Joey Russ 7,282 Posted July 17, 2017 I'd argue music still has a certain amount of notable deaths this year. Chuck Berry is obviously the biggest death in that category, but the lead singers of the Allman Brothers Band and Soundgarden are certainly well known. There's also John Wetton, who's pretty influential in progressive rock, well known singer Al Jarreau, and, though I'm not a fan of hip hop, influential rapper Progidy. All pretty significant deaths. Is it as big as 2016's music death? So far, no. That could change, with Johnny Hallyday and Olivia Newton John looking like prime candidates to not see the year out, with other people we don't know about potentially dying as well, and, though kind of off topic, I keep having this strange feeling that a legend in new wave music will announce a cancer diagnosis sometime soon... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davey Jones' Locker 1,325 Posted July 17, 2017 Who here is going to be gazing up at the moon tonight, thinking of Commander Koenig and the Moonbase Alpha staff? Probably just me.... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lewd_Squirrel 331 Posted July 17, 2017 Wow, two hits in one day, for me. I wonder if Martin is doing his Bela Lugosi impression, for Bela himself? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davey Jones' Locker 1,325 Posted July 17, 2017 Aussie obit: http://mobile.abc.net.au/news/2017-07-17/oscar-winning-actor-martin-landau-dies,-aged-89/8715420 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,700 Posted July 17, 2017 On 17/07/2017 at 01:54, Davey Jones' Locker said: Bloody hell! Red Symons is in hospital, Martin Landau has died and Doctor Who is a woman. I don't think I can take much more of this dreadful day. You're being ironic about Jodie Whittaker's new job, right? Not that I'm a huge fan or owt but, frankly, 'bout time in that dept and somewhere around the 15th isn't it time the Doctor was summat other than white? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Happy Reaper 223 Posted July 17, 2017 On 17/07/2017 at 04:31, Davey Jones' Locker said: Who here is going to be gazing up at the moon tonight, thinking of Commander Koenig and the Moonbase Alpha staff? Probably just me.... Yeah, just you. I'm wondering what rubber mask he put on to get past St. Peter... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
themaninblack 2,112 Posted July 17, 2017 On 17/07/2017 at 07:19, maryportfuncity said: You're being ironic about Jodie Whittaker's new job, right? Not that I'm a huge fan or owt but, frankly, 'bout time in that dept and somewhere around the 15th isn't it time the Doctor was summat other than white? Last time I looked Jodie Whittaker was white... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FixedBusiness 407 Posted July 17, 2017 On 17/07/2017 at 10:55, themaninblack said: Last time I looked Jodie Whittaker was white... No, she's black as in the J-Roc level of black "there's levels of black y'know wha'im sayin'? you've got your Lionel Richie who's kinda black but not really and you've got your Michael Jackson who's black and white" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FixedBusiness 407 Posted July 17, 2017 On 17/07/2017 at 04:05, Joey Russ said: I'd argue music still has a certain amount of notable deaths this year. Chuck Berry is obviously the biggest death in that category, but the lead singers of the Allman Brothers Band and Soundgarden are certainly well known. There's also John Wetton, who's pretty influential in progressive rock, well known singer Al Jarreau, and, though I'm not a fan of hip hop, influential rapper Progidy. All pretty significant deaths. Is it as big as 2016's music death? So far, no. That could change, with Johnny Hallyday and Olivia Newton John looking like prime candidates to not see the year out, with other people we don't know about potentially dying as well, and, though kind of off topic, I keep having this strange feeling that a legend in new wave music will announce a cancer diagnosis sometime soon... True, well put. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davey Jones' Locker 1,325 Posted July 17, 2017 Incoming dispatch from Moonbase Alpha - Barbara Bain on Martin Landau: http://people.com/celebrity/martin-landaus-epic-love-with-mission-impossible-costar-barbara-bain-inside-their-36-year-romance/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LilyForrester 81 Posted July 18, 2017 Haven't been on in a while but I knew it was a smart idea to pick him ever since I watched Ed Wood and realised he was still alive 8th hit for me.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites