Dead Pop Stars

[Sir Creep 7,070]

As per FB:
Our hearts weep as we announce the passing of Goldy McJohn, Founding Father of Steppenwolf. Goldy suffered a sudden and fatal heart attack the morning of August 1st, 2017. The family thanks all of those who have protected their privacy leading up to this announcement while they dealt with this unexpected loss.

 

That sucks.  RIP
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[Sir Creep 7,070]

On 5/18/2016 at 14:40, gcreptile said:

Emilio Navaira, mexican master of the genre knows as Tejano, has died at 53:

 

http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/grammy-winning-tejano-star-emilio-navaira-passes-away/articleshow/52322992.cms

 

He previously appeared on this forum in the "Ideas and Possibilities of 2009" thread.

Jessy Serrata, a celebrated Tejano singer known as Mr. Iron Throat, died Friday morning.  

Serrata was diagnosed with stage 3 kidney cancer in April. His right kidney was eventually removed. He was released home in July from Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital.  He often uttered his trademark phrase, "Awww, baby," during live performances to express excitement.   His 2004 album "Better Than Ever" earned a 2004 Latin Grammy nomination.
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[Sir Creep 7,070]

On 8/5/2017 at 11:36, Sir Creep said:

Jessy Serrata, a celebrated Tejano singer known as Mr. Iron Throat, died Friday morning.  

Serrata was diagnosed with stage 3 kidney cancer in April. His right kidney was eventually removed. He was released home in July from Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital.  He often uttered his trademark phrase, "Awww, baby," during live performances to express excitement.   His 2004 album "Better Than Ever" earned a 2004 Latin Grammy nomination.
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Must be something going on in the Tejano world.
57-year old Tejano music legend Ram Herrera made his first public appearance over the weekend since being hospitalized on July 7.  Herrera seems to have recovered well, since being admitted to the hospital on July 7, for pneumonia and a collapsed lung. He later received surgery for a knee infection and care to repair damage to his heart.
The crooner is already scheduled to perform on August 18 in Grand Prairie, Texas and in Houston on August 26.

I see this ending live on stage, we've had a few this year.
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[Whitehouse 872]

On 3-8-2017 at 19:37, Sir Creep said:

As per FB:
Our hearts weep as we announce the passing of Goldy McJohn, Founding Father of Steppenwolf. Goldy suffered a sudden and fatal heart attack the morning of August 1st, 2017. The family thanks all of those who have protected their privacy leading up to this announcement while they dealt with this unexpected loss.

 

That sucks.  RIP
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Is going to make the magic carpet ride.

[YoungWillz 21,044]

On ‎6‎/‎30‎/‎2017 at 20:59, Phantom said:

Just heard that Sonny Burgess has suffered a heart attack. No news yet on the severity. 

Reportedly dead at 86: http://www.kait8.com/story/36173199/rocker-and-newport-native-sonny-burgess-dead-at-86#.WZiJYGmEtOA.twitter

[Joey Russ 7,227]

43 minutes ago, YoungWillz said:

Reportedly dead at 86: http://www.kait8.com/story/36173199/rocker-and-newport-native-sonny-burgess-dead-at-86#.WZiJYGmEtOA.twitter

Mirror obit.

[Phantom 2,533]

Very sad news about Sonny Burgess, he was recently performing at Viva Las Vegas a couple of months ago.

[Sir Creep 7,070]

Jason Corsaro, sound engineer and mixer extraordinaire, and one of those guys in the background you never heard of until now, dies from cancer age 58.

His accomplishments, an incredible discography that included engineering and/or mixing for all-time greats including Madonna, The Power Station, Duran Duran, The Rolling Stones, The Cars, Paul Simon, Chic, Soundgarden, Bill Laswell, and countless others.

 

Didn't know him but he's certainly a giant in the industry, and for those desperate to find 'dying in threes' for today, you can probably include him with Dick Gregory and Jerry Lewis for your triad.

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[Vinegar Tits 606]

18 hours ago, Sir Creep said:

Jason Corsaro, sound engineer and mixer extraordinaire, [...]The Power Station

 

The curse of the Power Station strikes again...

