Deathray 2,940 Posted February 4, 2016 So February the next twenty years boding to be as crapulous as January for the music world. I've explained this theory before and we'll see how it pans out but I'll call it the post-war effect. Someone born in 1935 is now 81-82 1939 is now 76-77, someone born in 1945 is now 70-71, someone born in 1940 is 65-66. A lot of people from these cohorts will have been underfed as kids (thank rationing well into the 50s). A lot of the 1935 cohort have outlived expectations so are on the way. The kids who grew up during the war and became famous in the 60s are likely to have destroyed their bodies. And then due to radio, film and television really taking off in the 60-70s we have many many more celebs at both ends of this age range to choose from. This perfect storm means for the next few decades X of band/film franchise/tv show has died will be a bi-weekly occurrence - X almost always being a household name or part of a household name.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,054 Posted February 5, 2016 Joe Dowell, US singer who had a US 1961 hit with Wooden Heart, has died from a heart attack at 76. http://lethbridgeherald.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2016/02/04/joe-dowell-had-no-1-hit-with-wooden-heart-dies-at-76/ Here's his version: https://youtu.be/eNNwqm-joJM Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,070 Posted February 5, 2016 Joe Dowell, US singer who had a US 1961 hit with Wooden Heart, has died from a heart attack at 76. http://lethbridgeherald.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2016/02/04/joe-dowell-had-no-1-hit-with-wooden-heart-dies-at-76/ Here's his version: I grew up listening to oldies (50s/60s) station in Detroit and I've NEVER heard this dreary treacle. Sad days that could make #1. Where's Wrecking Ball when u need it! :-? SirC 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,054 Posted February 5, 2016 Joe Dowell, US singer who had a US 1961 hit with Wooden Heart, has died from a heart attack at 76. http://lethbridgeherald.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2016/02/04/joe-dowell-had-no-1-hit-with-wooden-heart-dies-at-76/ Here's his version: I grew up listening to oldies (50s/60s) station in Detroit and I've NEVER heard this dreary treacle. Sad days that could make #1. Where's Wrecking Ball when u need it! :-? SirC One week at #1 on the chart issued August 28 1961. Love the description as 'dreary treacle' pmsl. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Whitehouse 872 Posted February 8, 2016 After Jefferson Airplane another San Fransisco based band loses its leader... Dan Hicks of Hot Licks dies at 74. Best known for the song "I scare myself" which was a UK hit in 1984, sung by Thomas Dolby. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom 2,533 Posted February 16, 2016 Prince protege, Vanity has died. I'm on my phone so can't post a link. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BuriedInCarolina 46 Posted February 16, 2016 Prince protege, Vanity has died. I'm on my phone so can't post a link. http://www.tmz.com/2016/02/15/vanity-dies-singer-nasty-girl/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom 2,533 Posted February 16, 2016 Prince protege, Vanity has died. I'm on my phone so can't post a link. http://www.tmz.com/2016/02/15/vanity-dies-singer-nasty-girl/ Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CaptainChorizo 1,983 Posted February 16, 2016 With Vanity and Grizzly Adams going so quick I bet next Nov-Dec a lot more people will be scrolling through GoFundMe pages for Obitable celebs Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BuriedInCarolina 46 Posted February 16, 2016 With Vanity and Grizzly Adams going so quick I bet next Nov-Dec a lot more people will be scrolling through GoFundMe pages for Obitable celebs Medical fund for Wesley Pipes - https://www.gofundme.com/j4m51g 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,070 Posted February 16, 2016 Prince protege, Vanity has died. I'm on my phone so can't post a link. http://www.tmz.com/2016/02/15/vanity-dies-singer-nasty-girl/ Thanks At least she didn't die on a Monday like Bowie and Frey. Hey.......wait...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Magere Hein 1,400 Posted February 16, 2016 This continues to be a bad year for those in the world of Pop Music: http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/prince-collaborator-vanity-dead-at-57-20160215 Oh crap. I wasn't a big fan, but I remember her songs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Magere Hein 1,400 Posted February 16, 2016 With Vanity and Grizzly Adams going so quick I bet next Nov-Dec a lot more people will be scrolling through GoFundMe pages for Obitable celebs Indeed. Must be a lousy investment, though, terminally ill celebs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spade_Cooley 9,534 Posted February 16, 2016 With Vanity and Grizzly Adams going so quick I bet next Nov-Dec a lot more people will be scrolling through GoFundMe pages for Obitable celebs DQSP setting trends in the deadpooling world yet again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Magere Hein 1,400 Posted February 16, 2016 With Vanity and Grizzly Adams going so quick I bet next Nov-Dec a lot more people will be scrolling through GoFundMe pages for Obitable celebs DQSP setting trends in the deadpooling world yet again. If it works... