Dead Pop Stars

[Sir Creep 7,071]

1 hour ago, Thatcher said:

Dead aged 68 - a DDP pick.

 

Edit: Daily Mirror, Daily Mail obituaries.

How could you blow the line:   Yes, he COULD. (and highlight could). ?  SMFH

[bladan 293]

Tragic! My thoughts and prayers are with his family and loved ones. May his soul rest in peace.

[RadGuy 1,619]

 

Just wanted to put this here.

 

RIP Charles Bradley - thank you for your music.

[Thatcher 2,470]

Ammon Tharp, lead vocalist and drummer of Bill Deal and the Rhondels from 1959-1977, has died aged 75. The band had 3 hits in the US Billboard Hot 100, including May I (#39 - 1968), I've Been Hurt (#35 - 1969) and What Kind of Fool (Do You Think I Am) (#23 - 1969). 

 

 

[FixedBusiness 407]

Greg Gilbert and a new update about cancer.

 

From his Instagram, he says the results are a bit better than what his oncologist was expecting, but says some of the nodules in his chest have grown back, which means more chemo.

 

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Scan results day was never going to be easy, particularly after a 3-month break in treatment. Whilst the results are fractionally better than my oncologist had predicted, some of the nodules in my chest have grown back which means another bout of chemo. This isn't surprising but is massively daunting, especially as this chemo will affect the sensation in my hands, something that if taken far enough might not be reversible. I may well have another 3-month break before starting this treatment and I intend to draw and paint every spare moment (a spare moment being time not spent with my magical family). What a joy it is to be able to express oneself creatively - drawing has been such a help to me throughout this and it's suddenly become more precious than ever. P. s. I wanted to apologise if I've been flaky responding to people of late, it's been a massively difficult time mentally. Lovelovelove to you all xxxxx

 

For a picture, he posted a picture of himself and he doesn't look too bad, but it's just a headshot so it's kinda hard to tell.

 

[GossipGabe 333]

52 minutes ago, FixedBusiness said:

Greg Gilbert and a new update about cancer.

 

From his Instagram, he says the results are a bit better than what his oncologist was expecting, but says some of the nodules in his chest have grown back, which means more chemo.
 

For a picture, he posted a picture of himself and he doesn't look too bad, but it's just a headshot so it's kinda hard to tell.

What I find pretty strange in his post is that he appears to be much more worried about the "irreversible" side effects of the chemo than the cancer recurrence. Yeah, permanently losing sensation in one's hand sounds pretty bad, but he might soon lose his life as well, which to me would seem to be a bigger problem.

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2 hours ago, GossipGabe said:

What I find pretty strange in his post is that he appears to be much more worried about the "irreversible" side effects of the chemo than the cancer recurrence. Yeah, permanently losing sensation in one's hand sounds pretty bad, but he might soon lose his life as well, which to me would seem to be a bigger problem.

 

I think his art has been a refuge to him, he can lose himself in his drawing and escape from the cancer worries.  I can quite understand the fear that this might be taken from him.  Have you seen his drawings?  The guy has enormous talent and imagination. 

[charon 4,943]

Don't think major health issues , but Runrig are calling it a day.

 

Final tour next year for the dirge merchants.

 

*delivered a washing machine to Munro's house 25 years ago @ 11am and the gaff was full of underagers playing poker and scoofing. Maybe there is health issues.......

 

 

Will keep an eye, not an ear , open.

[YoungWillz 21,185]

On ‎9‎/‎19‎/‎2017 at 17:00, YoungWillz said:

Mark Lewisohn reports the death of Fourmost bassist Billy Hatton: https://twitter.com/marklewisohn/status/910147523934908417

 

Wiki: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Fourmost

 

UK #6 A Little Loving

 

 

Guardian Obit: https://www.theguardian.com/music/2017/sep/27/billy-hatton-obituary

[Sir Creep 7,071]

Sounds like someone could have used a Magic Man.

Carol Peters, Heart's longtime manager, died from cancer Sept. 18. She was 72. 
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[Whitehouse 874]

Looks like Marilyn Manson was also almost a victim of gun violence.

 

 

 

 

 

 

[YoungWillz 21,185]

On ‎7‎/‎22‎/‎2015 at 21:21, YoungWillz said:

Mitch Aliotta of Rotary Connection (which included a pre-fame Minnie Riperton), and Aliotta-Haynes-Jeremiah, 70. http://www.oldiesmusic.com/news.htm

 

Here's the quote for posterity: "According to his daughter, Mitch Aliotta-- bassist with Rotary Connection and Aliota, Haynes & Jeremiah-- died Tuesday (July 21) at the age of 70. Though Rotary Connection only charted with "Want You To Know" (#96) in 1970, they are remembered for launching Minnie Riperton's career. And Aliotta, Haynes & Jeremiah are still remembered for their non-charting classic tune "Lake Shore Drive." The group appeared in the made-for-TV movie "Sparrow". John Jeremiah died in 2011."

