RobertMugabe 437 Posted January 3, 2018 On 1/1/2018 at 23:09, Joey Russ said: Tbf, I'm not sure if The Fall has ever toured in Zimbabwe, so I'm not surprised Mugabe doesn't know him... Why are you being so racist, what you saying, white rock bands never your Africa? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FixedBusiness 407 Posted January 3, 2018 I think Toto toured Africa once... 1 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Youwanticewiththat 611 Posted January 3, 2018 1 hour ago, FixedBusiness said: I think Toto toured Africa once... I heard they even 'bless the rain down in Africa' 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
charon 4,943 Posted January 3, 2018 Screwdriver did Harare once, tickets never really sold. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mickylad 0 Posted January 9, 2018 Ended up under Ardwick BridgeWith some veterans from the U.S. Civil WarThey were under Irish patronageWe shot dead a stupid sergeantBut I got hit in the crossfireThe lucky hit made me hit a time lock who else could write lyrics like that...................................... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spade_Cooley 9,515 Posted January 9, 2018 On 03/01/2018 at 19:10, charon said: Screwdriver did Harare once, tickets never really sold. How did Ian Donaldson crash his car? Veered too far to the right. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JQW 281 Posted January 24, 2018 Dead, according to the fallnews Twitter account. Awaiting confirmation elsewhere. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joey Russ 7,220 Posted January 24, 2018 Really? Guess that wasn’t as bad of a DDP gamble as I thought he was if true... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joey Russ 7,220 Posted January 24, 2018 It’s on his website so it’s probably true... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joey Russ 7,220 Posted January 24, 2018 Also, John Wetton of 2018 comment turned out to be very accurate to the extent of the same month as well... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grim Reaper 186 Posted January 24, 2018 Wow, does seem to be true. Pretty sad but awesome pick by the committee 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ObakeFilter 893 Posted January 24, 2018 Second hit for me. RIP. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
charon 4,943 Posted January 24, 2018 He was fucked. Good legacy. RIP Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bibliogryphon 9,571 Posted January 24, 2018 In the Mirror Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,028 Posted January 24, 2018 RIP. Honestly can't say I was a fan at all. I know nothing of his oeuvre. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bentrovato 1,087 Posted January 24, 2018 RIP etc. But not a big fan. Remember just one of their songs called Victoria. That was quite good. But it might have been a cover version. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dodrade 94 Posted January 24, 2018 Has a No.50 ever been the first of the year to go? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 10,964 Posted January 24, 2018 RIP I guess. I didn't know him either, but I applauded the committee for its choice. Now I wonder if those music journalists describing The Fall's final concert had some VERY rose-tinted glasses on. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joey Russ 7,220 Posted January 24, 2018 4 minutes ago, dodrade said: Has a No.50 ever been the first of the year to go? Think this is only the fourth time #50 was a hit, after Brady, Clive Dunn, and Ernie Wise... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joey Russ 7,220 Posted January 24, 2018 BBC if anyone is in any doubt. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spade_Cooley 9,515 Posted January 24, 2018 Awful band, awful human being. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
charon 4,943 Posted January 24, 2018 The Fall were beloved by Peel. They were very very good. They were very prolific. They 'were' Mark E Smith. Much missed. Night Sir. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cerberus 302 Posted January 24, 2018 A ghost in his own house. Yeah, 'Victoria' was an old Kinks song. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,644 Posted January 24, 2018 So, has it ever happened before that the #50 pick was the first to go? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GossipGabe 333 Posted January 24, 2018 On 2018. 01. 01. at 16:33, Weebl said: On 2018. 01. 01. at 13:59, GossipGabe said: As for the actual health problems, things seem to have taken a turn for the worse in late 2017. Some of the statements from the band and the management (Vander): Maybe he's in a worse state than I'd thought. We will just have to see. I guess we've got our answer even sooner than I thought. His death is not at all surprising considering all the bad news about him from late 2017. He may have been one of the less famous candidates on this year's list, but his early death and instant BBC/Mirror obits surely justify his inclusion. Good pick. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
