Sir Creep 7,070 Posted February 6, 2018 2 hours ago, Phantom said: Oh good. I'm sure Edie Brickell will be pleased with him being home a lot more now. You may have that reversed; may have been why Paul stayed on the road for 76 years, so he wouldn't have to be stuck at home with that nagging beatnik. SC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom 2,535 Posted February 6, 2018 5 hours ago, Sir Creep said: You may have that reversed; may have been why Paul stayed on the road for 76 years, so he wouldn't have to be stuck at home with that nagging beatnik. SC Edie is only 51, so she wouldn't have had much bearing on the first 25 years Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,070 Posted February 6, 2018 3 minutes ago, Phantom said: Edie is only 51, so she wouldn't have had much bearing on the first 25 years She's not aware of too many things, if you know what I mean. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FixedBusiness 407 Posted February 6, 2018 6 hours ago, maryportfuncity said: NONE fit that bill exactly as I can recall though quite a few - notably Lemmy - died with dates still in the diary (they just hadn't announced those tours as the end of anything) Didn't John Wetton also die with dates still booked? Can't remember Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 10,979 Posted February 6, 2018 8 hours ago, Bentrovato said: A quick question given the recent announcements by Elton John and Paul Simon. Anyone know how many other pop stars have headed out all hale and hearty and buoyant on their Official Last World Tour and never managed to get to the end of it alive? None spring to mind personally. Michael Jackson didn't even start it. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
time 8,621 Posted February 7, 2018 10 hours ago, Bentrovato said: A quick question given the recent announcements by Elton John and Paul Simon. Anyone know how many other pop stars have headed out all hale and hearty and buoyant on their Official Last World Tour and never managed to get to the end of it alive? None spring to mind personally. Tom Petty's 40th Anniversary tour wasn't supposed to to be a farewell tour, and he did technically get to the end of it alive, so, no I can't think of anyone either. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 18,480 Posted February 7, 2018 David Gest was getting ready for the David Gest is Not Dead tour when he died. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bentrovato 1,089 Posted February 7, 2018 Elton. Paul S and now Ozzy. One has got to give. https://www.facebook.com/pg/ozzyosbourne/events/?ref=page_internal . Even with a lack of evidence from the past. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spade_Cooley 9,540 Posted February 7, 2018 Also on "Farewell Tours" this year: Slayer: https://www.theguardian.com/music/2018/jan/24/slayer-split-after-tour-metal Anita Baker: http://music.blog.ajc.com/2018/01/09/anita-bakers-teases-atlanta-fans-with-mention-of-upcoming-concert/ The remnants of Lynyrd Skynyrd: http://www.nme.com/news/music/lynyrd-skynyrd-announce-farewell-tour-2228194 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,070 Posted February 7, 2018 On 2/2/2018 at 12:15, YoungWillz said: Not sure of the source however, it is being reported that Dennis Edwards formerly of The Temptations has died: https://www.hip-hopvibe.com/2018/02/02/dennis-edwards-former-lead-singer-of-the-temptations-has-died-at-75-years-old-twitter-mourns-his-death-ripdennisedwards/ Chicago police were investigating an allegation of domestic abuse filed just weeks before former Temptations lead singer Dennis Edwards died. Edwards, 74, died Thursday night at Mercy Hospital. He had been ill for months. He suffered a stroke last year in St. Louis, and had come to Chicago for rehab. Police said it’s unclear if Edwards’ death was connected to a domestic violence allegation filed last month. The report was filed on Jan. 8, and alleged Edwards was the victim of domestic violence in December. CBS 2 Investigator Brad Edwards obtained the order of protection that alleges Edwards’ wife, Brenda, tried to suffocate him by holding his head facedown on a bed. SC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom 2,535 Posted February 7, 2018 Eddie & The Hot Rods are also calling it a day Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,657 Posted February 7, 2018 4 minutes ago, Phantom said: Eddie & The Hot Rods are also calling it a day National obit chances if you happen to be their current drummer? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
time 8,621 Posted February 7, 2018 Barry Manilow seems to be on a farewell tour (dates in London in September, should you feel so inclined). He was also on a farewell tour in 2015. Many more farewell tours and he could keel over during one of them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom 2,535 Posted February 7, 2018 17 minutes ago, maryportfuncity said: National obit chances if you happen to be their current drummer? They've had the same drummer for almost the last 20 years. Unless the Caney Island Echo is classed as National news, I doubt it. Perhaps an inclusion in NME. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bladan 293 Posted February 7, 2018 Death by death metal – Polish guitarist Marcin Walenczykowski dead at 37. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 10,979 Posted February 7, 2018 Roger Whittaker (Does anyone in the UK even know him?) must have been on more farewell tours than "standard" ones. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,657 Posted February 7, 2018 2 hours ago, Phantom said: They've had the same drummer for almost the last 20 years. Unless the Caney Island Echo is classed as National news, I doubt it. Perhaps an inclusion in NME. Oh, okay - but some of the current line up are recent recruits - oddly they were sharing a guitarist with one if the current line ups of Wishbone Ash in the last few years. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
time 8,621 Posted February 7, 2018 35 minutes ago, gcreptile said: Roger Whittaker (Does anyone in the UK even know him?) must have been on more farewell tours than "standard" ones. He's been doing The Last Farewell since 1971. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom 2,535 Posted February 7, 2018 20 minutes ago, maryportfuncity said: Oh, okay - but some of the current line up are recent recruits - oddly they were sharing a guitarist with one if the current line ups of Wishbone Ash in the last few years. Richard Holgarth is the newest recruit. He took over from.Dave Higgs. Holgarth was the co-owner of The Square in Harlow until that closed down last year. Holgarth still produces and plays guitar for John Otway. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,657 Posted February 8, 2018 22 hours ago, Phantom said: Richard Holgarth is the newest recruit. He took over from.Dave Higgs. Holgarth was the co-owner of The Square in Harlow until that closed down last year. Holgarth still produces and plays guitar for John Otway. Respect bro - you're clearly a real fan. I've simply enjoyed two or three of their gigs over the years. Good band with a few pints inside you IMHO Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom 2,535 Posted February 8, 2018 8 minutes ago, maryportfuncity said: Respect bro - you're clearly a real fan. I've simply enjoyed two or three of their gigs over the years. Good band with a few pints inside you IMHO I've known Richard for the past 25 years. Roadied for him and Otway a couple of times when their roadie, Brian broke his leg. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,066 Posted February 11, 2018 Tommy Roe announced his retirement a few days ago: http://bestclassicbands.com/tommy-roe-retirement-2-9-18/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,066 Posted February 11, 2018 And the O'Jays plan to take the Love Train to retirement by 2020: https://www.soultracks.com/story-ojays-retirement Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom 2,535 Posted February 11, 2018 2 hours ago, YoungWillz said: Tommy Roe announced his retirement a few days ago: http://bestclassicbands.com/tommy-roe-retirement-2-9-18/ He was probably getting dizzy. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
time 8,621 Posted February 12, 2018 Vic Damone, dead at 89. Three teams selected him in the DDP Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
