Ulitzer95 12,576 Posted December 21, 2021 6 minutes ago, YoungWillz said: Obviously there are some which haven't been mentioned as they played on the records, but haven't been included in the headline act on the list. For example, Mike Peters, bassist with the John Barry Seven. Problem with some of them is nailing down a line-up. Amazed you remain so cheerful with what I would eventually term a millstone - "Ye gods, there's another one dead!" There were 110 names on the 2020 list. Just 71 names on the one above. I'm going to have to Google through the acts when I get an opportunity in the new year and have a proper dig on social media, because it seems to me that we've no doubt missed a few off radar types. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bentrovato 1,084 Posted December 21, 2021 Nick Kamen, died 4 May, had a couple of hits. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,024 Posted December 21, 2021 4 minutes ago, Bentrovato said: Nick Kamen, died 4 May, had a couple of hits. Not much of a pop career pre-1980s! Plenty of pop stars dead after 1979 - still 50s folk living, life is not guaranteed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bentrovato 1,084 Posted December 21, 2021 6 minutes ago, YoungWillz said: Not much of a pop career pre-1980s! Plenty of pop stars dead after 1979 - still 50s folk living, life is not guaranteed. Whoops. Must read the criteria to these lists. Ta. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,639 Posted January 5, 2022 Noddy wants the original Slades to unite for one last gig, the legends slot at Glasto - it'd be awesome, but I'd bet against it ever happening. Won't bore you with the ins and outs but a couple of decades ago I had dealings with the varied management of the original quartet, you spoke to the managers because the four didn't easily speak to each other, and that was before Dave fired Don a couple of years back https://www.nme.com/news/music/noddy-holder-wants-original-slade-line-up-to-reunite-for-glastonbury-3129524?fbclid=IwAR1HFMWbK_k-H4Cb43s6PkxAhlDUwzo_QjdYXkr-WlrHZlHglQYrYuXKQ2w 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ulitzer95 12,576 Posted January 6, 2022 22 minutes ago, maryportfuncity said: Noddy wants the original Slades to unite for one last gig, the legends slot at Glasto - it'd be awesome, but I'd bet against it ever happening. Won't bore you with the ins and outs but a couple of decades ago I had dealings with the varied management of the original quartet, you spoke to the managers because the four didn't easily speak to each other, and that was before Dave fired Don a couple of years back https://www.nme.com/news/music/noddy-holder-wants-original-slade-line-up-to-reunite-for-glastonbury-3129524?fbclid=IwAR1HFMWbK_k-H4Cb43s6PkxAhlDUwzo_QjdYXkr-WlrHZlHglQYrYuXKQ2w I'm amazed that they're all still around tbh. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheKeysOfMarinus 390 Posted January 6, 2022 Yeah, it’s nice that Noddy’s said that, but absolutely no chance of it happening I don’t think. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ulitzer95 12,576 Posted January 12, 2022 On 29/02/2020 at 20:15, Ulitzer95 said: The Ronettes Wiki American R&B and pop girl group from New York City, New York consisting of sisters Estelle and Ronnie Bennett and their cousin Nedra Talley, produced by Phil Spector, they were the only girl group to tour with The Beatles, inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2007 Ronnie Bennett 10 Aug 1943 – 12 Jan 2021 (78) BBC obit Estelle Bennett 22 Jul 1941 – 11 Feb 2009 (67) Guardian obit Nedra Talley 27 Jan 1946 – Living 17/10/1963 Be My Baby #4 09/01/1964 Baby, I Love You #11 27/08/1964 (The Best Part of) Breakin' Up #43 08/10/1964 Do I Love You? #35 Updated for the death of Ronnie Spector (then Ronnie Bennett). Very sad news. Just Nedra Talley, 76 this month, remains now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ulitzer95 12,576 Posted