Gooseberry Crumble 5,342 Posted September 15, 2019 https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Phyllis-Newman-Has-Passed-Away-at-86-20190915 American actress Phyllis Newman dies aged 86. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cant Wait 93 Posted September 16, 2019 Ric Ocasek found dead in his NYC Apartment, he was 75. Cause of death is unknown for now... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TimeIsUp 0 Posted September 16, 2019 8 hours ago, Cant Wait said: Ric Ocasek found dead in his NYC Apartment, he was 75. Cause of death is unknown for now... Was going to make this my first post to the forum, beaten to it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,070 Posted September 16, 2019 1 hour ago, TimeIsUp said: Was going to make this my first post to the forum, beaten to it. Actually Can't Wait was beaten to it by a few hours. You're going to have to be quick on the draw to be 'first' to post, especially an important or anticipated death. Good luck! SC 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Weebl 216 Posted September 18, 2019 On 16/09/2019 at 03:31, Cant Wait said: Ric Ocasek found dead in his NYC Apartment, he was 75. Cause of death is unknown for now... The Cars were a New Wave band, weren't they? And the New Wave movement was most active in the late 70s and early 80s Surprising then that he was born as early as 1944, definitely must have been one of the oldest members of that movement - same with the guitarist from the Police as well born in 1942 but best known for being in a New Wave group Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FixedBusiness 407 Posted September 18, 2019 3 minutes ago, Weebl said: The Cars were a New Wave band, weren't they? And the New Wave movement was most active in the late 70s and early 80s Surprising then that he was born as early as 1944, definitely must have been one of the oldest members of that movement - same with the guitarist from the Police as well born in 1942 but best known for being in a New Wave group You do have to keep in mind that The Cars were formed in 1976 and The Police in 77 Here's wiki's current "Death" entry under Ocasek Ocasek was found dead at his New York City townhouse by Porizkova on September 15, 2019, where he had been recovering from surgery. The Chief Medical Examiner office reported that Ocasek died from natural causes; Ocasek suffered from both hypertensive and atherosclerotic cardiovascular diseases. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Weebl 216 Posted September 18, 2019 5 minutes ago, FixedBusiness said: You do have to keep in mind that The Cars were formed in 1976 and The Police in 77 Here's wiki's current "Death" entry under Ocasek Ocasek was found dead at his New York City townhouse by Porizkova on September 15, 2019, where he had been recovering from surgery. The Chief Medical Examiner office reported that Ocasek died from natural causes; Ocasek suffered from both hypertensive and atherosclerotic cardiovascular diseases. Ric Ocasek would have been 32 and Andy Summers 35 when they joined their most famous groups Similarly Leonard Cohen released his first album in 1967 aged 34 A more extreme example was the drummer Ed Cassidy, who was born in 1923 and was a founding member of the psychedelic rock band Spirit in 1967, so would have been 43-44 But the best example of an older rock musician finding success for the first time is Seasick Steve, not a shadow of a doubt about it 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spade_Cooley 9,525 Posted September 18, 2019 7 hours ago, Weebl said: Ric Ocasek would have been 32 and Andy Summers 35 when they joined their most famous groups Similarly Leonard Cohen released his first album in 1967 aged 34 A more extreme example was the drummer Ed Cassidy, who was born in 1923 and was a founding member of the psychedelic rock band Spirit in 1967, so would have been 43-44 But the best example of an older rock musician finding success for the first time is Seasick Steve, not a shadow of a doubt about it Seastick Steve was 54 when he released his debut album, but Henry Harrison was 55 when the Mystery Jets released theirs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JQW 282 Posted September 18, 2019 One fascinating musical fact - the drummer from The Stranglers was born before the drummer from Buddy Holly & The Crickets. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toast 16,140 Posted September 18, 2019 deleted, already been said Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joey Russ 7,226 Posted September 18, 2019 TNT vocalist Tony Mills looks to be dead Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CoffinLodger 1,248 Posted September 19, 2019 On 16/09/2019 at 03:31, Cant Wait said: Ric Ocasek found dead in his NYC Apartment, he was 75. Cause of death is unknown for now... Who's going to drive his hearse ... sad news Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wickerman 76 Posted September 23, 2019 5 minutes ago, Wickerman said: The British poet Al Alvarez has died aged 90. He was featured in the Penguin Modern Poets series 1, volume 18 alongside Roy Fuller (dead) and Anthony Thwaite (living) - I have the sense of a PMP survivor game here, any suggestions? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,646 Posted September 24, 2019 12 hours ago, Wickerman said: Al Alvarez - Wiki still thinks him a going concern as of this post but The Guardian has him obitted. Utter legend and his book The Writer's Voice says in a few pages what lesser talents can't seem to nail in 75,000 words or more https://www.theguardian.com/books/2019/sep/23/al-alvarez-obituary 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spade_Cooley 9,525 Posted September 30, 2019 Death from earlier this year that went completely under the radar (literally, can only find two news resources that mention it, despite her having been referenced numerous times in actual QO sources). Burlesque legend Satan's Angel died in April aged 74. She was still performing into her early 70s, and her trademark was setting fire to her tassels before "twirling five tassels at a time—two on her nipples, two on her buttocks, and one on her navel." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,646 Posted September 30, 2019 1 hour ago, Spade_Cooley said: Death from earlier this year that went completely under the radar (literally, can only find two news resources that mention it, despite her having been referenced numerous times in actual QO sources). Burlesque legend Satan's Angel died in April aged 74. She was still performing into her early 70s, and her trademark was setting fire to her tassels before "twirling five tassels at a time—two on her nipples, two on her buttocks, and one on her navel." Good trick when you're an older burlesque dancer. You can probably get the tassle twirling timed to perfection to save on burns and also prevent the need to shave too often! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,044 Posted October 2, 2019 No idea where to put this, so here. Sometime forum mentioned Bat McGrath, dead: https://eu.democratandchronicle.com/story/news/2019/10/01/bat-mcgrath-singer-songwriter-dies-battle-colon-cancer-rochester-ny-guitar-mercury-records/3837286002/ 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Banana 859 Posted October 2, 2019 1 hour ago, YoungWillz said: No idea where to put this, so here. Sometime forum mentioned Bat McGrath, dead: https://eu.democratandchronicle.com/story/news/2019/10/01/bat-mcgrath-singer-songwriter-dies-battle-colon-cancer-rochester-ny-guitar-mercury-records/3837286002/ Yea just checked up on his Facebook for 54321 the other day and knew he was a goner when he gave the “goodbye” post. Didn’t think he’d QO. Guess we’ll see. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,070 Posted October 2, 2019 12 minutes ago, Banana said: Yea just checked up on his Facebook for 54321 the other day and knew he was a goner when he gave the “goodbye” post. Didn’t think he’d QO. Guess we’ll see. NYTimes a cert, where applicable Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Redrumours 861 Posted October 2, 2019 Not a Bat out of hell then? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toast 16,140 Posted October 2, 2019 7 hours ago, YoungWillz said: No idea where to put this, so here. Sometime forum mentioned Bat McGrath, dead: https://eu.democratandchronicle.com/story/news/2019/10/01/bat-mcgrath-singer-songwriter-dies-battle-colon-cancer-rochester-ny-guitar-mercury-records/3837286002/ Songwriters ? But it's fine here as well, as everyone should be in here. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Banana 859 Posted October 2, 2019 9 hours ago, Toast said: Songwriters ? But it's fine here as well, as everyone should be in here. There’s a folk thread as well. I’ve always thought this thread was pointless. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toast 16,140 Posted October 3, 2019 5 hours ago, Banana said: I’ve always thought this thread was pointless. It wouldn't be pointless if it was used properly. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Banana 859 Posted October 3, 2019 3 hours ago, Toast said: It wouldn't be pointless if it was used properly. Which is? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Perfect Passing 277 Posted October 3, 2019 Fruitless! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
