TQR 14,386 Posted February 23, 2023 7 hours ago, Spade_Cooley said: Just an addendum, but it's always worth mentioning that "Dancing In The Moonlight" is probably the only top 10 single ever written about recovering from your wounds after being attacked during an actual terrorist incident where eight American tourists were shot dead. Oh? Could’ve sworn there was a Now! That’s What I Call Daydreaming About A Peaceful World After Having The Piss Beaten Out Of Me By Thugs Who Did An Island Massacre compilation album. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alt obits guy 3,371 Posted March 1, 2023 Dorian Kweller, a budding guitarist set to make his SXSW debut in two weeks and the son of singer/songwriter Ben Kweller, has died. He was 16. No cause was given, but his death is being described as his having been killed. https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/ben-kweller-son-dorian-dead-16-1235276776/ 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 10,966 Posted March 1, 2023 On 11/06/2022 at 06:44, gcreptile said: He's now been diagnosed with Ramsay Hunt-syndrome, which has paralyzed half of his face: https://news.sky.com/story/justin-bieber-struck-by-ramsay-hunt-syndrome-with-half-of-his-face-left-paralysed-12631695 Hm, my boss had something similar once, after he came back from a holiday. Back then, he said nobody knew what it was. It disappeared after a week, but apparently less than half of the people with it recover completely. Justin Bieber cancels the rest of his tour because of his illness: https://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/us-celebrity-news/justin-bieber-officially-cancels-rest-29340150 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wannamaker 1,407 Posted March 1, 2023 Ed Sheeran "spiralled" into depression last year, after his wife developed a tumour in her pregnancy & Jamal Edward's death. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladyfiona 2,577 Posted March 1, 2023 4 hours ago, gcreptile said: Justin Bieber cancels the rest of his tour because of his illness: https://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/us-celebrity-news/justin-bieber-officially-cancels-rest-29340150 Not sure if mentioned in this thread but he also sold his music rights for $200 million recently. He is only 29. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,070 Posted March 2, 2023 On 05/11/2022 at 15:53, mollyafox said: Aaron Carter dead at age 34 (Didn't realize he had his own thread until after posting) His mother releases photos of the bathroom where he died. Investigation said a simple overdose; mum in denial thinks foul play. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 10,966 Posted March 2, 2023 Cross-posted - Steve Mackey, bass player of 90s Britpop giants Pulp, has died at 56 of a brief illness: https://vanyaland.com/2023/03/02/rip-steve-mackey-of-pulp-has-died-at-the-age-of-56/ 1 3 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,033 Posted March 2, 2023 1 minute ago, gcreptile said: Cross-posted - Steve Mackey, bass player of 90s Britpop giants Pulp, has died at 56 of a brief illness: https://vanyaland.com/2023/03/02/rip-steve-mackey-of-pulp-has-died-at-the-age-of-56/ Sat out the reunion set for this year. The signs were there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Book 3,556 Posted March 2, 2023 22 minutes ago, gcreptile said: Cross-posted - Steve Mackey, bass player of 90s Britpop giants Pulp, has died at 56 of a brief illness: https://vanyaland.com/2023/03/02/rip-steve-mackey-of-pulp-has-died-at-the-age-of-56/ This is hardcore. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
time 8,596 Posted March 2, 2023 Steve Mackey report in The Guardian Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sly Ronnie 879 Posted March 2, 2023 2 hours ago, gcreptile said: Cross-posted - Steve Mackey, bass player of 90s Britpop giants Pulp, has died at 56 of a brief illness: https://vanyaland.com/2023/03/02/rip-steve-mackey-of-pulp-has-died-at-the-age-of-56/ The first Britpop era death? Tempus Fugit and all that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ObakeFilter 894 Posted March 2, 2023 6 minutes ago, Sly Ronnie said: The first Britpop era death? Tempus Fugit and all that. Richey Edwards is probably among the first, if not THE first. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spade_Cooley 9,515 Posted March 2, 2023 37 minutes ago, Sly Ronnie said: The first Britpop era death? Tempus Fugit and all that. Doesn't the Charlatans' alumni page resemble a Ypres war memorial? As well as the drummers from Lush and Space. EDIT: or if you want pure, 100% unarguable "this is Britpop and not a vaguely associated indie genre of the 90s", the guitarist from Northern Uproar was hit by a truck in 2014. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sly Ronnie 879 Posted March 2, 2023 36 minutes ago, ObakeFilter said: Richey Edwards is probably among the first, if not THE first. 