Octopus of Odstock 1,818 Posted March 3, 2010 Actor Martin Benson has died. Picked on the DDP - no proper obit yet, but it'll probably come once the deaths of Michael Foot & Keith Alexander have disappeared off the rolling news tickers.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Falkekopf 48 Posted March 4, 2010 Actor Martin Benson has died. Picked on the DDP - no proper obit yet, but it'll probably come once the deaths of Michael Foot & Keith Alexander have disappeared off the rolling news tickers.. UK obit? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
themaninblack 2,111 Posted March 4, 2010 Actor Martin Benson has died. Picked on the DDP - no proper obit yet, but it'll probably come once the deaths of Michael Foot & Keith Alexander have disappeared off the rolling news tickers.. UK obit? Yes. I'm sure he'll get a proper one, but for the moment, that'll do... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VSBfromH 73 Posted March 4, 2010 Who will inherit the title of "oldest swinger in town" now that Fred Wedlock has died? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Falkekopf 48 Posted March 4, 2010 Who will inherit the title of "oldest swinger in town" now that Fred Wedlock has died? Surely one for the 'Old Folkies Home' thread? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lard Bazaar 3,684 Posted March 4, 2010 Who will inherit the title of "oldest swinger in town" now that Fred Wedlock has died? Now that's a real shame. He is a popular chap round these 'ere parts, and as a youngster I was quite often subjected to his LPs on a quiet Sunday afternoon. I'm sure my dad will be proper gutted. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom 2,445 Posted March 4, 2010 Who will inherit the title of "oldest swinger in town" now that Fred Wedlock has died? Now that's a real shame. He is a popular chap round these 'ere parts, and as a youngster I was quite often subjected to his LPs on a quiet Sunday afternoon. I'm sure my dad will be proper gutted. I only have a copy of the single of "Oldest Swinger in Town". First Thackray, now Wedlock, the world is falling apart. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DevonDeathTrip 2,273 Posted March 4, 2010 Ron Banks, lead singer of American soul group The Dramatics, has died of a massive heart attack. The Dramatics toll of death is now right up there with The New York Dolls and Lynyrd Skynyrd, if not quite as good as The Ramones. Their line up at it's peak in the early seventies was thus: Ron Banks - Died of a heart attack today aged 58 William "Wee Gee" Howard: Died of a heart attack in 2000, aged 49 Elbert Wilkins - Died of a heart attack in 1992, aged 42 James Mack Brown - Died of an aneurysm in 2008, aged 58 Willie Ford - Still Alive Larry Demps - Still Alive Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
harrymcnallysblueandwhitearmy 1,442 Posted March 5, 2010 Ron Banks, lead singer of American soul group The Dramatics, has died of a massive heart attack. The Dramatics toll of death is now right up there with The New York Dolls and Lynyrd Skynyrd, if not quite as good as The Ramones. Their line up at it's peak in the early seventies was thus: Ron Banks - Died of a heart attack today aged 58 William "Wee Gee" Howard: Died of a heart attack in 2000, aged 49 Elbert Wilkins - Died of a heart attack in 1992, aged 42 James Mack Brown - Died of an aneurysm in 2008, aged 58 Willie Ford - Still Alive Larry Demps - Still Alive How about the "Classic Five" line up of another 'franchise' soul group, The Temptations? 4 out of 5 premature deaths. Melvin Franklin - brain seizure, 52. David Ruffin - OD, 50. Eddie Kendricks - cancer, 52. Paul Williams - suicide, 34. Otis Williams - alive. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Magere Hein 1,396 Posted March 5, 2010 On the other hand, it seems that members and former members of the Dead Kennedys, performers of romantic ditties like Holiday in Cambodia and Too Drunk to Fuck, are all alive, although that Wikipedia article states that members Klaus Flouride and D.H. Peligro have health issues. regards, Hein Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
