msc 18,441 Posted November 17, 2017 On 9/18/2016 at 22:45, YoungWillz said: Terry Jacks has suffered a second stroke within a matter of months. https://twitter.com/1236/status/777461674081222656 Susan Jacks requires another kidney transplant, according to her Facebook. She had a number of health issues last year too. Anyhow, I was looking for an update on Terry, who last I heard was in a not very good way after his strokes - but I got bored. Her entire page is full of stuff like this: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
themaninblack 2,112 Posted November 17, 2017 To be fair, he will have the perfect song in his head to sign off to... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,646 Posted November 17, 2017 1 hour ago, themaninblack said: To be fair, he will have the perfect song in his head to sign off to... Spoilt for choice mind Seasons in the Sun or If you go Away I'm guessing I'm the only one here so sad as to know the unitentionally hilarious b-side of Seasons in the Sun; Put the Bone in. Less than two minutes of maudlin country twaddle in which a poor woman with a sick dog begs a shopkeeper to treat her pet and asks him to put the bone in. If you imagine she's prepared to give out(!) for fresh meat to feed to the sick dog... Anyway, link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XrPLG2OrZ6E Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebless 203 Posted November 20, 2017 Warren 'Pete' Moore, a founding member of Smokey Robinson and the Miracles has died aged 78. http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/hip-hop/8039647/warren-pete-moore-death-miracles-motown-legend Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
John Robinson 71 Posted November 24, 2017 Tommy Keene, a new wave pop star has died according to this article. https://www.pollstar.com/article/new-wave-icon-tommy-keene-dies-133786 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom 2,533 Posted November 25, 2017 On Thursday, November 23, 2017 at 19:07, John Robinson said: Tommy Keene, a new wave pop star has died according to this article. https://www.pollstar.com/article/new-wave-icon-tommy-keene-dies-133786 He was also general manager of Redeye Distribution who also own Yep Roc records. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,646 Posted November 26, 2017 Robin Trower - 72 year old blues/ex-Procul Harum guitarist cancelled November shows for "debilitating but not life-threatening" condition he hasn't specified. Some dates now rescheduled for February. But just thought I'd, like, mention the situation. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
charon 4,943 Posted November 26, 2017 Honestly thought he'd died 4-5-6 years ago. Sure somebody put something of his in the YouTube thread in extra caricc around then. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 10,970 Posted November 26, 2017 16 minutes ago, maryportfuncity said: Robin Trower - 72 year old blues/ex-Procul Harum guitarist cancelled November shows for "debilitating but not life-threatening" condition he hasn't specified. Some dates now rescheduled for February. But just thought I'd, like, mention the situation. "Un calcul rénal" a.k.a. kidney stone: https://actu.fr/normandie/cleon_76178/derniere-minute-blues-traverse-cleon-van-wilks-remplace-robin-trower_13514904.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,646 Posted November 26, 2017 1 minute ago, gcreptile said: "Un calcul rénal" a.k.a. kidney stone: https://actu.fr/normandie/cleon_76178/derniere-minute-blues-traverse-cleon-van-wilks-remplace-robin-trower_13514904.html Fucking painful, then Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thatcher 2,411 Posted November 28, 2017 Mitch Margo, singer and songwriter of The Tokens, best known for their #1 The Lion Sleeps Tonight, has died aged 70. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Death Impends 7,969 Posted November 28, 2017 Passed awimoweh awimoweh awimoweh. (as the more obvious joke is a bit too obvious!) 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DevonDeathTrip 2,358 Posted November 28, 2017 13 minutes ago, Thatcher said: Mitch Margo, singer and songwriter of The Tokens, best known for their #1 The Lion Sleeps Tonight, has died aged 70. Can't resist posting a different version of that song, just because an unofficial video makes me smile 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JR976evil 906 Posted November 28, 2017 On 23/10/2017 at 08:03, CoffinLodger said: Al Hurricane has died http://krqe.com/2017/10/22/new-mexico-music-legend-al-hurricane-dies/ Finally blew out Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,646 Posted November 29, 2017 10 hours ago, Thatcher said: Mitch Margo, singer and songwriter of The Tokens, best known for their #1 The Lion Sleeps Tonight, has died aged 70. Professional songwriter by the age of 14 - respect! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ObakeFilter 899 Posted November 29, 2017 Do we have a blues thread? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joey Russ 7,223 Posted November 29, 2017 Yes we do. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ObakeFilter 899 Posted November 29, 2017 2 minutes ago, Joey Russ said: Yes we do. Thank you! Can a mod remove my previous post? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vinegar Tits 606 Posted November 30, 2017 The Fall had to cancel their Bristol gig last night due to Mark E Smith's failing health. Definitely one to seriously consider for 2018 if he makes it that long. EDIT: Ah, already mentioned in 2018 thread. Wotev... EDIT II: Tonight's Koko gig also cancelled. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ObakeFilter 899 Posted November 30, 2017 1 hour ago, Vinegar Tits said: The Fall had to cancel their Bristol gig last night due to Mark E Smith's failing health. Definitely one to seriously consider for 2018 if he makes it that long. EDIT: Ah, already mentioned in 2018 thread. Wotev... EDIT II: Tonight's Koko gig also cancelled. + a gig in Porto http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/whats-on/music-nightlife-news/mark-e-smith-ill-fall-13976013 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean 6,315 Posted November 30, 2017 He is clearly falling apart after abusing his body for so many years but still a risky pick.Sure he won't live to a ripe old age but he could soldier on for a few years. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DevonDeathTrip 2,358 Posted December 1, 2017 Pere Ubu singer David Thomas cancels tour due to an undisclosed illness... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zsa Zsa's leg 884 Posted December 5, 2017 Melanie Martinez has been accused of rape. One of the better suicide punts I've seen, she's getting hit hard on twitter right now. As for her potential suicide, her music and her deranged fanbase should speak for itself. Here's the tweet accusing her. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ObakeFilter 899 Posted December 5, 2017 John Mayer was admitted into the hospital for emergency appendectomy. http://variety.com/2017/music/news/john-mayer-hospitalized-for-emergency-appendectomy-1202631000/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