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,070 Posted February 16, 2016 With Vanity and Grizzly Adams going so quick I bet next Nov-Dec a lot more people will be scrolling through GoFundMe pages for Obitable celebs DQSP setting trends in the deadpooling world yet again. If it works... You're already behind the times if you didn't search crowdfunding pages. But all they do is tell you who has the big C. And even then you gotta go deep into your search to find em all. I never saw anything for Vanity for example. Doesn't mean your pick those people. I Never saw Haggerty as a dead man, that was a shocker and I'm guessing a pleasant shocker to even Cooley. Anyway, I'm glad you had this epiphany. SirC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,647 Posted February 16, 2016 Glen Frey tribute with Jackson Browne doing Frey's job and Bernie Leadon back on board to throw in some licks. So...do they make this a band from here on in. The money says yes, the purists say no. Link: http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/don-henley-jackson-browne-lead-stirring-grammy-tribute-to-glenn-frey-20160215 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,054 Posted February 19, 2016 Kate Pierson announces the death of Paul Christian Gordon (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Gordon_(musician), keyboardist and guitarist with The B-52s since 2007. https://www.facebook.com/katepiersonofficial/posts/953854791328912 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,070 Posted February 19, 2016 A big miss for my theme team Gris Gris but how could I have ever discovered some dude named Pantelis Pantelidis?!?? Pantelis Pantelidis, a singing sensation who got his big break after becoming a sensation via YouTube, was killed in a car accident at 8:00am local time in Athens, on Vouliagmenis Avenue. SC http://www.pappaspost.com/greeks-shocked-saddened-by-tragic-death-of-singer-pantelis-pantelidis/ Edit: hey wait, he died in Athens, and the B-52s are FROM Athens! Whoooooaaaahh! SC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spade_Cooley 9,534 Posted February 19, 2016 Kate Pierson announces the death of Paul Christian Gordon (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Gordon_(musician), keyboardist and guitarist with The B-52s since 2007. https://www.facebook.com/katepiersonofficial/posts/953854791328912 He was also the keyboardist in the New Radicals. Apparently the dreamer's disease isn't curable. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,647 Posted February 19, 2016 Kate Pierson announces the death of Paul Christian Gordon (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Gordon_(musician), keyboardist and guitarist with The B-52s since 2007. https://www.facebook.com/katepiersonofficial/posts/953854791328912 He was also the keyboardist in the New Radicals. Apparently the dreamer's disease isn't curable. Aye, sad, bit partial to the B52s back in the day. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom 2,533 Posted February 19, 2016 Kate Pierson announces the death of Paul Christian Gordon (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Gordon_(musician), keyboardist and guitarist with The B-52s since 2007. https://www.facebook.com/katepiersonofficial/posts/953854791328912 He was also the keyboardist in the New Radicals. Apparently the dreamer's disease isn't curable. Aye, sad, bit partial to the B52s back in the day. It's sad, but Paul Gordon only started playing with them 9 years ago. So it was well after their heyday. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toast 16,142 Posted February 19, 2016 Kate Pierson announces the death of Paul Christian Gordon (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Gordon_(musician), keyboardist and guitarist with The B-52s since 2007. https://www.facebook.com/katepiersonofficial/posts/953854791328912 He was also the keyboardist in the New Radicals. Apparently the dreamer's disease isn't curable. Aye, sad, bit partial to the B52s back in the day. It's sad, but Paul Gordon only started playing with them 9 years ago. So it was well after their heyday. They headlined the Rewind South festival about 3 years ago and were absolutely dreadful. I didn't go, but watched a live stream and was pleased I hadn't missed much. Friends there said they were awful, as did most of the regulars on FB etc. They had no rapport with the audience whatsoever. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom 2,533 Posted February 19, 2016 Kate Pierson announces the death of Paul Christian Gordon (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Gordon_(musician), keyboardist and guitarist with The B-52s since 2007. https://www.facebook.com/katepiersonofficial/posts/953854791328912 He was also the keyboardist in the New Radicals. Apparently the dreamer's disease isn't curable. Aye, sad, bit partial to the B52s back in the day. It's sad, but Paul Gordon only started playing with them 9 years ago. So it was well after their heyday. They headlined the Rewind South festival about 3 years ago and were absolutely dreadful. I didn't go, but watched a live stream and was pleased I hadn't missed much. Friends there said they were awful, as did most of the regulars on FB etc. They had no rapport with the audience whatsoever. I saw the highlights of it, they just came out, sang their hits and that was it. There were other artists/bands that performed thart were known for only 1 or 2 songs that had more of a connection with the crowd and for them it was the biggest moment of their lives since their popularity waned. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