time 7,881 Posted March 5, 2010 Ron Banks, lead singer of American soul group The Dramatics, has died of a massive heart attack. The Dramatics toll of death is now right up there with The New York Dolls and Lynyrd Skynyrd, if not quite as good as The Ramones. Their line up at it's peak in the early seventies was thus: Ron Banks - Died of a heart attack today aged 58 William "Wee Gee" Howard: Died of a heart attack in 2000, aged 49 Elbert Wilkins - Died of a heart attack in 1992, aged 42 James Mack Brown - Died of an aneurysm in 2008, aged 58 Willie Ford - Still Alive Larry Demps - Still Alive Thats what you call a dramatic ending! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Twelvetrees 10 Posted March 7, 2010 I am sad to report the death of Philip Langridge, one of the greatest British tenors - a wonderful interperter of Britten and Mozart, as well as a fearless champion of contemporary opera and song. For a taste of what we're missing, listen to Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Godot 148 Posted March 7, 2010 I am sad to report the death of Philip Langridge, one of the greatest British tenors - a wonderful interperter of Britten and Mozart, as well as a fearless champion of contemporary opera and song. For a taste of what we're missing, listen to Done that, thanks Twelvetrees, now can you tell me how I might stem the blood pouring from both wrists? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deadsox 882 Posted March 7, 2010 I am sad to report the death of Philip Langridge, one of the greatest British tenors - a wonderful interperter of Britten and Mozart, as well as a fearless champion of contemporary opera and song. For a taste of what we're missing, listen to Done that, thanks Twelvetrees, now can you tell me how I might stem the blood pouring from both wrists? As the Rollings Stones said, Let it Bleed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grande Pablo 94 Posted March 7, 2010 Actor Richard Stapley (also known as Wyler) has passed. IMDB tells me his biggest role was in The Man from Interpol - more looking forward now to the Man from Interflora... http://blog.taragana.com/e/2010/03/07/acto...es-at-86-97227/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Applecool Downunder 10 Posted March 7, 2010 Actor Richard Stapley (also known as Wyler) has passed. IMDB tells me his biggest role was in The Man from Interpol - more looking forward now to the Man from Interflora... Very droll line... one of the best! Bouquets for you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grande Pablo 94 Posted March 8, 2010 Bossa Nova pioneer Johnny Alf has passed... http://www.thaindian.com/newsportal/entert..._100331763.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grande Pablo 94 Posted March 10, 2010 Corey Haim!! http://www.tmz.com/2010/03/10/corey-haim-d...oys-two-coreys/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lard Bazaar 3,684 Posted March 10, 2010 Corey Haim!! http://www.tmz.com/2010/03/10/corey-haim-d...oys-two-coreys/ Blimey! That's a bit of a shocker. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Monoclinic 39 Posted March 10, 2010 Corey Haim!! http://www.tmz.com/2010/03/10/corey-haim-d...oys-two-coreys/ Blimey! That's a bit of a shocker. What are the odds on BC Alum stating categorically that this is the most significant death of 2010? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom 2,445 Posted March 10, 2010 Corey Haim!! http://www.tmz.com/2010/03/10/corey-haim-d...oys-two-coreys/ Blimey! That's a bit of a shocker. What are the odds on BC Alum stating categorically that this is the most significant death of 2010? LB, what's more shocking is that they're making Lost Boys 3: The Thirst. Now that's enough to make anyone want to O.D. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handrejka 1,835 Posted March 10, 2010 Corey Haim!! http://www.tmz.com/2010/03/10/corey-haim-d...oys-two-coreys/ Blimey! That's a bit of a shocker. What are the odds on BC Alum stating categorically that this is the most significant death of 2010? Don't tempt fate Mono, he's been quiet of late. My reaction to Corey's death was the same as when Heath Ledger died, a "bloody hell" followed by a "which one was he again?" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spade_Cooley 8,920 Posted March 10, 2010 Actor Corey Haim died this morning of an apparent overdose Well at least he died doing something he loved. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lewd_Squirrel 309 Posted March 10, 2010 Well, that's two people off of my signature, now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lard Bazaar 3,684 Posted March 10, 2010 Corey Haim!! http://www.tmz.com/2010/03/10/corey-haim-d...oys-two-coreys/ Blimey! That's a bit of a shocker. What are the odds on BC Alum stating categorically that this is the most significant death of 2010? LB, what's more shocking is that they're making Lost Boys 3: The Thirst. Now that's enough to make anyone want to O.D. Ooo dear, I didn't even know there was a Lost Boys 2! Corey Haim always reminds me of a boy I went to school with called Corey Haines, his sister cut her finger off with some scissors when she was about 2. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites