andthesunshineband
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Didn't see that coming. Seemed quite likeable sort, didn’t take himself too seriously. RIP sir.
The "which famous person died today" thread
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Exeter Blue I am here
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A shock for Aussie Masterchef devotees. Only 46………
Jock Zonfrillo: MasterChef Australia host dies suddenly, aged 46
The Scottish-born chef and presenter died suddenly, aged 46, on Sunday.
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Dont know if covered but from last week.
Saw them and the mafia many times, great live band.
Saw them and the mafia many times, great live band.
Bristol band The Pop Group's Mark Stewart dies aged 62
His record label announced the singer died in the early hours of Friday.
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Wee Willie Harris passed away recently. He's mentioned in Ian Dury and the Blockheads Reasons to be cheerful song. Lived quite local to me and played in few pubs around South London. Also lived in Prestwich for a while. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wee_Willie_Harris
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Bill Walker
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I know there aren't many Jazz fans on here but I have to mention the death of Ahmad Jamal.
One of the greatest ever pianists to walk the earth, not just a virtuoso but a genius as well.
And by all accounts a lovely man.
RIP Ahmad and thank you for your beautiful music.
One of the greatest ever pianists to walk the earth, not just a virtuoso but a genius as well.
And by all accounts a lovely man.
RIP Ahmad and thank you for your beautiful music.
andthesunshineband
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A mate of mine lent me "Live at the Blackhawk" many years ago. I started to get into jazz on the strength of it. It looks like he passed mid April? Belated RIP to another great.
Gordon light foot rip
andthesunshineband
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Gordon has thread of his own btw.
Maintainin
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Crazy, i'd dusted off me copy of 'The Awakening' just a few days before he passed n made his transition to Rest In Beats ♫ ♬ ♩ ♪ ♫ ♬ ♭ ♮
92 years of fine age is a great innings.
2 of my favorite tracks off of 'The Awakening' have always stood out from the rest for me personally n how they later went on to be sampled rather excellently by Common n Nas, respectively.
The 2 tracks in question: 'I love music' n 'Dolphin dance', Nas used 'I love music' on his 'The world is yours' (94) n Common did a great job using a particular chord from 'Dolphin dance' throughout his 'Resurrection' hit of 94.
Have we missed this? Jim Fox, part of the Olympic gold medal winning team in the modern pentathlon in 1976, has died.
It was during that contest that Fox unmasked the Russian cheat Boris Onishenko who had a concealed switch in his epee enabling him to register a hit when none had occurred. Fox insisted that Onishenko’s sword was minutely examined and the cheat unmasked. Fox and Onishenko were friends and Fox was so upset he performed badly in the next two disciplines. Britain however mounted a dramatic comeback on the final day and took the gold medal by the slimmest of margins.
Onishenko was sent back to Russia and never heard of again in the West.
RIP Jim Fox.
It was during that contest that Fox unmasked the Russian cheat Boris Onishenko who had a concealed switch in his epee enabling him to register a hit when none had occurred. Fox insisted that Onishenko’s sword was minutely examined and the cheat unmasked. Fox and Onishenko were friends and Fox was so upset he performed badly in the next two disciplines. Britain however mounted a dramatic comeback on the final day and took the gold medal by the slimmest of margins.
Onishenko was sent back to Russia and never heard of again in the West.
RIP Jim Fox.
Mad Eyed Screamer
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Never heard of him but interesting story, surprised it wasn't made into a TV drama
It was a huge scandal at the time. I even remembered the Russian‘s name. At that time GB didn’t win too many golds, so it was magnified by our success.
bluethrunthru
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Seems we almost missed the passing of Gordon Lightfoot too - my fave was always Daylight Katy - RIP
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Singer-songwriter Gordon Lightfoot dies aged 84
The Canadian musician's songs were covered by artists including Elvis Presley and Barbara Streisand.
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Sam Armstrong
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Linda LewisAward-winning singer-songwriter Linda Lewis whose hits include It's In His Kiss and This Time I'll be Sweet has sadly passed away
She is best known for her seventies hit singles which included: Rock-a-Doodle-Doo (1973), Sideway Shuffle (1973) and her version of Betty Everett's Shoop Shoop Song (It's in His Kiss).
The British singer also provided backing vocals for a variety of musicians, including David Bowie, Al Kooper, Cat Stevens and Rod Stewart.
Seems we almost missed the passing of Gordon Lightfoot too - my fave was always Daylight Katy - RIP
Singer-songwriter Gordon Lightfoot dies aged 84
The Canadian musician's songs were covered by artists including Elvis Presley and Barbara Streisand.
Wonderful artist and fortunate to see him at Festival Hall many years ago , still performing till the end.
Deserved his own thread so we gave him one currently on page 2.
bluethrunthru
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View attachment 77582Linda Lewis
Award-winning singer-songwriter Linda Lewis whose hits include It's In His Kiss and This Time I'll be Sweet has sadly passed away
She is best known for her seventies hit singles which included: Rock-a-Doodle-Doo (1973), Sideway Shuffle (1973) and her version of Betty Everett's Shoop Shoop Song (It's in His Kiss).
The British singer also provided backing vocals for a variety of musicians, including David Bowie, Al Kooper, Cat Stevens and Rod Stewart.
If you wanna know
why he loves you so
its in his kiss
Night Linda RIP
ali benarbia's studs
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Rest In Peace Linda
andthesunshineband
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She had an amazing vocal range and enjoyed a successful career supporting other acts. Much more to her than "rock a doodle doo" and the " kiss" song. Sad news, RIP big girl.
the blue panther
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I've been catching up on loads of his stuff on Youtube - the Les Patterson stuff isn't just work of a comic genius; he was an acting genius too. Fuckin' hilarious over so many decades. A massive body of work to enjoy - and it's all timeless.