Sean 6,330 Posted January 4, 2016 Funkadelic's Cordell 'Boogie' Mossonhttp://www.contactmusic.com/news/funkadelic-star-cordell-boogie-mosson-dead-at-60_3623902 And now Parliament and Funkadelic keyboard player Bernie Worrell has been diagnosed with stage 4 liver cancer...http://www.app.com/story/entertainment/2016/01/04/p-funk-legend-bernie-worrell-has-stage-4-cancer/78257920/ do you think he would obit? I reckon he would but he won`t see 2017.He may make the death by numbers transfer date on 1st July but I wouldn`t bank on it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,070 Posted January 4, 2016 That sux, who doesn't love George Clinton/ Parlaiment/Funkadelic. When George goes it'll be a truly sad one SC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,053 Posted January 6, 2016 Death Notice for Brian 'Badger' Odgers, bass player who played with Van Morrison in 1990. http://announcements.telegraph.co.uk/deaths/198147/brian-badger'-odgers I believe he was 73. However, probably best known for being in the short-lived instrumental band Apollo 100 who had a hit in 1972 with Joy: https://youtu.be/3S8jd8WhxoI Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,053 Posted January 6, 2016 Nicholas Caldwell, original member of The Whispers, reportedly dead at 71. http://www.eurweb.com/2016/01/we-remember-nicholas-nick-caldwell-of-the-whispers-dies-at-71/ Presumably from problems associated with his congestive heart failure but still to be confirmed. And The Beat Goes On: https://youtu.be/pEmX5HR9ZxU But not his heartbeat. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,070 Posted January 6, 2016 Nicholas Caldwell, original member of The Whispers, reportedly dead at 71. http://www.eurweb.com/2016/01/we-remember-nicholas-nick-caldwell-of-the-whispers-dies-at-71/ Presumably from problems associated with his congestive heart failure but still to be confirmed. And The Beat Goes On: But not his heartbeat. That video is going to be the best thing posted on DL this year! "my family and I decided it best that I take advantage of a relatively new technology called an LVAD (Left Ventricular Assist Device), which if successful could extend my life expectancy by years." Not exactly a ringing endorsement of the LVAD three days later. Back to the drawing board. SC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toast 16,142 Posted January 6, 2016 Nicholas Caldwell, original member of The Whispers, reportedly dead at 71. http://www.eurweb.com/2016/01/we-remember-nicholas-nick-caldwell-of-the-whispers-dies-at-71/ Presumably from problems associated with his congestive heart failure but still to be confirmed. And The Beat Goes On: But not his heartbeat. That video is going to be the best thing posted on DL this year! "my family and I decided it best that I take advantage of a relatively new technology called an LVAD (Left Ventricular Assist Device), which if successful could extend my life expectancy by years." Not exactly a ringing endorsement of the LVAD three days later. Back to the drawing board. SC Not quite - that was posted last summer according to the article. Since he had been given an estimated 3 to 6 months in January last year, he did get another year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,053 Posted January 6, 2016 I'll be ticked if Nicholas Caldwell gets a qualifying obit, as he could easily have gone into my 1980 Hits Theme Team (UK Hits obviously), The Whispers reaching Number 2 with And The Beat Goes On in February 1980. If he does, it's a penalty for me for not doing my research more thoroughly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,070 Posted January 6, 2016 I'll be ticked if Nicholas Caldwell gets a qualifying obit, as he could easily have gone into my 1980 Hits Theme Team (UK Hits obviously), The Whispers reaching Number 2 with And The Beat Goes On in February 1980. If he does, it's a penalty for me for not doing my research more thoroughly. Not sure how you could find a blog quote suggesting he had a few months to live. If u figure that out please share. SC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,053 Posted January 6, 2016 Ah well, you hit some, you miss some! http://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/ap/article-3387608/Nicholas-Caldwell-singer-The-Whispers-dies-age-71.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom 2,533 Posted January 7, 2016 Ah well, you hit some, you miss some! http://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/ap/article-3387608/Nicholas-Caldwell-singer-The-Whispers-dies-age-71.html Well it was a popular tune for the time. I remember hearing the song a lot on the radio, but to be honest I wouldn't have been able to tell you the name of the group that sang it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toast 16,142 Posted January 7, 2016 <checks ipod> Yes, it's there. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rockhopper penguin 2,265 Posted January 7, 2016 Janet Jackson having surgery. Denies it's cancer https://twitter.com/JanetJacksonno smoke without fire (seems rather elaborate, you have yo go to the need of the video for the statement). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toast 16,142 Posted January 7, 2016 Janet Jackson having surgery. Denies it's cancer https://twitter.com/JanetJacksonno smoke without fire (seems rather elaborate, you have yo go to the need of the video for the statement). And in the meantime she's on about getting to "The Great Forever"..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,053 Posted January 9, 2016 Nobody mentioned Troy Shondell (Born Gary Wayne Schelton)? A US one hit wonder he died aged 76 on 7 January. http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2016/01/08/us/ap-us-obit-shondell.html?partner=IFTTT Here's his 1961 US #6 (UK #22) hit, This Time (We're Really Breaking Up): https://youtu.be/yAp5XcTTBCQ Edit: Yes, even he gets a UK Obit Michel Delpech would be jealous of: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/ap/article-3391183/Singer-Troy-Shondell-singer-This-Time-dies-age-76.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,070 Posted January 9, 2016 Nobody mentioned Troy Shondell (Born Gary Wayne Schelton)? A US one hit wonder he died aged 76 on 7 January. http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2016/01/08/us/ap-us-obit-shondell.html?partner=IFTTT Edit: Yes, even he gets a UK Obit Michel Delpech would be jealous of: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/ap/article-3391183/Singer-Troy-Shondell-singer-This-Time-dies-age-76.html SC Edit deleted don't want to start an argument lol. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CaptainChorizo 1,983 Posted January 11, 2016 David Bowie quote from his page " January 10 2016 - David Bowie died peacefully today surrounded by his family after a courageous 18 month battle with cancer. While many of you will share in this loss, we ask that you respect the family’s privacy during their time of grief." According to his twitter and facebook page he is dead. No news outlets have picked this up yet so it could just be someone who hacked into his account. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
charon 4,943 Posted January 11, 2016 http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/david-bowie-dead-legendary-artist-854364 They're running it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Bearer 6,102 Posted January 11, 2016 Looks official. Sky news reporting it now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rockhopper penguin 2,265 Posted January 11, 2016 Guardian has it http://www.theguardian.com/music/2016/jan/11/david-bowie-dies-at-the-age-of-69Who saw that coming? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 10,978 Posted January 11, 2016 Guardian has it http://www.theguardian.com/music/2016/jan/11/david-bowie-dies-at-the-age-of-69Who saw that coming? As a huge Bowie fan, I wanted to resurrect his thread on his birthday, then thought it would be post-whoring. His new album had a couple of ominous signs that I wanted to mention then, never believed it was a signal of something THAT immediate though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lewd_Squirrel 331 Posted January 12, 2016 Della Reese is still alive, too, & she's a singer, born in 1931 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Droosy Posted January 12, 2016 Della Reese is still alive, too, & she's a singer, born in 1931 is she a metalist or just a hard-rocker?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Magere Hein 1,400 Posted January 12, 2016 Della Reese is still alive, too, & she's a singer, born in 1931 is she a metalist or just a hard-rocker?? Metal, I'd guess. Lemmie's death must've shocked her. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,647 Posted January 12, 2016 (edited) Della Reese is still alive, too, & she's a singer, born in 1931 is she a metalist or just a hard-rocker?? Metal, I'd guess. Lemmie's death must've shocked her. Aye, let's get a grip here - the discussions above belong in dead pop stars, anyone on this thread dresses in black and waves their hands around with the devil horns gesture - can't see Bill 'Lovely Day' Withers pulling that stunt any day soon. Edited January 12, 2016 by Magere Hein And thataway they went Share this post Link to post Share on other sites