 

Lake Shore Drive: https://youtu.be/0saZiLV7-7E

Looks like Skip Haynes becomes the last of Aliotta Haynes Jeremiah to die: https://www.dnainfo.com/chicago/20171005/austin/aliotta-haynes-jeremiah-skip-dead-song-lake-shore-drive-died

[Joey Russ 7,263]

1 minute ago, YoungWillz said:

Looks like Skip Haynes becomes the last of Aliotta Haynes Jeremiah to die: https://www.dnainfo.com/chicago/20171005/austin/aliotta-haynes-jeremiah-skip-dead-song-lake-shore-drive-died

I think he'll get a major obit unlike the others due to the fact that Lake Shore Drive appeared in Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 2, when he was the only one still alive...

[Spade_Cooley 9,626]

Old school garage deck-fiddler Major Ace, most notably of the Pay As U Go Cartel, dead at 36.

 

 

[YoungWillz 21,185]

On ‎4‎/‎24‎/‎2015 at 15:07, YoungWillz said:

Wally Lester, singer with The Skyliners, has died at 73 from pancreatic cancer. http://ultimateclassicrock.com/wally-lester-dies/

 

https://youtu.be/ngZh6ZSRoYg

And now original member Jimmy Beaumont has died aged 76. http://www.wtae.com/article/pittsburgh-music-legend-jimmy-beaumont-of-the-skyliners-dies-at-76/12805272

[Spade_Cooley 9,626]

We missed this latest update from Greg Gilbert. Things aren't looking very good.

 

http://www.beneaththeweather.com/blue-draped-cube/

[Joey Russ 7,263]

You’re going to win this again, aren’t you? 

[ObakeFilter 963]

Augustin Mawangu Mingiedi, singer of afro-pop group Konono n°1, dead after a long illness.

https://www.tinymixtapes.com/news/rip-augustin-mawangu-mingiedi-leader-konono-ndeg1

[I.R.Baboon 223]

On 25-8-2017 at 22:48, ObakeFilter said:

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/

Mark had never looked too good (and he's been picked in the DDP for many many years) but at the show in Wakefield last night he looked well... pretty awful.

 

 

i'd say he's a good candidate for the deathlist.

 

(according to the crowd the concert was pretty good, but Fall-fans have different standards)

[Joey Russ 7,263]

1 hour ago, I.R.Baboon said:

Mark had never looked too good (and he's been picked in the DDP for many many years) but at the show in Wakefield last night he looked well... pretty awful.

 

 

i'd say he's a good candidate for the deathlist.

 

(according to the crowd the concert was pretty good, but Fall-fans have different standards)

The John Wetton Of 2018?

[YoungWillz 21,185]

So many threads this could have gone in, but...

 

George Young, older brother of Malcolm and Angus who was a founding member of The Easybeats, has died aged 70. http://themusic.com.au/news/all/2017/10/23/australian-legend-and-easybeats-guitarist-george-young-passes-away/

 

Also an accomplished songwriter (including amazingly Waiting For A Train by Flash And The Pan) and sometime record producer for AC/DC.

 

Wiki: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Young_(rock_musician)

Wiki2: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vanda_%26_Young

 

[CoffinLodger 1,248]

Al Hurricane has died http://krqe.com/2017/10/22/new-mexico-music-legend-al-hurricane-dies/

[maryportfuncity 10,683]

On ‎21‎/‎10‎/‎2017 at 13:15, I.R.Baboon said:

Mark had never looked too good (and he's been picked in the DDP for many many years) but at the show in Wakefield last night he looked well... pretty awful.

 

 

i'd say he's a good candidate for the deathlist.

 

(according to the crowd the concert was pretty good, but Fall-fans have different standards)

 

 

Aw FFS - this'll break my heart if it ends in dead pool points so soon. A legend etc. etc. but clearly in a very bad way

[Vinegar Tits 607]

11 hours ago, YoungWillz said:

George Young, older brother of Malcolm and Angus who was a founding member of The Easybeats, has died aged 70. http://themusic.com.au/news/all/2017/10/23/australian-legend-and-easybeats-guitarist-george-young-passes-away/

 

Really sad news. One of the greatest songwriters ever and a major death. Has it been reported how he died yet? - I'd have thought Malcolm would have died before him.

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Sad to hear that the train has arrived for George.  Hope it's taking him to the land of hope and dreams.