January 12, 2022 On 29/02/2020 at 20:03, Ulitzer95 said: The Dixie Cups Wiki American pop girl group from New Orleans, Louisiana Barbara Ann Hawkins 23 Oct 1943 – Living Rosa Lee Hawkins 24 Sep 1944 – 11 Jan 2022 (77) The Sun obit Joan Marie Johnson 15 Jan 1944 – 03 Oct 2016 (72) Guardian obit 18/06/1964 Chapel of Love #22 13/05/1965 Iko Iko #23 Updated for the death of Rosa Lee Hawkins. Died from surgical complications it seems. Weirdly neither sister ever married. They lived together and stated they were "married to showbiz". Rosa did have a son and grandchildren though. Only Barbara Ann Hawkins left now. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ulitzer95 12,576 Posted January 22, 2022 On 29/02/2020 at 20:16, Ulitzer95 said: The Ventures Wiki American instrumental rock band from Tacoma, Washington Bob Bogle 16 Jan 1934 – 14 Jun 2009 (75) BBC obit Nokie Edwards 09 May 1935 – 12 Mar 2018 (82) LA Times obit Howie Johnson 1934 or 1938 – 1987 or Jan 1988 (48–54) Mention of death Skip Moore no info available Don Wilson 10 Feb 1933 – 22 Jan 2022 (88) Rolling Stone obit 08/09/1960 Walk, Don't Run #8 01/12/1960 Perfidia #4 09/03/1961 Ram-Bunk-Shush #45 11/05/1961 Lullaby of the Leaves #43 NB: Some mystery around Howie Johnson. Many sources state he was born in 1934, others say 1938. Most agree he died in 1988, some say 1987. Nobody seems to know the cause and I can't find any trace of him on Ancestry. Someone claiming to be his daughter here under the surname of Trujillo, but again this turns up nothing in the records. Updated the entry for The Ventures following the death of Don Wilson, aged 88. He was also a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Now, the question is, is short-lived drummer Skip Moore still with us? 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom 2,532 Posted January 23, 2022 2 hours ago, Ulitzer95 said: Updated the entry for The Ventures following the death of Don Wilson, aged 88. He was also a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Now, the question is, is short-lived drummer Skip Moore still with us? Don Wilson was the last founding member of The Ventures. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ulitzer95 12,576 Posted January 23, 2022 4 minutes ago, Phantom said: Don Wilson was the last founding member of The Ventures. I know that's what people are saying on social media but it doesn't satisfy my curiosity to know of Skip Moore's fate. He only drummed on their first release, got paid $25 and agreed to take no royalties, then left the group immediately. There is no mention of him after 1960. Given that the other 4 mentioned above were all born mid-1930s, Skip Moore could realistically still be alive. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom 2,532 Posted January 23, 2022 1 hour ago, Ulitzer95 said: I know that's what people are saying on social media but it doesn't satisfy my curiosity to know of Skip Moore's fate. He only drummed on their first release, got paid $25 and agreed to take no royalties, then left the group immediately. There is no mention of him after 1960. Given that the other 4 mentioned above were all born mid-1930s, Skip Moore could realistically still be alive. I'll ask around to see if anyone knows of Skip's whereabouts. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ulitzer95 12,576 Posted January 25, 2022 On 29/02/2020 at 20:01, Ulitzer95 said: Blood, Sweat and Tears Wiki American jazz rock group from New York David Clayton-Thomas 13 Sep 1941 – Living Bobby Colomby 20 Dec 1944 – Living Jim Fielder 04 Oct 1947 – Living Dick Halligan 29 Aug 1943 – 18 Jan 2022 (78) Billboard obit Jerry Hyman 19 May 1947 – Living Steve Katz 09 May 1945 – Living Fred Lipsuis 19 Nov 1943 – Living Lew Soloff 20 Feb 1944 – 08 Mar 2015 (71) LA Times obit Chuck Winfield 05 Feb 1943 – Living 30/04/1969 You've Made Me So Very Happy #35 Updated entry for Blood, Sweat and Tears following the death of Dick Halligan. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,024 Posted January 25, 2022 On 16/09/2020 at 17:41, Ulitzer95 said: M (part 4/7) Meat Loaf 27 Sep 1947 – Living Wiki American rock singer and actor from Dallas, Texas, real name Marvin Lee Aday, his Bat Out of Hell album trilogy have sold more than 50 million copies worldwide, his notable film roles include Eddie in The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975) and Bob Paulson in Fight Club (1999) 20/05/1978 You Took the Words Right Out of My Mouth #33 19/08/1978 Two Out of Three Ain't Bad #32 10/02/1979 Bat Out of Hell #15 I'm just going to say can we please get an update for the death of this rock n roll legend please? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ulitzer95 12,576 Posted January 25, 2022 On 16/09/2020 at 17:41, Ulitzer95 said: Meat Loaf 27 Sep 1947 – 20 Jan 2022 (74) Guardian obit Wiki American rock singer and actor from Dallas, Texas, real name Marvin Lee Aday, his Bat Out of Hell album trilogy have sold more than 50 million copies worldwide, his notable film roles include Eddie in The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975) and Bob Paulson in Fight Club (1999). He died from COVID-19 complications in January 2022. 20/05/1978 You Took the Words Right Out of My Mouth #33 19/08/1978 Two Out of Three Ain't Bad #32 10/02/1979 Bat Out of Hell #15 Updated the entry for Meat Loaf. Here's a wee tribute from the Royal Guards at Buckingham Palace yesterday: 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,024 Posted January 25, 2022 3 minutes ago, Ulitzer95 said: Updated the entry for Meat Loaf. Sorry for being a pillock, I've been out all day with my pal (you'd better believe it) had a few sups and I got a wee bit emotional (because he's a real dead ringer for love). I'll be sober tomorrow. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Octopus of Odstock 2,186 Posted January 30, 2022 On 13/09/2020 at 23:25, Ulitzer95 said: M (part 2/7) Manfred Mann's Earth Band Wiki UK rock band from London, formed in 1971 and includes keyboardist Manfred Mann who had earlier been a member and the namesake of 1960s band Manfred Mann Geoff Britton 01 Aug 1943 – Living Dave Flett 02 Jun 1951 – Living Pat King 1944 – Living Manfred Mann 21 Oct 1940 – Living Colin Pattenden 08 Nov 1947 – Living Mick Rogers 20 Sep 1946 – Living Chris Slade 30 Oct 1946 – Living Chris Thompson 09 Mar 1948 – Living Steve Waller 30 Jun 1951 – 06 Feb 2000 (48) Mention of death 08/09/1973 Joybringer #9 28/08/1976 Blinded by the Light #6 Cover of a single by Bruce Springsteen 20/05/1978 Davy's on the Road Again #6 Featured in the 1978 film The Stud 17/03/1979 You Angel You #54 07/07/1979 Don't Kill it Carol #45 Pat King has died according to a Facebook post by Chris Thompson and Manfred Mann's FB Page -https://www.facebook.com/manfredmannearthband 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Death Impends 7,953 Posted February 10, 2022 Overheard on 60s radio that a member of Gary Puckett and the Union Gap just died - Kerry Chater - https://williamsonsource.com/obituary-kerry-chater/ First death from the group it looks like. The dwindling tally of intact 60s bands goes down another. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ulitzer95 12,576 Posted February 10, 2022 On 29/02/2020 at 20:16, Ulitzer95 said: The Union Gap featuring Gary Puckett Wiki American pop rock group from San Diego, California, their name was inspired from a town in Washington state Dwight Bement 28 Dec 1945 – Living Kerry Chater 07 Aug 1945 – 04 Feb 2022 (76) Obit Gary Puckett 17 Oct 1942 – Living Paul Wheatbread 08 Feb 1946 – Living Gary Withem 22 Aug 1944 – Living 17/04/1968 Young Girl #1 07/08/1968 Lady Willpower #5 28/08/1968 Woman, Woman #48 Thanks @Death Impends, I've updated both the 60s and 70s entry for The Union Gap. Sad news. As you said, they were one of the few bands of that era still holding out with a full living lineup. ... And what a tune Young Girl is. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toast 16,129 Posted February 10, 2022 2 minutes ago, Ulitzer95 said: ... And what a tune Young Girl is. A favourite of my mum's. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SwiftlyVague 79 Posted February 11, 2022 On 20/07/2020 at 11:35, Ulitzer95 said: Foreigner Wiki UK/American hard rock band from London and New York City, formed in 1976, one of the best-selling bands of all time with record sales exceeding 80 million worldwide, guitarist Mick Jones was previously a member of rock band Spooky Tooth and rhythm guitarist Ian McDonald was a member of progressive rock band King Crimson Ed Gagliardi 13 Feb 1952 – 11 May 2014 (62) Ultimate Classic Rock obit Lou Gramm 02 May 1950 – Living Al Greenwood 20 Oct 1951 – Living Dennis Elliott 18 Aug 1950 – Living Mick Jones 27 Dec 1944 – Living Ian McDonald 25 Jun 1946 – Living 06/05/1978 Feels Like the First Time #39 15/07/1978 Cold as Ice #24 28/10/1978 Hot Blooded #42 24/02/1979 Blue Morning, Blue Day #45 Ian McDonald dead at 75. https://ultimateclassicrock.com/ian-mcdonald-king-crimson-foreigner-dead/ 2 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,024 Posted February 13, 2022 On 29/02/2020 at 20:10, Ulitzer95 said: L Los Bravos Wiki Spanish beat group from Madrid, formed in 1965 and disbanded in 1968, Fernandez committed suicide in May 1967, Martinez died in a motorcycle accident in June 1990 whilst en route to the recording studio Manuel Fernandez 29 Sep 1943 – 20 May 1967 (23) FindAGrave memorial Pablo Gomez 05 Nov 1943 – Living Mike Kogel 25 Apr 1944 – Living Antonio Martinez 03 Oct 1945 – 19 Jun 1990 (44) FindAGrave memorial Miguel Vicens 21 Jun 1944 – Living 30/06/1966 Black is Black #2 08/09/1966 I Don't Care #16 Miguel Vicens, bassist with Los Bravos, reportedly dead aged 78? (Above would suggest 77, but hey ho). RIP, great tune. Edit: IMDB has him born in 1943: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0895879/ 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,024 Posted February 13, 2022 1 hour ago, YoungWillz said: Miguel Vicens, bassist with Los Bravos, reportedly dead aged 78? (Above would suggest 77, but hey ho). RIP, great tune. Edit: IMDB has him born in 1943: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0895879/ Been enjoying Black Is Black on a loop, just realised I didn't include a report link: https://www.majorcadailybulletin.com/news/local/2022/02/12/97207/bravos-bassist-dies-mallorca-aged-78.html Is Pablo the most handsome drummer ever? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ulitzer95 12,576 Posted February 14, 2022 Foreigner Wiki UK/American hard rock band from London and New York City, formed in 1976, one of the best-selling bands of all time with record sales exceeding 80 million worldwide, guitarist Mick Jones was previously a member of rock band Spooky Tooth and rhythm guitarist Ian McDonald was a member of progressive rock band King Crimson Ed Gagliardi 13 Feb 1952 – 11 May 2014 (62) Ultimate Classic Rock obit Lou Gramm 02 May 1950 – Living Al Greenwood 20 Oct 1951 – Living Dennis Elliott 18 Aug 1950 – Living Mick Jones 27 Dec 1944 – Living Ian McDonald 25 Jun 1946 – 09 Feb 2022 (75) Ultimate Classic Rock obit 06/05/1978 Feels Like the First Time #39 15/07/1978 Cold as Ice #24 28/10/1978 Hot Blooded #42 24/02/1979 Blue Morning, Blue Day #45 Los Bravos Wiki Spanish beat group from Madrid, formed in 1965 and disbanded in 1968, Fernandez committed suicide in May 1967, Martinez died in a motorcycle accident in June 1990 whilst en route to the recording studio Manuel Fernandez 29 Sep 1943 – 20 May 1967 (23) FindAGrave memorial Pablo Gomez 05 Nov 1943 – Living Mike Kogel 25 Apr 1944 – Living Antonio Martinez 03 Oct 1945 – 19 Jun 1990 (44) FindAGrave memorial Miguel Vicens 21 Jun 1943 – 12 Feb 2022 (78) Obit 30/06/1966 Black is Black #2 08/09/1966 I Don't Care #16 Updates for the two reports above. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