[maryportfuncity 10,646]

With all due respects to these varied "curses" attaching themselves to bands - aren't we just shipping the same curses time and again on this thread? Guys (and it is mainly guys) who combined unhealthy lifestyles, anti-social hours and heavy habits regarding cocaine and tobacco?

 

If we then allow out the conspicuously rich ones like Keef who could always get the same drugs a chemist would see - we've pretty much nailed why so many heart attacks, tumours and failing internal organs blight the pensionable years of those who spent ages playing provincial halls.

 

Rant over

 

 

[ObakeFilter 901]

The Fall cancel upcoming North American shows due to "terrible timing, reality and a mix of bizarre and rare medical issues" that Mark E Smith is currently being treated for.

http://www.brooklynvegan.com/the-fall-cancel-upcoming-north-american-shows-due-to-mark-e-smiths-health/

[Sir Creep 7,070]

16 minutes ago, ObakeFilter said:

The Fall cancel upcoming North American shows due to "mostly to terrible timing, reality and a mix of bizarre and rare medical issues" that Mark E Smith is currently being treated for.

http://www.brooklynvegan.com/the-fall-cancel-upcoming-north-american-shows-due-to-mark-e-smiths-health/

If only we had a thread 'Bands I Were Surprised To Find Are Still Alive.'  
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[ObakeFilter 901]

Guess who suffered a "serious" stroke? 

Spoiler

Their former lead singer Chad Allan.

 

[Spade_Cooley 9,525]

Charles Bradley cancelling yet more shows due to "colitis". 

 

 

 

He couldn't, could he?

[Thatcher 2,411]

Melissa Bell, mother of Alexandra Burke, has died aged 53.

 

Edit: Daily Mirror, The Sun, Daily Mail, The Telegraph obituaries.

[Joey Russ 7,227]

7 minutes ago, Thatcher said:

Melissa Bell, mother of Alexandra Burke, has died. 

Another one for the list of the missed. 

[Death Impends 7,975]

One of those names mentioned as a possibility hereabouts like a decade ago, and they sounded on the brink way back then!

[msc 18,448]

Back to death?

[YoungWillz 21,044]

So was a pop star who appeared on a top 30 single and is in "Fringes"? Pah!

[msc 18,448]

Just now, YoungWillz said:

So was a pop star who appeared on a top 30 single and is in "Fringes"? Pah!

 

Hey, the Mirror obit didn't mention her career at all. "Alexander Burke's mother died, now here's more about Burke on Strictly."

[YoungWillz 21,044]

 

[Thatcher 2,411]

23 minutes ago, YoungWillz said:

So was a pop star who appeared on a top 30 single and is in "Fringes"? Pah!

I'm sorry Sir YoungWillz, Knight of the Realm for Thread Organisational Skills. If it helps you sleep better at night and saves your angry emoji reactions, feel free to go post it wherever you please. A popular place is the Dead of 2017 thread about 4 hours after the news breaks.

[YoungWillz 21,044]

2 minutes ago, Thatcher said:

I'm sorry Sir YoungWillz, Knight of the Realm for Thread Organisational Skills. If it helps you sleep better at night and saves your angry emoji reactions, feel free to go post it wherever you please. 

Listen, you quoted her Wiki page, but obviously didn't read it hence my first and possibly only angry emoji reaction.

 

I ask the mods to move the aforesaid posts re Bell up to this one to Dead Pop Stars, when I shall remove said reaction.

 

And you can fuck off with your snide comment.

 

I told Thatcher to fuck off, that felt good!

[Spade_Cooley 9,525]

Doesn't that make her the third Soul II Soul vocallist to cark it, behind (checks Wiki) Doreen Waddell and Lamya?

 

Would love to punch Jazzie B in the face.

[Spade_Cooley 9,525]

I'd forgot how fucked up Doreen Waddell's death was:

 

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Waddell was killed on 1 March 2002 in Shoreham-By-Sea after being challenged by staff in Tesco at the Holmbush Shopping Centre on suspicion of shoplifting goods, including children's items, she ran through a rear fire exit and attempted to cross the A27 nearby. She was hit by three vehicles, dying instantly at the age of 36. She left a four-year-old son.[1][2][3]