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The Gone But Not Forgotten RIP Thread
Farewell Aussie legend Broderick Smith, original member of iconic boogie blues outfit Carson, but probably best known for his time with The Dingoes. Was he really 75? "an absolute giant in the pantheon of Australian Music, someone who achieved & created so much great music but remained quite the enigma, never that interested (seemingly) in fame....but his talent & music & legacy lives on."
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=irehi...
"Smith had an extensive career playing blues, boogie, country and rock music in Australia and abroad.
A statement posted to his website said the singer-songwriter died peacefully at home on April 30.
"Hope you finally find the holy grail of harmonica tones wherever you are," said his son, Ambrose Kenny-Smith of band King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard."
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-05-0...
A shock announcement today of the death of chef Jock Zonfrillo, aged 46. I don't know if anyone (except for the much-missed Lez) watched the Australian Masterchef but he was one of the hosts/judges in the last three years. He trained under Marco Pierre White and ran one of Australia's finest restaurants (in Adelaide). The latest season (already completed) of Masterchef was due to start tonight but has been postponed indefinitely.https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-05-0...
Wee Willie Harris passed away on April 27th aged 90. Most people nowadays probably only know him from the namecheck in Ian Dury's 'Reasons To Be Cheerful, Part 3' but back in the late 50s/early 60s the diminutive Harris (who was only 5'2") was a legend for his live performances, but, like other 60s live legends including Geno Washington and the Alex Harvey Soul Band couldn't seem to sell any records beyond his core crowd. RIP.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PPj93...
Tim wrote: "Gordon Lightfoot, aged 84https://www.theguardian.com/world/202..."
One of my first singles was If You Could Read My Mind - still a favourite. His Canadian Railroad Trilogy should be the Canadian National Anthem. Wonderful songwriter and singer. First Cohen, now Lightfoot - thankfully Joni still hanging on in there.
A huge name in American roots music, Chris Strachwitz, has died aged 91. Chris was the founder in 1960 of the Arhoolie Records label, and travelled widely to record blues, cajun, country, zydeco and traditional Mexican music artists.https://www.theguardian.com/global/20...
Andy Rourke, bass player with the Smiths, after a battle with pancreatic cancer, aged 59.https://www.theguardian.com/music/202...
Martin Amis, author, aged 73and (not sure whether I should mention this; if anyone objects I'll remove it) Rolf Harris, disgraced person, aged 93
Tim wrote: "Martin Amis, author, aged 73and (not sure whether I should mention this; if anyone objects I'll remove it) Rolf Harris, disgraced person, also aged 73"
aged 93
Sj wrote: "Tim wrote: "Martin Amis, author, aged 73and (not sure whether I should mention this; if anyone objects I'll remove it) Rolf Harris, disgraced person, also aged 73"
aged 93"
oops!
Re Martin Amis, as posted by Jude Rogers on Twitter, quoting MA:
Tony McPhee, vocalist and guitarist of The Groundhogs, aged 79.
SussexWelsh wrote: "Tony McPhee, vocalist and guitarist of The Groundhogs, aged 79."https://www.theguardian.com/music/202...
Picking out the toons for the Bacharach theme reminded me that another great songwriter has recently died.Cynthia Weil, aged 82, who wrote with her husband Barry Mann such standards as 'You've Lost That Lovin' Feeling', 'On Broadway', 'Walking In The Rain', 'We've Gotta Get Out Of This Place', and 'I Just Can't Help Believing'.
https://www.theguardian.com/music/202...
The Mighty Berlusconi.RIP Big Man.
Anyone who can call Angela Merkel an Un****able Lard Arse, is born of greatness.
I was sad to hear of the death of actor Treat Williams. He snared me with his performance in A Prince of The City (1981) and I was also a fan of the TV series Everwood. I immediately thought of Roger McGough's poem:Let me die a youngman's death
not a clean and inbetween
the sheets holywater death
not a famous-last-words
peaceful out of breath death
When I'm 73
and in constant good tumour
may I be mown down at dawn
by a bright red sports car
on my way home
from an allnight party
A motorbike accident at the age of 71 may be as good a way as any.
https://www.theguardian.com/film/2023...
Rest in peace, Julian. So glad your loved ones have finally gotten closure. xxx
Agree Collette. He was always a welcome addition to any film he appeared in.
Alan Arkin departed this life on June 29th aged 89. I shall always remember him in The Heart Is A Lonely Hunter.
Val wrote: "Alan Arkin departed this life on June 29th aged 89. I shall always remember him in The Heart Is A Lonely Hunter."At the beginning of this week I was watching 'Little Murders' (1971) which Alan both directed and appeared in. He had previously directed a 1969 off-broadway production of the play, which had rather flopped when first put on, but was a huge success.
RIP.
R.I.P. Sinnead O'ConnorOnly just found out, sad news.
TheFoe wrote: "R.I.P. Sinnead O'ConnorOnly just found out, sad news."
No age at all. Very sad to hear of her passing.
Francis Monkman, multi-instrumentalist, has died of cancer aged 73. Monkman leapt to fame as a member of Curved Air, although he departed after the band's third album 'Phantasmagoria' in 1972. He then moved into session work, working with the likes of Renaissance, Al Stewart, Lynsey de Paul and Kate Bush.
In 1974 Curved Air reformed in order to pay off a massive tax bill, but Monkman departed once more at the end of the tour. He then joined Phil Manzanera and Brian Eno in their 801 project, before joining Sky with classical guitarist John Williams.
During this period Monkman also composed several albums of library music for KPM and Bruton. In 1980 he composed the soundtrack for the movie 'The Long Good Friday', which was so successful he decided to leave Sky to concentrate on soundtrack work for film and TV.
https://www.theguardian.com/music/202...
Adrian Street, Welsh wrestler who called himself the sadist in sequins, and whose persona was apparently a big inspiration for Marc Bolan when he abandoned the pixie hippy schtick of Tyrannosaurus Rex to go glam rock in 1970.In the early 70s, Street wrestled a secret opponent who turned out to be Jimmy Saville. The toxic DJ appeared wearing garb which seemed to be imitating and mocking that of Street, who, once the bell rang, gave him a bloody good kicking, tearing out clumps of Saville's hair. If he'd known about the things Saville was getting up to I wonder whether he'd have 'fixed' Jim for good.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-6...
William Friedkin, legendary director of 'The French Connection' and 'The Exorcist', aged 87.https://www.theguardian.com/film/2023...
Ronnie Robertson, known both as a member of The Band and for his subsequent solo work, has died aged 80.
Val wrote: "Ronnie Robertson, known both as a member of The Band and for his subsequent solo work, has died aged 80."*Robbie. RIP.
Damn auto-correct!And also Sixto Rodriguez, aged 81.
Val wrote: "Damn auto-correct!And also Sixto Rodriguez, aged 81."
😂 (for auto-foul-up)
😢 for 'Sugar Man'
David LaFlamme, violinist, vocalist and founder member of San Francisco band, It's A Beautiful Day in 1967. Died 7th August, aged 82, after suffering from Parkinson's Disease for some time.
Not a good day.Jamie Reid, artist whose name will forever be associated with the work he did for the Sex Pistols, aged 76.
https://www.theguardian.com/music/202...
Last week, the passing of Carl Davis (October 28, 1936 – August 3, 2023) American-born British conductor and composer
Yesterday, Ron S. Peno, lead singer of Died Pretty, aged 68, of oesophageal cancer.https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-08-1...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=07oZH...
John Gosling, keyboard player who was hired as a session man to play on the Kinks' 'Lola' in 1970 and subsequently joined the band, remaining until 1978. https://www.theguardian.com/music/202...
A sad farewell, from me at least, to Jimmy Buffett. I've been a big fan since the late 70s and have been lucky to see him in concert. To many he was a lightweight, but I found many of his lyrics insightful and his books a delight. I heartily recommend A Pirate Looks at Fifty. "Jimmy Buffett—yeah, the “Margaritaville” guy—is one of just a few authors to have books that topped both the fiction and non-fiction ‘New York Times’ bestsellers lists. Other authors that have that distinction include Hemingway and Steinbeck." In many respects he was a true renaissance man with widespread interests. I will miss him.https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-09-0...
The Singing Detective & Harry Potter star, Michael Gambon, has died aged 82.RIP Dumbledore
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