11 minutes ago, Spade_Cooley said: Doesn't the Charlatans' alumni page resemble a Ypres war memorial? As well as the drummers from Lush and Space. EDIT: or if you want pure, 100% unarguable "this is Britpop and not a vaguely associated indie genre of the 90s", the guitarist from Northern Uproar was hit by a truck in 2014. If we're going to be that broad we may as well include Tony Ogden from proto-Britpop band World of Twist who died in 2006. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ulitzer95 12,584 Posted March 2, 2023 Jon Lee of Feeder killed himself in 2002. Stuart Cable of Stereophonics died from alcohol abuse related reasons in 2010. As SC alluded to, 3 Britpop era members of the Charlatans are dead (though one was a touring member only). The guitarist of The Supernaturals died last year. The La's lost a former member last year also, though he was a member in the late 80s (pre-Britpop era). I think that's everyone. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sly Ronnie 879 Posted March 2, 2023 5 minutes ago, Ulitzer95 said: Jon Lee of Feeder killed himself in 2002. Stuart Cable of Stereophonics died from alcohol abuse related reasons in 2010. As SC alluded to, 3 Britpop era members of the Charlatans are dead (though one was a touring member only). The guitarist of The Supernaturals died last year. The La's lost a former member last year also, though he was a member in the late 80s (pre-Britpop era). I think that's everyone. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ObakeFilter 894 Posted March 2, 2023 8 minutes ago, Ulitzer95 said: Jon Lee of Feeder killed himself in 2002. Stuart Cable of Stereophonics died from alcohol abuse related reasons in 2010. As SC alluded to, 3 Britpop era members of the Charlatans are dead (though one was a touring member only). The guitarist of The Supernaturals died last year. The La's lost a former member last year also, though he was a member in the late 80s (pre-Britpop era). I think that's everyone. Chris Acland of Lush died in 1996. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ulitzer95 12,584 Posted March 2, 2023 2 minutes ago, Sly Ronnie said: The list wasn't that long, but you've clearly got a short term memory darling! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ulitzer95 12,584 Posted March 2, 2023 Just listening back to a bunch of Pulp songs this afternoon. I used to love them. Got to be honest though, a lot of it is absolute shite. It hasn't dated well, though granted it was very good in its time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sly Ronnie 879 Posted March 2, 2023 11 minutes ago, Ulitzer95 said: The list wasn't that long, but you've clearly got a short term memory darling! Well if you can remember the 90s, you weren't there as they said. About the 60s! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sly Ronnie 879 Posted March 2, 2023 This is Hardcore is their best album IMO. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grim Up North 3,725 Posted March 2, 2023 10 minutes ago, Ulitzer95 said: Just listening back to a bunch of Pulp songs this afternoon. I used to love them. Got to be honest though, a lot of it is absolute shite. It hasn't dated well, though granted it was very good in its time. Going to see them at Scarborough in summer - still love most of it. Different Class is probably my favourite album of all time (Eels Beautiful Freak and Pink Floyd Dark Side vying for top spot). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,645 Posted March 2, 2023 4 hours ago, Ulitzer95 said: Just listening back to a bunch of Pulp songs this afternoon. I used to love them. Got to be honest though, a lot of it is absolute shite. It hasn't dated well, though granted it was very good in its time. Having seen them live they have the nicest bunch of fans you'll ever mingle with - I think some of their stuff, notably the signing off album We Love Life a bit underrated. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
harrymcnallysblueandwhitearmy 1,688 Posted March 5, 2023 Possibly not the ideal thread, but one of Barnes & (Roly Poly Fish Heads) Barnes has left the building. https://www.brooklynvegan.com/robert-haimer-barnes-barnes-fish-heads-co-creator-has-died/ https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=cn73Wtem0No&t=150s Huh, I can't even post a YouTube link properly today. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,070 Posted March 5, 2023 29 minutes ago, harrymcnallysblueandwhitearmy said: Possibly not the ideal thread, but one of Barnes & (Roly Poly Fish Heads) Barnes has left the building. https://www.brooklynvegan.com/robert-haimer-barnes-barnes-fish-heads-co-creator-has-died/ https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=cn73Wtem0No&t=150s Huh, I can't even post a YouTube link properly today. Noooo! (pretty sure I’ve posted in ‘What are you listening to’ thread once.) The other Barnes is the lad who played young Will Robinson on List In Space - Bill Mumy. Anyway this news sucks. RIP. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites