Ulitzer95 12,690 Posted August 29 Hamilton, Joe Frank & Reynolds Wiki American soft rock trio from Los Angeles, California, formed in 1968 and disbanded in 1976, briefly reunited between 1986 through 1988, member Tommy Reynolds departed the group in 1972 and was replaced by keyboardist Alan Dennison but the group retained its name, Hamilton died in December 1994 from Cushing's syndrome Joe Frank Carollo 03 Sep 1939 – Living Alan Dennison 13 Dec 1946 – 13 Aug 2023 (76) Mention of death Dan Hamilton 01 Jun 1946 – 23 Dec 1994 (48) FindAGrave memorial 13/09/1975 Fallin' in Love #33 Joe Brown and the Bruvvers Wiki UK rock and roll singer from Swarby, Lincolnshire and backing band, Brown was awarded an MBE in 2009 Joe Brown 13 May 1941 – Living Brian Dunn Mar 1940 – 07 Sep 2015 (75) Local obit Bobby Graham 11 Mar 1940 – 14 Sep 2009 (69) Independent obit Pete Oakman 12 Dec 1943 – 29 Sep 2023 (79) Obit Tony Oakman 18 Sep 1939 – 06 Apr 1983 (43) 17/03/1960 The Darktown Strutters Ball #34 26/01/1961 Shine #33 Released as Joe Brown 11/01/1962 What a Crazy World We're Living in #37 17/05/1962 A Picture of You #2 13/09/1962 Your Tender Look #31 15/11/1962 It Only Took a Minute #6 07/02/1963 That's What Love Will Do #3 27/06/1963 Nature's Time For Love #26 26/09/1963 Sally Ann #28 29/06/1967 With a Little Help From My Friends #32 Released as Joe Brown NB: Having trouble working out who played on these records. Mick Waller and Michael Leslie were definitely session musicians that recorded on many of the hits. Tony Oakman and Pete Oakman were brought in in 1962 as touring members but I believe they may have appeared on some records. This photo also shows another member of that period, drummer Bobby Graham. This article mentions that John Clare is also an original member. NB2: Based on Pete Oakman's website here, as well as this page I have added Dunn, Graham and both Oakman brothers. Birth details of Tony Oakman here and death here. Harley Quinne Discogs UK pop rock group assembled by Roger Cook and Roger Greenaway, frontman Pete Oakman was formerly a member of Joe Brown and the Bruvvers John Clare 1950 – Living Roger Dean 16 Mar 1943 – 03 Aug 2008 (65) Mention of death John Kitchener 28 Apr 1949 – 01 Oct 1997 (48) Mention of death Billy Livsey 04 Feb 1949 – Living Pete Oakman 12 Dec 1943 – 29 Sep 2023 (79) Obit Steve Simpson no info available 14/10/1972 New Orleans #19 NB: Quite confused over this lineup. On the cover art for the single there are four of them featured. On his website, Oakman identifies the four in the same picture as Dean, Kitchener, Simpson, and himself. However, on The Free Electric Band Facebook page, the bio for John Clare suggests that he and Billy Livsey appeared on New Orleans. --------------------------------------------------------- Updated the 3 entries above. Hamilton, Joe Frank & Reynolds – Alan Dennison supposedly left the music business to become a monk (as you do), so no surprise that his death wasn't reported. However, there are reliable Facebook posts from family members stating that he died last August. Joe Frank Carollo, 85 next week, is now the sole survivor of this group. Joe Brown and the Bruvvers / Harley Quinne – Pete Oakman died unexpectedly last September whilst in Greece. I've attached a death notice. Also a lot of tributes on socials. His death means that Joe Brown is the sole survivor from his hits of the 60s. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ulitzer95 12,690 Posted August 29 On 07/08/2020 at 16:54, Ulitzer95 said: The Headboys Wiki UK power pop band from Edinburgh, Scotland, formed in 1977 and disbanded in 1980, keyboardist Calum Malcolm later became a successful record producer, whereas Bob Heatlie became a songwriter – penning hits such as Japanese Boy for Aneka and Merry Christmas Everyone for Shakin' Stevens George Boyter Jul 1951 – Sep 2022 (71) Mention of death Bob Heatlie 20 Jul 1946 – 08 Apr 2023 (76) The Herald obit Lou Lewis 08 May 1947 – 12 Jun 2024 (77) Mention of death Calum Malcolm c. 1954 – Living Davy Ross 20 Nov 1954 – 26 Nov 2010 (56) Mention of death 22/09/1979 The Shape of Things to Come #45 Another update. Lou Lewis, co-lead singer and guitarist for Edinburgh power pop band The Headboys died in Dundee in June, aged 77. Death notice and Facebook announcement from band. Keyboardist Calum Malcolm is now the sole surviving member. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ulitzer95 12,690 Posted August 29 On 19/08/2020 at 15:06, Ulitzer95 said: The Hues Corporation Wiki American pop and soul trio from Santa Monica, California, formed in 1969 and disbanded around 1980, with reunions during the 1990s, the circumstances around the death of Fleming Williams are sketchy but it is believed that he committed suicide in February 1998, with long-term drug misuse being a contributing factor Tommy Brown n/a – deceased Mention of death Hubert Ann Kelley 24 Apr 1947 – 20 Jul 2023 (76) Obit St. Clair Lee 24 Apr 1944 – 08 Mar 2011 (66) Independent obit Fleming Williams 26 Dec 1943 – 15 Feb 1998 (54) FindAGrave memorial 27/07/1974 Rock the Boat #6 19/10/1974 Rockin' Soul #24 NB: Fleming Williams was replaced by Tommy Brown after the first single, but Williams later rejoined the group and in turn replaced Brown. Not clear if Brown recorded on the second single. His Discogs page suggests he didn't. Last update for today. Hubert Ann Kelley, the female vocalist in pop trio The Hues Corporation, died in Los Angeles last July, aged 76. Entire act deceased, and not one of them made it to life expectancy. Must've rocked that boat after all. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slackhurst Broadcasting 374 Posted August 29 On 26/08/2024 at 21:28, Ulitzer95 said: Disco Tex and the Sex-O-Lettes Wiki American disco studio group, member Cindy Bullens transitioned into a man in 2011 and now goes by the name of Cidny Bullens Cindy Bullens 21 Mar 1950 – Living Bobbie Dimple no info available Denise Joelle (aka Dennis Young) no info available Kenny Nolan 30 Sep 1949 – Living Letty Jo Randell 20 Jul 1934 – 04 Oct 2023 (89) Mention of death Monti Rock III 29 May 1942 – Living Vincenta Simmenta no info available 23/11/1974 Get Dancin' #8 26/04/1975 I Wanna Dance Wit' Choo #6 Released as Disco Tex and the Sex-O-Lettes featuring Sir Monti Rock III Fat Larry's Band Wiki American R&B and funk band from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, formed in 1976 and disbanded following Fat Larry's death in December 1987 from a heart attack Art Capehart no info available Ted Cohen 10 Mar 1953 – Living Darryl Grant 25 Jun 1947 – 01 Nov 2023 (76) Obit "Fat" Larry James 02 Aug 1949 – 05 Dec 1987 (38) FindAGrave memorial Doug Jones no info available Larry LaBes no info available Jimmy Lee no info available Tony Middleton no info available Erskine Williams no info available 02/07/1977 Center City #31 10/03/1979 Boogie Town #46 Released as FLB 18/08/1979 Looking For Love Tonight #46 NB: I think Capehart was older than most members as there are suggestions online that he was recording as early as 1943. There’s an Arthur Capehart on Ancestry (1920–1998). Could be him but I’d need something to link this to. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Updated the above two entries. Letty Jo Randell from The Sex-O-Lettes died back in October 2023, aged 89. Darryl Grant, lead vocalist with Fat Larry's Band, died back in November 2023, aged 76. Given that "Get Dancin'" by the former and "Zoom" by the latter are massive hits I'm surprised neither got press coverage. They were only minor members of their respective bands. When Monti Rock III ("Disco Tex") goes I expect it'll be reported as the passing of a gay icon. When Fat Larry died I wonder were there tut-tutting obituaries noting his unhealthy lifestyle? There would be today for sure. But he was very fat. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,081 Posted September 1 On 03/06/2020 at 14:40, Ulitzer95 said: Blue Haze Discogs UK reggae studio group composed of session musicians, assembled by producers Johnny Arthey (1930–2007) and Phillip Swern (b. 1948) 18/03/1972 Smoke Gets in Your Eyes #32 Cover of a single popularised by The Platters NB: Can't find a lineup at all for this group! Phil Swern reported dead by Tony Blackburn: Also produced among others R & J Stone's We Do It. Formerly provided the questions on Popmaster and worked on Sounds Of The Sixties with Brian Matthew. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Redrumours 861 Posted September 1 36 minutes ago, YoungWillz said: Phil Swern reported dead by Tony Blackburn: Also produced among others R & J Stone's We Do It. Formerly provided the questions on Popmaster and worked on Sounds Of The Sixties with Brian Matthew. Just last week did a show on Boom Radio.R.I.P. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,081 Posted September 3 On 29/02/2020 at 20:03, Ulitzer95 said: James Darren 08 Jun 1936 – Living Wiki American singer, actor and television director from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 11/08/1960 Because They're Young #29 14/12/1961 Goodbye Cruel World #28 29/03/1962 Her Royal Majesty #36 21/06/1962 Conscience #30 7 hours ago, Summer in Transylvania said: James Darren dead at 88. A DDP Pick. Cross-posting James Darren's death report here. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ulitzer95 12,690 Posted September 4 Space Wiki French electronic band, formed in 1977, not to be confused with the 1990s British band of the same name Joe Hammer 07 Jun 1954 – 02 Mar 2024 (69) Obit Didier Marouani (aka Ecama) 14 Jul 1953 – Living Roland Romanelli 21 May 1946 – Living Jannick Top 04 Oct 1947 – Living 13/08/1977 Magic Fly #2 Stretch Wiki UK blues rock band, formed in 1974 and disbanded in 1979, reformed in 2007 and active since, guitarist Kirby Gregory and drummer Jim Russell were also members of progressive rock band Curved Air – with the latter later joining The Human League Elmer Gantry 1945 – Living Kirby Gregory 11 Mar 1953 – Living Paul Martinez 06 Oct 1947 – Feb 2024 (76) Local obit Jim Russell no info available 08/11/1975 Why Did You do it #16 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Updated the entries for Space and Stretch as a quick dig revealed the most obscure member of each group died this year to little fanfare. Session guitarist Paul Martinez played at Live Aid, I think with Phil Collins. I think there's someone with a Live Aid list somewhere but not sure he's on it. Magic Fly is an absolute tune. Shame on the Frenchies on here for not spotting Hammer's death. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ulitzer95 12,690 Posted September 4 On 03/11/2020 at 00:40, Ulitzer95 said: Voyage Wiki French disco and pop group from Paris, formed in 1977 and disbanded in 1982 Marc Chantereau 01 Dec 1947 – Living Pierre-Alain Dahan 23 Mar 1943 – 23 Dec 2013 (70) Mention of death Sauveur Mallia 01 Jan 1949 – Living Sylvia Mason-James 08 Dec 1958 – Living André "Slim" Pezin 25 Oct 1945 – 18 Jan 2024 (78) Obit 17/06/1978 From East to West / Scots Machine #13 25/11/1978 Souvenirs #56 24/03/1979 Let's Fly Away #38 Updated Voyage for the death of Slim Pezin in January. Another French disco group. Not sure if I'm as keen on this one though: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slackhurst Broadcasting 374 Posted September 8 With Herbie Flowers gone there'll be some extensive updating needed here. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ulitzer95 12,690 Posted September 8 1 hour ago, Slackhurst Broadcasting said: With Herbie Flowers gone there'll be some extensive updating needed here. Tbh, it’s not as bad as if Tony Burrows dies. That man was in bloody everything. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ulitzer95 12,690 Posted September 8 Blue Mink Wiki UK pop rock group Madeline Bell 23 Jul 1942 – Living Roger Cook 19 Aug 1940 – Living Roger Coulam 21 Aug 1940 – 23 Oct 2005 (65) Herbie Flowers 19 May 1938 – 05 Sep 2024 (86) NME obit Barry Morgan Apr 1931 – 01 Nov 2007 (76) Alan Parker 26 Aug 1944 – Living 15/11/1969 Melting Pot #3 Sounds Nice featuring Tim Mycroft Discogs UK instrumental studio group led by organist Tim Mycroft and comprising of session musicians, assembled in order to produce a cover of a version of Je t'aime... moi non plus by Jane Birkin and Serge Gainsbourg which had been banned from airplay by the radio stations, the arranger of the hit was Paul Buckmaster (1946–2017) Clem Cattini 20 Aug 1937 – Living Herbie Flowers 19 May 1938 – 05 Sep 2024 (86) NME obit Eric Ford no info available Tim Mycroft Jan 1948 – 01 Jan 2010 (61) Local obit Chris Spedding 17 Jun 1944 – Living Dougie Wright 10 Jan 1937 – Living 06/09/1969 Love at First Sight (Je t'aime... moi non plus) #18 NB: Lineup as per this page. Can't find any bio details on Eric Ford, the bass player. He also did session work for Billy Fury. Blue Mink Wiki UK pop rock group Madeline Bell 23 Jul 1942 – Living Roger Cook 19 Aug 1940 – Living Ray Cooper 19 Sep 1942 or 1947 – Living Roger Coulam 21 Aug 1940 – 23 Oct 2005 (65) Herbie Flowers 19 May 1938 – 05 Sep 2024 (86) NME obit Barry Morgan Apr 1931 – 01 Nov 2007 (76) Ann Odell 1947 – Living Alan Parker 26 Aug 1944 – Living 28/03/1970 Good Morning Freedom #10 19/09/1970 Our World #17 29/05/1971 The Banner Man #3 11/11/1972 Stay with Me #11 03/03/1973 By the Devil (I was Tempted) #26 30/06/1973 Randy #9 C.C.S. Wiki UK instrumental blues rock ensemble, existed as a recording outfit only and used session musicians, C.C.S. stands for Collective Consciousness Society, formed in 1970 and disbanded in 1973, Flowers, Morgan and Parker were also members of Blue Mink Harold Beckett 30 May 1935 – 22 Jul 2010 (75) Obit Greg Bowen 03 May 1943 – Living John Cameron 20 Mar 1944 – Living Tony Carr 23 Oct 1927 – Living Tony Coe 29 Nov 1934 – 16 Mar 2023 (88) Obit Les Condon 23 Feb 1930 – 30 Oct 2007 (77) Guardian obit Bob Efford 06 Apr 1928 – 29 Apr 2019 (91) Obit Tony Fisher 27 Feb 1936 – Living Herbie Flowers 19 May 1938 – 05 Sep 2024 (86) NME obit Bill Geldard 27 Sep 1929 – 21 Dec 2023 (94) Obit Spike Heatley 17 Feb 1933 – 10 Nov 2021 (88) Obit Pete King 11 Aug 1940 – 23 Aug 2020 (80) Guardian obit Alexis Korner 19 Apr 1928 – 01 Jan 1984 (55) Ultimate Classic Rock obit Jim Lawless 18 Feb 1935 – 04 Feb 2017 (82) Mention of death Bill Le Sage 20 Jan 1927 – 31 Oct 2001 (74) Guardian obit Henry Lowther 11 Jul 1941 – Living Don Lusher 06 Nov 1923 – 05 Jul 2006 (82) Guardian obit John Marshall c. 1940 – Living Harold McNair 05 Nov 1931 – 01 Mar 1971 (39) Mention of death Barry Morgan Apr 1931 – 01 Nov 2007 (76) Danny Moss 16 Aug 1927 – 28 May 2008 (80) Guardian obit Alan Parker 26 Aug 1944 – Living Brian Perrin no info available Ronnie Ross 02 Oct 1933 – 12 Dec 1991 (58) Mention of death Neill Sanders 24 Nov 1923 – 19 Apr 1992 (68) Mention of death Peter Thorup 14 Dec 1948 – 03 Aug 2007 (58) Mention of death Kenny Wheeler 14 Jan 1930 – 18 Sep 2014 (84) Guardian obit 31/10/1970 Whole Lotta Love #13 Cover of a song by Led Zeppelin / Used as the Top of the Pops theme from 1970 to 1976 27/02/1971 Walking #7 04/09/1971 Tap Turns on the Water #5 04/03/1972 Brother #25 04/08/1973 The Band Played the Boogie #36 NB: Lineups pulled from the albums. No guarantee every musician above played on the records released. T. Rex Wiki UK glam rock band, formed in 1967 as Tyrannosaurus Rex and originally produced psychedelic folk music, frontman Bolan died in a car crash in Barnes, London in September 1977, Took died in October 1980 from a drugs misadventure, though the story given at the time was that he had choked on a spoiled cherry, bass guitarist Currie also died in a car crash in Portugal in April 1981, drummer Finn died from alcohol-related liver failure in January 2003, keyboardist and vocalist Gloria Jones also had a successful solo career and was in a romantic relationship with frontman Bolan at the time of his death, inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2020 Miller Anderson 12 Apr 1945 – Living Marc Bolan 30 Sep 1947 – 16 Sep 1977 (29) Guardian obit Steve Currie 19 May 1947 – 28 Apr 1981 (33) FindAGrave memorial Dino Dines 17 Dec 1944 – 28 Jan 2004 (59) Mention of death Mickey Finn 03 Jun 1947 – 11 Jan 2003 (55) Guardian obit Herbie Flowers 18 May 1938 – 05 Sep 2024 (86) NME obit Jack Green 12 Mar 1951 – 18 Apr 2024 (73) Times obit Gloria Jones 19 Oct 1945 – Living Bill Legend 08 May 1944 – Living Davy Lutton 1946 – Living Tony Newman 17 Mar 1943 – Living Steve Peregrin Took 28 Jul 1949 – 27 Oct 1980 (31) FindAGrave memorial 24/10/1970 Ride a White Swan #2 27/02/1971 Hot Love #1 10/07/1971 Get it on #1 13/11/1971 Jeepster #2 29/01/1972 Telegram Sam #1 01/04/1972 Debora (re-release) / One Inch Rock (re-release) #7 Released as Tyrannosaurus Rex 13/05/1972 Metal Guru #1 16/09/1972 Children of the Revolution #2 09/12/1972 Solid Gold Easy Action #2 10/03/1973 20th Century Boy #3 16/06/1973 The Groover #4 24/11/1973 Truck on (Tyke) #12 09/02/1974 Teenage Dream #13 Released as Marc Bolan and T. Rex 13/07/1974 Light of Love #22 16/11/1974 Zip Gun Boogie #41 12/07/1975 New York City #15 11/10/1975 Dreamy Lady #30 Released as T. Rex Disco Party 06/03/1976 London Boys #40 19/06/1976 I Love to Boogie #13 02/10/1976 Laser Love #41 02/04/1977 The Soul of My Suit #42 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Updates for the prolific Herbie Flowers. Honestly the man was an enigma. The above doesn't even scratch the surface as he appeared on over 500 hit recordings if you include his session work – Elton John, David Bowie, Lou Reed, Nilsson, David Essex, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Cat Stevens, Bryan Ferry, Roy Harper, Ringo Starr, Melanie, Steve Harley, Roger Daltrey, Olivia Newton-John, Cliff Richard, Jane Wiedlin etc. etc. What a life! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ulitzer95 12,690 Posted September 8 Zoot Money's Big Roll Band Wiki UK R&B and soul group, formed in 1961 and still performing today, Andy Summers later became better known as guitarist for The Police Colin Allen 09 May 1938 – Living Johnny Almond 20 Jul 1946 – 18 Nov 2009 (63) Legacy obit Zoot Money 17 Jul 1942 – 08 Sep 2024 (82) Obit Nick Newall 05 May 1940 – 02 Oct 2017 (77) Mention of death Andy Summers 31 Dec 1942 – Living Paul Williams 05 Sep 1940 – 01 Mar 2019 (78) Obit 18/08/1966 Big Time Operator #25 The Animals Wiki UK rock and R&B band from Newcastle, inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1994 Vic Briggs 14 Feb 1945 – 25 Jun 2021 (76) Mention of death Eric Burdon 11 May 1941 – Living Chas Chandler 18 Dec 1938 – 17 Jul 1996 (57) Independent obit Barry Jenkins 22 Dec 1944 – Living Danny McCulloch 18 Jul 1945 – 29 Jan 2015 (69) Ultimate Classic Rock obit Zoot Money 17 Jul 1942 – 08 Sep 2024 (82) Obit Alan Price 19 Apr 1942 – Living Dave Rowberry 04 Jul 1940 – 06 Jun 2003 (62) Guardian obit John Steel 04 Feb 1941 – Living Hilton Valentine 21 May 1943 – 29 Jan 2021 (77) Daily Mail obit John Weider 21 Apr 1947 – Living 16/04/1964 Baby Let Me Take You Home #21 25/06/1964 The House of the Rising Sun #1 17/09/1964 I'm Crying #8 04/02/1965 Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood #3 08/04/1965 Bring it on Home to Me #7 Cover of a single by Sam Cooke 15/07/1965 We Gotta Get Out of This Place #2 28/10/1965 It's My Life #7 17/02/1966 Inside – Looking Out #12 02/06/1966 Don't Bring me Down #6 27/10/1966 Help Me Girl #14 Released as Eric Burdon and The Animals 15/06/1967 When I Was Young #45 Released as Eric Burdon and The Animals 06/09/1967 Good Times #20 Released as Eric Burdon and The Animals 18/10/1967 San Franciscan Nights #7 Released as Eric Burdon and The Animals 14/02/1968 Sky Pilot #40 Released as Eric Burdon and The Animals 15/01/1969 Ring of Fire #35 Released as Eric Burdon and The Animals / Cover of a single by Johnny Cash NB: Not including Mick Gallagher (b. 1945, member in 1965) because it doesn't appear that he recorded on any of these singles -------------------------------------- Updated 2 entries for the death of Zoot Money. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vinegar Tits 607 Posted September 8 Not that it will come as any surprise but I have a Herbie Flowers anecdote after meeting him when he was playing in Sam Brown's band in the early 90s. It'll have to wait as I'm on holiday at the mo and have borderline heatstroke, but he was a nice, gracious bloke. RIP. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,662 Posted September 8 1 hour ago, Vinegar Tits said: Not that it will come as any surprise but I have a Herbie Flowers anecdote after meeting him when he was playing in Sam Brown's band in the early 90s. It'll have to wait as I'm on holiday at the mo and have borderline heatstroke, but he was a nice, gracious bloke. RIP. He was interviewed a few times about being in T.Rex and how much he liked that, it's not as if Bolan's songwriting was ever likely to push Herbie's notable bass guitar talents to the limit but he made a real difference to their late period sound. THIS minor hit being a case in point: 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JQW 283 Posted September 8 Sounds like a rip-off of Marmalade's "Reflections In My Life" - did they sue? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,662 Posted September 9 18 hours ago, JQW said: Sounds like a rip-off of Marmalade's "Reflections In My Life" - did they sue? Erm, no, but since you asked there's a glorious copyright case I used to discuss when teaching a unit on the music industry that attaches itself to another late Bolan hit - I Love to Boogie. I Love to Boogie is uncannily close to Webb Pierce's Teenage Boogie, so close, in fact, a legal action was started. It came to a grinding halt when Bolan's management with the full support of EMI (who had their own stable of lawyers available should they be required), employed a musicologist to prove that the constituent parts of Teenage Boogie were clearly stolen from stuff readily available even earlier and - therefore - the case would amount to a thief arguing his stolen goods had been stolen. Ironically, since Bolan died, his rightful heir - son Rolan - makes nothing from the song since Bolan's fortune from the time he signed to EMI is all handled by an offshore discretionary trust who now no longer deal with Bolan so have no legal responsibility with regard to a fortune - likely at least $25 million, maybe as much as $40 million - other than to keep on managing it so it becomes an even greater fortune. Obviously, it's at their discretion whether they choose to give it to Marc's only child, that child turns 49 this month. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ulitzer95 12,690 Posted September 10 On 29/02/2020 at 20:06, Ulitzer95 said: The Fireballs Wiki American rock and roll group from Raton, New Mexico Eric Budd 23 Oct 1938 – 07 Oct 2022 (83) Obit Jimmy Gilmer 15 Sep 1940 – Living Stan Lark 27 Jul 1940 – 04 Aug 2021 (81) Obit Doug Roberts 15 Jun 1941 – 18 Nov 1981 (40) Mention of death George Tomsco 24 Apr 1940 – Living 27/07/1961 Quite a Party #29 14/11/1963 Sugar Shack #45 Released as Jimmy Gilmer and The Fireballs NB: The Collins Complete UK Hit Singles book lists Chuck Tharp (1941–2006) and Dan Trammell (b. 1940) as members but this tends to confirm that Tharp had left by August 1960, and this mentions Trammell left in early 1960 – both departures happening before the groups' first UK hit. Budd drummed on the first record and was replaced by Roberts on the second. Jimmy Gilmer of The Fireballs dead at 83. George Tomsco, 84, is now the last surviving member of the charting lineup. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wannamaker 1,415 Posted September 10 2 minutes ago, Ulitzer95 said: Jimmy Gilmer of The Fireballs dead at 83. George Tomsco, 84, is now the last surviving member of the charting lineup. DDP Pick I really like Sugar Shack (US No. 1 hit) and I was listening to it just a few days ago. RIP 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Death Impends 8,010 Posted September 10 Yeah I added him to my US #1s team this year. Sugar Shack was even the biggest year-end chart hit of 1963 despite not being very well remembered today, a little like Bobby Lewis with Tossin' and Turnin'. Which isn't the most confident augur of his obit chances when Lewis got zilch, but hopefully the quicker local press at least amounts to something Yahoo. Also of interest to me is it's the song that stalled Be My Baby at #2 on the US charts. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,081 Posted September 17 On 22/10/2020 at 23:15, Ulitzer95 said: Slik Wiki UK pop rock group from Glasgow, Scotland, frontman Midge Ure was also a member of Rich Kids, Visage, Ultravox and briefly Thin Lizzy (touring only), he also enjoyed a successful solo career and co-wrote "Do They Know it's Christmas?" by Band Aid – in 2005 he was awarded an OBE Kenny Hyslop 14 Feb 1951 – Living Jim McGinlay 09 Mar 1949 – Living Billy McIsaac 21 Jul 1949 – Living Midge Ure 10 Oct 1953 – Living 17/01/1976 Forever and Ever #1 08/05/1976 Requiem #24 Kenny Hyslop reportedly dead: Very early Simple Minds drummer also. Understand he was suffering from prostate cancer. Edit: DDP pick. RIP. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sly Ronnie 893 Posted September 17 4 hours ago, YoungWillz said: Kenny Hyslop reportedly dead: Very early Simple Minds drummer also. Understand he was suffering from prostate cancer. Edit: DDP pick. RIP. The team that picked him - all 20 picks are unique. That takes some doing. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toast 16,161 Posted September 17 4 hours ago, Sly Ronnie said: The team that picked him - all 20 picks are unique. That takes some doing. And a theme as well! Shame he picked the wrong member of Ultravox (a unique hit for another team). There's still time, I suppose. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,081 Posted September 22 On 29/02/2020 at 20:04, Ulitzer95 said: The Easybeats Wiki Australian rock band from Sydney, New South Wales, rhythm guitarist George Young was the older brother of AC/DC members Angus and Malcolm Young Tony Cahill 20 Dec 1941 – 13 Aug 2014 (72) Local obit Dick Diamonde 28 Dec 1947 – Living Gordon "Snowy" Fleet 16 Aug 1946 – Living Harry Vanda 22 Mar 1946 – Living Stevie Wright 20 Dec 1947 – 27 Dec 2015 (68) Guardian obit George Young 06 Nov 1946 – 22 Oct 2017 (70) Guardian obit 27/10/1966 Friday on My Mind #6 10/04/1968 Hello, How are You #20 Dick Diamonde, bassist with The Easybeats, reportedly dead: https://www.noise11.com/news/r-i-p-dick-diamonde-of-the-easybeats-20240922 1 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vinegar Tits 607 Posted September 22 1 hour ago, YoungWillz said: Dick Diamonde, bassist with The Easybeats, reportedly dead: https://www.noise11.com/news/r-i-p-dick-diamonde-of-the-easybeats-20240922 Sad news, just Harry and Snowy left now. Interesting news though as Diamonde had pretty much disappeared from sight and there'd been rumours floating around that he'd died years ago. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
