maryportfuncity 10,646 Posted September 8, 2015 Lovin' the bit of the child killer on the run who took over the identity of the lead guitarist of Sha Na Na who had died of an od in 74. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elmer_Edward_Solly Aye, that whole business has TV movie written all over it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,037 Posted September 9, 2015 Don Griffin, guitarist with The Miracles and brother of Billy Griffin, 60, traffic accident. http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/guitarist-don-griffin-dead-at-821167 Probably the hit he will remembered for with The Miracles: https://youtu.be/WHcQ5wRZ9iU Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,070 Posted September 9, 2015 Don Griffin, guitarist with The Miracles and brother of Billy Griffin, 60, traffic accident. http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/guitarist-don-griffin-dead-at-821167 Probably the hit he will remembered for with The Miracles: As noted he also played guitar on the multi-Grammy winning artist Anita Baker on her multi-platinum multi-Grammy award winning album Rapture; both of which I was admonished for expecting Brits to be aware of and her Obit already written and awaiting publication. Oh no, was told she's a nobody. Pfft. SC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Guest Posted September 10, 2015 Prog rock singer and bassist John Wetton (Asia / King Crimson / UK / many other groups) is definitely one worth keeping an eye on. 66 years old and has been through alcoholism, heart surgery, diabetes and had cancer surgery earlier this year and last month new cancer was discovered and he underwent chemo - that's as much as we know. He was fit enough to go to a recent King Crimson gig though, and was looking slimmer than he used to. There's a very recent photo of him here, further down the page: http://papabear.com/tours/crim15/crim15_7.htm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spade_Cooley 9,519 Posted September 12, 2015 Christy Dignam talking about his cancer on the old Late Late there. Still looks like shite but he reckons he has at least two years left. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,037 Posted September 12, 2015 Bryn Merrick and Paul Gray, both former bass players with The Damned, both suffering from throat cancer and both undergoing treatment at the same hospital by the same consultant. (And both still alive, seeing as article is from February) Bryn Merrick dies: http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/damned-bassist-bryn-merrick-dies-10041318 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,037 Posted September 14, 2015 Gary Richrath, former lead guitarist of REO Speedwagon, couldn't fight this feeling anymore and curls up his toes at 65. https://au.news.yahoo.com/entertainment/a/29521018/reo-speedwagon-guitarist-dies/ Find My Fortune: https://youtu.be/8NZ_VjedFiE 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toast 16,137 Posted September 14, 2015 Gary Richrath, former lead guitarist of REO Speedwagon, couldn't fight this feeling anymore and curls up his toes at 65. https://au.news.yahoo.com/entertainment/a/29521018/reo-speedwagon-guitarist-dies/ Find My Fortune: https://youtu.be/8NZ_VjedFiE 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,070 Posted September 14, 2015 Gary Richrath, former lead guitarist of REO Speedwagon, couldn't fight this feeling anymore and curls up his toes at 65. https://au.news.yahoo.com/entertainment/a/29521018/reo-speedwagon-guitarist-dies/ Find My Fortune: He must live next door to you (or did lol) cuz earliest I see a news clip over here is like 3 hours later. Well done as usual Y-Dub. SC 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 10,967 Posted September 14, 2015 Retro-funk singer Sharon Jones's pancreatic cancer is back: http://www.wrdw.com/home/headlines/Sharon-Jones-fighting-new-battle-with-cancer-327209981.html It was originally diagnosed as stage II. I guess she's on the cusp of obitability, having been nominated for a Grammy after her first cancer fight in 2014, and an appearance on BBC TV in February 2015. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spade_Cooley 9,519 Posted September 14, 2015 Retro-funk singer Sharon Jones's pancreatic cancer is back: http://www.wrdw.com/home/headlines/Sharon-Jones-fighting-new-battle-with-cancer-327209981.html It was originally diagnosed as stage II. I guess she's on the cusp of obitability, having been nominated for a Grammy after her first cancer fight in 2014, and an appearance on BBC TV in February 2015. Way beyond the cusp, BBC obit guaranteed as well as probably being the lead obit that day in the Guardian. Would probably even get a tribute show on Radio 2 actually. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 10,967 Posted September 14, 2015 Retro-funk singer Sharon Jones's pancreatic cancer is back: http://www.wrdw.com/home/headlines/Sharon-Jones-fighting-new-battle-with-cancer-327209981.html It was originally diagnosed as stage II. I guess she's on the cusp of obitability, having been nominated for a Grammy after her first cancer fight in 2014, and an appearance on BBC TV in February 2015. Way beyond the cusp, BBC obit guaranteed as well as probably being the lead obit that day in the Guardian. Would probably even get a tribute show on Radio 2 actually. Oh wow.... I was having my doubts because so far, the news has only been announced on a local US station, the Toronto Star, and specialist magazines. But my research wasn't all that deep, obviously. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spade_Cooley 9,519 Posted September 14, 2015 Neo-soul is a terrible genre but it's a terrible genre with lots of middle class journo fans. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toast 16,137 Posted September 14, 2015 Retro-funk singer Sharon Jones's pancreatic cancer is back: http://www.wrdw.com/home/headlines/Sharon-Jones-fighting-new-battle-with-cancer-327209981.html It was originally diagnosed as stage II. I guess she's on the cusp of obitability, having been nominated for a Grammy after her first cancer fight in 2014, and an appearance on BBC TV in February 2015. Way beyond the cusp, BBC obit guaranteed as well as probably being the lead obit that day in the Guardian. Would probably even get a tribute show on Radio 2 actually. Oh wow.... I was having my doubts because so far, the news has only been announced on a local US station, the Toronto Star, and specialist magazines. But my research wasn't all that deep, obviously. There's also the Amy Winehouse connection - Sharon's band the Dap Kings also recorded with Amy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,070 Posted September 14, 2015 Retro-funk singer Sharon Jones's pancreatic cancer is back: http://www.wrdw.com/home/headlines/Sharon-Jones-fighting-new-battle-with-cancer-327209981.html It was originally diagnosed as stage II. I guess she's on the cusp of obitability, having been nominated for a Grammy after her first cancer fight in 2014, and an appearance on BBC TV in February 2015. Way beyond the cusp, BBC obit guaranteed as well as probably being the lead obit that day in the Guardian. Would probably even get a tribute show on Radio 2 actually. Oh wow.... I was having my doubts because so far, the news has only been announced on a local US station, the Toronto Star, and specialist magazines. But my research wasn't all that deep, obviously. There's also the Amy Winehouse connection - Sharon's band the Dap Kings also recorded with Amy. Releases album! Has cancer, announces it, Grammy committee feels sad, gives nomination. Premier of her documentary! Has cancer, announces it....... Call my cynical SC 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davey Jones' Locker 1,324 Posted September 18, 2015 Roger Daltrey has viral meningitis but is apparently on the mend: http://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-34294282 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,646 Posted September 18, 2015 Roger Daltrey has viral meningitis but is apparently on the mend: http://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-34294282 If he lives, he might celebrate by making an album with Wilko Johnson! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,037 Posted September 19, 2015 Donald Claps also known as Donny Conn, of The Playmates has died at 85, according to this death notice. http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/latimes/obituary.aspx?pid=175866257 Biggest US hit was the novelty number Beep Beep: https://youtu.be/enqNl7tdLR4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
time 8,599 Posted September 22, 2015 Bar-Kays founder member Ben Cauley dead at 67. He was the only survivor of the plane crash that claimed the lives of Otis Redding and four other Bar-Kays members. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spade_Cooley 9,519 Posted September 24, 2015 Oft-discussed Christy Dignam says he's "living every day like it's his last" and his body is operating at about 2/3 right now. Would assume he sees out 2015 but something tells me there's not much more petrol left in the tank. If any of the DL committee have Irish roots he'd be a nice pick next year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,646 Posted September 24, 2015 Oft-discussed Christy Dignam says he's "living every day like it's his last" and his body is operating at about 2/3 right now. Would assume he sees out 2015 but something tells me there's not much more petrol left in the tank. If any of the DL committee have Irish roots he'd be a nice pick next year. Nailed on, but - serious question - UK obit chances with regard to the exacting standards of the DDP? I'll say here and now he's bound to get qualifying coverage for Deathrace purposes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 18,439 Posted September 24, 2015 Oft-discussed Christy Dignam says he's "living every day like it's his last" and his body is operating at about 2/3 right now. Would assume he sees out 2015 but something tells me there's not much more petrol left in the tank. If any of the DL committee have Irish roots he'd be a nice pick next year. Nailed on, but - serious question - UK obit chances with regard to the exacting standards of the DDP? I'll say here and now he's bound to get qualifying coverage for Deathrace purposes. Dragging the bowels of the DDP obits, but UTV will cover it when he goes, I'd assume (they cover his fund raising stuff), and The Scotsman or The Record. Which wouldn't be needed, as The Express have covered his health. Or to put it another, I doubt a mid 50s lead singer of a fairly known Irish band has much to worry about in terms of obits! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,646 Posted September 24, 2015 Oft-discussed Christy Dignam says he's "living every day like it's his last" and his body is operating at about 2/3 right now. Would assume he sees out 2015 but something tells me there's not much more petrol left in the tank. If any of the DL committee have Irish roots he'd be a nice pick next year. Nailed on, but - serious question - UK obit chances with regard to the exacting standards of the DDP? I'll say here and now he's bound to get qualifying coverage for Deathrace purposes. Dragging the bowels of the DDP obits, but UTV will cover it when he goes, I'd assume (they cover his fund raising stuff), and The Scotsman or The Record. Which wouldn't be needed, as The Express have covered his health. Or to put it another, I doubt a mid 50s lead singer of a fairly known Irish band has much to worry about in terms of obits! Nice one, so he just has to worry about 3 months of living like it's his last day. We'll worry about the obits. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spade_Cooley 9,519 Posted September 25, 2015 Yeah, Aslan are _big_ back in the Emerald Isle, up there with Tayto and 26+6 equalling 1. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,037 Posted September 29, 2015 Frankie Ford has reportedly passed away at 76 after a chronic illness. http://www.wwl.com/Frankie-Ford-dies-at-age-76/22014356 Sea Cruise: https://youtu.be/i5tIHtbctFQ One team has him for the DDP when a QO appears. Edit - Daily Mail: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/ap/article-3254075/Frankie-Ford-sang-Sea-Cruise-dies-age-76.html Sail Away Frankie, RIP!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
