AM an old fucker, arent I ? The television equivalent of all those 'hundreds' who saw them at the Lesser Free Trade Hall in Manchester earlier in 1976... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lard Bazaar 3,799 Posted January 29, 2010 On a similar note, Bis frontwoman Manda Rin has been battling multiple sclerosis for over a decade now, which while not being a short-term health concern, probably marks her down as a potential suicide risk. Rin was memorably described in an NME review once as singing "like a stuck pig on a sugar rush". Manda Rin! Haha! I only just got that! 13 days, not bad for me! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DevonDeathTrip 2,358 Posted January 30, 2010 New Zealand singer Pauly Fuemana has died at the age of 40. He led the band OMC, who had a worldwide hit with the bloody annoying "How Bizarre" in 1995. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spade_Cooley 9,513 Posted January 30, 2010 Brother speaks righteous, sister says "funky". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VSBfromH 74 Posted February 14, 2010 Doug Fieger The lead singer of one hit wonders "The Knack" has died of cancer at the age of 57. Points for 6 teams on the DDP when the appropriate obits arrive! That brings to mind one of Mark Lamarr's better quips on "Never Mind the Buzzcocks" when discussing said band. He referred to an article which had been put out around the time of their big hit "My Sharona" which said something like "The Knack - are they the next Beatles?". "I don't see any bands around called 'The Bootleg Knack'! ". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Falkekopf 50 Posted February 15, 2010 Doug Fieger The lead singer of one hit wonders "The Knack" has died of cancer at the age of 57. Points for 6 teams on the DDP when the appropriate obits arrive! That brings to mind one of Mark Lamarr's better quips on "Never Mind the Buzzcocks" when discussing said band. He referred to an article which had been put out around the time of their big hit "My Sharona" which said something like "The Knack - are they the next Beatles?". "I don't see any bands around called 'The Bootleg Knack'! ". Reuters UK obit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grande Pablo 109 Posted February 15, 2010 Dale Hawkins, music guru, famed for 'Susie Q' is now queuing for something else. http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/news/a20...es-aged-73.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grande Pablo 109 Posted March 1, 2010 Hall & Oates bassist T-Bone Wolk is now officially "As Cold As Ice" http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/articl...Q5Rq-QD9E62UEG0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ulitzer95 12,569 Posted March 1, 2010 Hall & Oates bassist T-Bone Wolk is now officially "As Cold As Ice" http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/articl...Q5Rq-QD9E62UEG0 Nice attempt at a pun but I do believe Cold As Ice was a hit by Foreigner... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,630 Posted March 1, 2010 Hall & Oates bassist T-Bone Wolk is now officially "As Cold As Ice" http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/articl...Q5Rq-QD9E62UEG0 Nice attempt at a pun but I do believe Cold As Ice was a hit by Foreigner... Yeah but........(S)he's Gone! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grande Pablo 109 Posted March 1, 2010 Hall & Oates bassist T-Bone Wolk is now officially "As Cold As Ice" http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/articl...Q5Rq-QD9E62UEG0 Nice attempt at a pun but I do believe Cold As Ice was a hit by Foreigner... Rumbled! All the mid-80's US MOR dirge merges into one for me... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
