maryportfuncity 10,646 Posted December 1, 2022 On 19/11/2022 at 11:43, Ulitzer95 said: Updated for the death of Bern Elliott. Quite surprised he has died off radar. Hopefully a Guardian obit will turn up eventually for him. Surprised myself - nowt showing online that remotely approaches q/o standards. Pressure of too many deaths (mainly the late onslaught of Nik Turner and Wilcko Johnson) has bumped him from our List of the Lost radio show at the start of the year too. For all the fans of Erith's king of surf and beat here's a melodic and effective take on a standard, also his band's biggest UK hit: 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ghmyrtle 5 Posted December 2, 2022 On 30/11/2022 at 21:21, Ulitzer95 said: Updated for the death of Kenny Williams. Obit here. He is usually mentioned as Ken Williams - wiki 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ghmyrtle 5 Posted December 2, 2022 On 01/12/2022 at 08:18, maryportfuncity said: Surprised myself - nowt showing online that remotely approaches q/o standards. Pressure of too many deaths (mainly the late onslaught of Nik Turner and Wilcko Johnson) has bumped him from our List of the Lost radio show at the start of the year too. For all the fans of Erith's king of surf and beat here's a melodic and effective take on a standard, also his band's biggest UK hit: I have an email confirmation from his son, if it would help anyone. Local press has been informed. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ulitzer95 12,586 Posted December 8, 2022 On 27/10/2020 at 00:47, Ulitzer95 said: The Stranglers Wiki UK rock band from Guildford, Surrey, formed in 1974, originally found an audience as a pub rock group before embracing punk rock, later new musical styles including art rock and new wave, keyboardist Dave Greenfield died from COVID-19 in May 2020 Jet Black 26 Aug 1938 – 06 Dec 2022 (84) BBC obit Jean-Jacques Burnel 21 Feb 1952 – Living Hugh Cornwell 28 Aug 1949 – Living Dave Greenfield 29 Mar 1949 – 03 May 2020 (71) Guardian obit 19/02/1977 (Get a) Grip (on Yourself) #44 21/05/1977 Peaches / Go Buddy Go #8 30/07/1977 Something Better Change / Straighten Out #9 24/09/1977 No More Heroes #8 04/02/1978 5 Minutes #11 06/05/1978 Nice 'n' Sleazy #18 12/08/1978 Walk on by #21 Cover of a single by Dionne Warwick 18/08/1979 Duchess #14 20/10/1979 Nuclear Device (The Wizard of Aus) #36 01/12/1979 Don't Bring Harry (EP) #41 Updated for the death of Jet Black. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ulitzer95 12,586 Posted December 15, 2022 On 28/09/2020 at 21:26, Ulitzer95 said: Osibisa Wiki UK Afro rock band from London, formed in 1969 by four Ghanaian and three Caribbean musicians, their music fuses Afro-Caribbean elements with funk, jazz, rock and Latin, keyboardist Kiki Gyan died from AIDS and drug-related complications in June 2004 Sol Amarfio 22 Sep 1938 – 13 Dec 2022 (84) Obit Kofi Ayivor 15 Dec 1939 – Living Robert Bailey 1950 – Living Kiki Gyan 07 Jun 1957 – 10 Jun 2004 (47) BBC obit Mike Odumosu Feb 1959 – Living Teddy Osei Dec 1937 – Living Wendell Richardson no info available Mac Tontoh 25 Dec 1940 – 17 Aug 2010 (69) Obit 17/01/1976 Sunshine Day #17 05/06/1976 Dance the Body Music #31 Updated Osibisa for the death of drummer Sol Amarfio. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ObakeFilter 898 Posted December 15, 2022 On 29/02/2020 at 22:17, Ulitzer95 said: The Young Rascals Wiki American rock band from Garfield, New Jersey, later known as The Rascals Eddie Brigati 22 Oct 1945 – Living Felix Cavaliere 29 Nov 1942 – Living Gene Cornish 14 May 1944 – Living Dino Danelli 23 Jul 1944 – Living 25/05/1967 Groovin' #8 16/08/1967 A Girl Like You #37 Dino Danelli, the drummer for the Young Rascals, later known simply as The Rascals, died today. His death at age 78 was announced on his Facebook page. https://bestclassicbands.com/dino-danelli-rascals-obituary-12-15-22/ 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,037 Posted December 18, 2022 On 02/11/2020 at 01:33, Ulitzer95 said: The Tubes Wiki American rock band from San Francisco, California, formed in 1972, keyboardist Vince Welnick was later a member of the Grateful Dead – he committed suicide in June 2006 Rick Anderson 01 Aug 1947 – Living Michael Cotten 25 Jan 1950 – Living Mingo Lewis Dec 1940 – Living Prairie Prince 07 May 1950 – Living Bill Spooner 16 Aug 1949 – Living Roger Steen 13 Nov 1949 – Living Re Styles 03 Mar 1950 – 17 Apr 2022 (72) Ultimate Classic Rock obit Fee Waybill 17 Sep 1950 – Living Vince Welnick 21 Feb 1951 – 02 Jun 2006 (55) Guardian obit 19/11/1977 White Punks on Dope #28 28/04/1979 Prime Time #34 Rick Anderson, bassist with The Tubes, reportedly dead: https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=691699628992994&id=100044588884116 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drunkasaskunk 194 Posted December 19, 2022 On 27/07/2020 at 19:07, Ulitzer95 said: Gordon Giltrap 06 Apr 1948 – Living Wiki UK guitarist and composer from Brenchley, Kent, awarded an MBE in 2019 14/01/1978 Heartsong #21 Later used as the theme for the BBC television series Holiday 28/04/1979 Fear of the Dark #58 Released as Gordon Giltrap Band His son, DJ TANGO (46) sadly passed away in February 2018. Gordon, himself, has been raising finds for the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham, where he has underwent two lots of major surgery. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ulitzer95 12,586 Posted December 19, 2022 The Young Rascals Wiki American rock band from Garfield, New Jersey, later known as The Rascals Eddie Brigati 22 Oct 1945 – Living Felix Cavaliere 29 Nov 1942 – Living Gene Cornish 14 May 1944 – Living Dino Danelli 23 Jul 1944 – 15 Dec 2022 (78) Obit 25/05/1967 Groovin' #8 16/08/1967 A Girl Like You #37 Charlie Gracie 14 May 1936 – 16 Dec 2022 (86) Billboard obit Wiki American R&B and rock singer and guitarist from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19/04/1957 Butterfly #12 14/06/1957 Fabulous #8 23/08/1957 I Love You So Much it Hurts #14 23/08/1957 Wanderin' Eyes #6 B-side to I Love You So Much it Hurts 10/01/1958 Cool Baby #26 The Tubes Wiki American rock band from San Francisco, California, formed in 1972, keyboardist Vince Welnick was later a member of the Grateful Dead – he committed suicide in June 2006 Rick Anderson 01 Aug 1947 – 16 Dec 2022 (75) Ultimate Classic Rock obit Michael Cotten 25 Jan 1950 – Living Mingo Lewis Dec 1940 – Living Prairie Prince 07 May 1950 – Living Bill Spooner 16 Aug 1949 – Living Roger Steen 13 Nov 1949 – Living Re Styles 03 Mar 1950 – 17 Apr 2022 (72) Ultimate Classic Rock obit Fee Waybill 17 Sep 1950 – Living Vince Welnick 21 Feb 1951 – 02 Jun 2006 (55) Guardian obit 19/11/1977 White Punks on Dope #28 28/04/1979 Prime Time #34 Three entries updated. Busy end to the year. Thanks all who helped me keep these records up to date this year. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ulitzer95 12,586 Posted December 20, 2022 On 24/10/2020 at 20:21, Ulitzer95 said: The Specials Wiki UK 2 tone, ska and reggae band from Coventry, West Midlands, formed in 1977 and disbanded in 1984 with reunions in 1993, 1996–2001 and active since 2008, occasionally went by the band name of The Special A.K.A. John Bradbury 16 Feb 1953 – 28 Dec 2015 (62) Guardian obit Jerry Dammers 22 May 1955 – Living Lynval Golding 24 Jul 1951 – Living Terry Hall 19 Mar 1959 – 18 Dec 2022 (63) Guardian obit Horace Panter 30 Aug 1953 – Living Roddy Radiation 05 May 1955 – Living Neville Staple 11 Apr 1955 – Living 28/07/1979 Gangsters #6 Released as The Special A.K.A. 27/10/1979 A Message to You Rudy / Nite Klub #10 Released as The Specials featuring Rico As I said, busy end to the year. Off to the ghost town. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DoorSlammer 561 Posted December 28, 2022 On 12/08/2022 at 14:21, Ulitzer95 said: The oldest living person to have appeared on a hit on the UK Singles Chart is now Gaston Bogaert of The Chakachas (b. 1921), followed by Ray Anthony (b. 1922). Gaston Bogaerts died back in November of this year. 9 November, to be precise. Edit: Apologies, it's (probably) 9 December. That article mentions he died 'Friday' but 9 November was on a Wednesday and other sources do mention he died in December. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ulitzer95 12,586 Posted December 28, 2022 On 12/06/2020 at 16:28, Ulitzer95 said: The Chakachas Wiki Belgian based soul group composed of Latin musicians, Kenton was supposedly the first wife of American Latin musician Tito Puente Gaston Bogaerts 31 Jul 1921 – 09 Dec 2022 (101) Obit Henri Breyre no info available Vic Ingeveldt 14 Apr 1911 – 29 Apr 1997 (86) Mention of death Kari Kenton no info available Charlie Lots no info available Christian Marc no info available Bill Raymond no info available 27/05/1972 Jungle Fever #29 NB: Seems to be only one lineup listed online for this band – the same one I used for their 60s hit. No guarantee it's accurate. Updated for the death of Bogaerts. It's frustrating that I can't seem to trace the other members considering this group's prominence once upon a time. Can't even find what happened to Kenton, and she was married to Tito Puente! With the death of Bogaerts, Ray Anthony, 100, is now the oldest living person to have appeared in the UK Singles Chart. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ulitzer95 12,586 Posted January 2, 2023 On 03/10/2020 at 20:07, Ulitzer95 said: Pointer Sisters Wiki American R&B and soul vocal group from Oakland, California, formed in 1970, the group consisted of four sisters until Bonnie Pointer (1950–2020) left in 1978 Anita Pointer 23 Jan 1948 – 31 Dec 2022 (74) BBC obit Ruth Pointer 19 Mar 1946 – Living June Pointer 30 Nov 1953 – 11 Apr 2006 (52) Guardian obit 03/02/1979 Everybody is a Star #61 17/03/1979 Fire #34 Cover of a single by Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band Updated for the death of Anita Pointer. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joey Russ 7,220 Posted January 2, 2023 On 10/07/2020 at 12:25, Ulitzer95 said: Earth, Wind & Fire Wiki American funk, R&B, soul and disco band from Chicago, Illinois, formed in 1969, won six Grammy Awards and nominated for a further eleven, inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2000, Fred, Maurice and Verdine White were brothers Philip Bailey 08 May 1951 – Living Larry Dunn 19 Jun 1953 – Living Johnny Graham 03 Aug 1951 – Living Ralph Johnson 04 Jul 1951 – Living Al McKay 02 Feb 1948 – Living Fred White 13 Jan 1955 – Living Maurice White 19 Dec 1941 – 04 Feb 2016 (74) Guardian obit Verdine White 25 Jul 1951 – Living Andrew Woolfolk 11 Oct 1950 – 24 Apr 2022 (71) Obit 12/02/1977 Saturday Nite #17 11/02/1978 Fantasy #14 13/05/1978 Jupiter #41 29/07/1978 Magic Mind #54 07/10/1978 Got to Get You Into My Life #33 Cover of a song by The Beatles 09/12/1978 September #3 12/05/1979 Boogie Wonderland #4 Released as Earth, Wind & Fire with The Emotions 28/07/1979 After the Love has Gone #4 06/10/1979 Star #16 15/12/1979 Can't Let Go #46 Twitter is reporting that drummer Fred White has died… 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ulitzer95 12,586 Posted January 2, 2023 5 minutes ago, Joey Russ said: Twitter is reporting that drummer Fred White has died… Thanks Joey! Confirmed by his brother Verdine White on Facebook. I'll wait to get confirmation on a date of death before I update, but looks like he was a 31/12/22 death. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ulitzer95 12,586 Posted January 12, 2023 The Yardbirds Wiki UK rock band from London, best known for launching the careers of Jimmy Page, Eric Clapton and Jeff Beck, inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1992, Clapton was awarded a CBE in 2004 and Page was awarded an OBE in 2005 Jeff Beck 24 Jun 1944 – 10 Jan 2023 (78) BBC obit Eric Clapton 30 Mar 1945 – Living Chris Dreja 11 Nov 1945 – Living Jim McCarty 25 Jul 1943 – Living Jimmy Page 09 Jan 1944 – Living Keith Relf 22 Mar 1943 – 14 May 1976 (33) FindAGrave memorial Paul Samwell-Smith 08 May 1943 – Living 12/11/1964 Good Morning Little Schoolgirl #44 Cover of a single by Sonny Boy Williamson 18/03/1965 For Your Love #3 17/06/1965 Heart Full of Soul #2 14/10/1965 Evil Hearted You / Still I'm Sad #3 03/03/1966 Shapes of Things #3 02/06/1966 Over, Under, Sideways, Down #10 27/10/1966 Happenings Ten Years Time Ago #43 Jeff Beck 24 Jun 1944 – 10 Jan 2023 (78) BBC obit Wiki UK rock singer and guitarist from Wallington, Surrey, originally performed with Screaming Lord Sutch before replacing Eric Clapton in The Yardbirds, formed the Jeff Beck Group in 1966 with Rod Stewart, won eight Grammy Awards and inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2009 as a solo act 23/03/1967 Hi-Ho Silver Lining #14 02/08/1967 Tallyman #30 28/02/1968 Love is Blue #23 09/07/1969 Goo Goo Barabajagal (Love is Hot) #2 Released as Donovan with The Jeff Beck Group Jeff Beck 24 Jun 1944 – 10 Jan 2023 (78) BBC obit Wiki UK rock singer and guitarist from Wallington, Surrey, originally performed with Screaming Lord Sutch before replacing Eric Clapton in The Yardbirds, formed the Jeff Beck Group in 1966 with Rod Stewart, won eight Grammy Awards and inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2009 as a solo act 04/11/1972 Hi-Ho Silver Lining (re-release) #17 05/05/1973 I've Been Drinking #27 Released as Jeff Beck and Rod Stewart 3 updates in the 60s and 70s for the death of Jeff Beck. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ulitzer95 12,586 Posted January 13, 2023 On 25/05/2020 at 00:11, Ulitzer95 said: Bachman–Turner Overdrive Wiki Canadian rock band from Winnipeg, Manitoba, lead singer Randy and drummer Robbie are brothers Randy Bachman 27 Sep 1943 – Living Robbie Bachman 18 Feb 1953 – 12 Jan 2023 (69) Obit Blair Thornton 23 Jul 1950 – Living C. F. Turner 16 Oct 1943 – Living 16/11/1974 You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet #2 01/02/1975 Roll on Down the Highway #22 Updated for the death of Robbie Bachman. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joey Russ 7,220 Posted January 29, 2023 On 01/11/2020 at 10:16, Ulitzer95 said: Floyd Sneed 22 Nov 1942 – Living Social media reporting that Floyd Sneed of Three Dog Night has died… Also a DDP pick 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LWCZ 188 Posted January 29, 2023 5 hours ago, Joey Russ said: Social media reporting that Floyd Sneed of Three Dog Night has died… Also a DDP pick Don't know if it counts, but Tommy Chong (between 1960-1970 Sneed's then-brother-in-law) confirmed it on his Twitter. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ulitzer95 12,586 Posted January 29, 2023 13 minutes ago, LWCZ said: Don't know if it counts, but Tommy Chong (between 1960-1970 Sneed's then-brother-in-law) confirmed it on his Twitter. We already have an obit so it's confirmed. According to the obit, he turned 80 last November, but Tommy Chong's tweet says he was "about to turn 80" so not sure who to believe – obscure media or a massive stoner? Hmmm 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Death Impends 7,964 Posted January 31, 2023 On 03/07/2020 at 21:11, Ulitzer95 said: The Drifters *snip* Charlie Thomas 07 April 1937 – Living *snip* Charlie Thomas, Drifters singer from the late 50s through mid 60s, dead at 85. DDP pick. 1 1 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,037 Posted January 31, 2023 2 minutes ago, Death Impends said: Charlie Thomas, Drifters singer from the late 50s through mid 60s, dead at 85. DDP pick. And there was me quoting your good self on the dead pop stars thread.... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Death Impends 7,964 Posted January 31, 2023 Just now, YoungWillz said: And there was me quoting your good self on the dead pop stars thread.... News of his death rotating like Drifters personnel! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,070 Posted January 31, 2023 10 minutes ago, Death Impends said: Charlie Thomas, Drifters singer from the late 50s through mid 60s, dead at 85. DDP pick. This (was a) Magic Moment for Charlie. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Old Crem 3,583 Posted January 31, 2023 The last one of the members who got inducted into the rock and roll hall of fame. Surely will Obit. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
