The Unknown Man 584 Posted April 26, 2011 Phoebe Snow, the singer-songwriter who was known for "Poetry Man", has died from complications following a stroke at the age of 58. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vinegar Tits 606 Posted April 27, 2011 I shall dig out the vinyl of 'Germ Free Adolescents' later I think... RIP Poly... Germ Free Adolescents is the greatest punk album of all, bar none. Every song (and the singles) an absolute classic in its own right, and the lyrics still so relevant 30+ years later. RIP Poly - a true original Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
themaninblack 2,112 Posted April 27, 2011 I shall dig out the vinyl of 'Germ Free Adolescents' later I think... RIP Poly... Germ Free Adolescents is the greatest punk album of all, bar none. Every song (and the singles) an absolute classic in its own right, and the lyrics still so relevant 30+ years later. RIP Poly - a true original I wouldn't go as far as that. It's certainly one of the best. One should never make a definitive statement as what is the best of such and such genre. Indeed it could be described as a post-punk album as the tone shifts towards open ways of expression, more than in attitude than in music (although the sax also does this musically)... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ra Ra Rasputin 99 Posted May 1, 2011 I shall dig out the vinyl of 'Germ Free Adolescents' later I think... RIP Poly... Germ Free Adolescents is the greatest punk album of all, bar none. Every song (and the singles) an absolute classic in its own right, and the lyrics still so relevant 30+ years later. RIP Poly - a true original I wouldn't go as far as that. It's certainly one of the best. One should never make a definitive statement as what is the best of such and such genre. Indeed it could be described as a post-punk album as the tone shifts towards open ways of expression, more than in attitude than in music (although the sax also does this musically)... *is tempted to put something about the sax on 'Suburban Relapse' and 'Switch' and therefore whether Siouxsie And The Banshees' "The Scream" can be described as post-punk, but can't really be bothered* ... I can see Poly Styrene being my "most missed" of 2011 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lewd_Squirrel 331 Posted May 1, 2011 I shall dig out the vinyl of 'Germ Free Adolescents' later I think... RIP Poly... Germ Free Adolescents is the greatest punk album of all, bar none. Every song (and the singles) an absolute classic in its own right, and the lyrics still so relevant 30+ years later. RIP Poly - a true original I wouldn't go as far as that. It's certainly one of the best. One should never make a definitive statement as what is the best of such and such genre. Indeed it could be described as a post-punk album as the tone shifts towards open ways of expression, more than in attitude than in music (although the sax also does this musically)... *is tempted to put something about the sax on 'Suburban Relapse' and 'Switch' and therefore whether Siouxsie And The Banshees' "The Scream" can be described as post-punk, but can't really be bothered* ... I can see Poly Styrene being my "most missed" of 2011 Actually, I've heard a few people say that Siouxsie could be post-punk, especially the early years. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DevonDeathTrip 2,358 Posted May 3, 2011 Band manager and record producer Jim Dickson has died at the age of 80. He was involved with The Byrds, The Flying Burrito Brothers and Gram Parsons. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DevonDeathTrip 2,358 Posted May 8, 2011 John Walker, singer and founding member of The Walker Brothers. The Sun Ain't Gonna Shine (Any More) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spade_Cooley 9,525 Posted May 30, 2011 Chubby two-and-a-bit-hit-wonder and all-round irritant Sean Kingston is in critical condition after his jetski hit a bridge. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VSBfromH 74 Posted June 3, 2011 On a positive note for them, and negative note for deadpoolers, Duke Fakir of the Four Tops and Otis Williams of The Temptations are being interviewed on radio as I type this. They sound fairly lively and still up for a decent gig. Touring with The Three Degrees and Drifters. Might be a night out for DL form studying. Drifters manager Faye Treadwell, one of the first African-American female managers in show business, has died aged 84. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vinegar Tits 606 Posted June 4, 2011 Andrew Gold has apparently passed away from a heart attack. Doesn't seem to be an obit as yet however. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Bearer 6,102 Posted June 4, 2011 Andrew Gold has apparently passed away from a heart attack. Doesn't seem to be an obit as yet however. I've heard that as well. I guess he slipped away. I hope you thanked him for being a friend. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spade_Cooley 9,525 Posted June 4, 2011 Andrew Gold has apparently passed away from a heart attack. Doesn't seem to be an obit as yet however. I've heard that as well. I guess he slipped away. I hope you thanked him for being a friend. Your obit. Had a heart attack, he didn't re-cov-er. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VSBfromH 74 Posted June 4, 2011 Andrew Gold has apparently passed away from a heart attack. Doesn't seem to be an obit as yet however. I've heard that as well. I guess he slipped away. I hope you thanked him for being a friend. Your obit. Had a heart attack, he didn't re-cov-er. He did say he was a little bit dizzy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Whitehouse 872 Posted June 5, 2011 Chubby two-and-a-bit-hit-wonder and all-round irritant Sean Kingston is in critical condition after his jetski hit a bridge. Concious again, he'll live. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
harrymcnallysblueandwhitearmy 1,689 Posted June 5, 2011 Producer of the Human League's Dare and some other punky/new wavey albums, Martin Rushent, dead. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VSBfromH 74 Posted June 6, 2011 Gordon Lorenz Prepare for a major national outpouring of grief at the news that the man who wrote and produced one of the seminal UK Christmas No.1s is off to be reunited with his own Grandma. According to his Wikipedia entry, he produced over 800 albums, which is believed to be a world record. Artistes he worked with include Larry Adler, Shirley Bassey, Max Boyce, Charlotte Church, Claudia Ciesla, Petula Clark, John Dankworth, Ken Dodd, Richard Fleeshman, Gloria Gaynor, George Hamilton IV, Ruthie Henshall, Paul Jones, Howard Keel, Atomic Kitten, DL fave Joe Longthorne, Lorna Luft, Humphrey Lyttleton, George Melly, Anthony Newley, Cliff Richard, David Soul, Claire Sweeney, Bill Tarmey, Marti Webb, Roger Whittaker and Toyah Wilcox. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
notaguest 16 Posted June 6, 2011 In my case there's no-one quite as dead as grandma..apart from Gordon Lorenz maybe.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
time 8,599 Posted June 8, 2011 Former Showaddywaddy singer Bill 'Buddy' Gask, has died aged 64 following a long illness. Showaddywaddy website tribute. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vinegar Tits 606 Posted June 9, 2011 Former Showaddywaddy singer Bill 'Buddy' Gask, has died aged 64 following a long illness. Showaddywaddy website tribute. Six feet under the moon of love... Apropos of nothing - I used to fancy Dave Bartram when I was a kid. He's still nice now, though I prefer him with his Seventies long hair. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom 2,533 Posted June 9, 2011 Did a search, couldn't find anything on DL. But Nick Curran's cancer has returned, he's postponed his tour to undergo treatment Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
themaninblack 2,112 Posted June 11, 2011 Blues Brothers trumpeter Mr. Fabulous has died aged 68. I could have sworn he was picked for the DDP, but no... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spade_Cooley 9,525 Posted June 12, 2011 Seth Putnam, frontman of light-hearted politically correct novelty combo Anal Cunt, has died of a heart attack aged 43 after years of poor health. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canadian Paul 97 Posted June 12, 2011 Seth Putnam, frontman of light-hearted politically correct novelty combo Anal Cunt, has died of a heart attack aged 43 after years of poor health. Listened to a quick sampling of their lyrical treasures. Have to say, I'm a fan of "311 Sucks". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DevonDeathTrip 2,358 Posted June 12, 2011 Seth Putnam, frontman of light-hearted politically correct novelty combo Anal Cunt, has died of a heart attack aged 43 after years of poor health. Listened to a quick sampling of their lyrical treasures. Have to say, I'm a fan of "311 Sucks". Seth's death will leaving a gaping chasm in the grindgore scene. He had a voice to sink a thousand ships. I'm currently listening to their inexplicably overlooked gem "I Ate Your Horse", a shocking omission from this thread. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spade_Cooley 9,525 Posted June 12, 2011 Seth Putnam, frontman of light-hearted politically correct novelty combo Anal Cunt, has died of a heart attack aged 43 after years of poor health. Listened to a quick sampling of their lyrical treasures. Have to say, I'm a fan of "311 Sucks". Seth's death will leaving a gaping chasm in the grindgore scene. He had a voice to sink a thousand ships. I'm currently listening to their inexplicably overlooked gem "I Ate Your Horse", a shocking omission from this thread. I Sent A Thank You Card To The Stroke That Killed You 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
