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« Reply #4320 on: May 27, 2025, 09:11:39 PM » |
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Guitarist and songwriter Rick Derringer, 77.
He was responsible for “Hang on Sloopy” (as founder and singer of the McCoys) and “Rock and Roll Hootchie Coo” (a hit for him and Johnny Winter, as well). He’s all over the Edgar Winter Group’s biggest LP, “They Only Come Out at Night.” And I just learned that he produced most of Weird Al Yankovic’s early albums. He was on my bucket list but I never got to see him. RIP
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« Reply #4321 on: May 29, 2025, 11:29:18 AM » |
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Guitarist and songwriter Rick Derringer, 77.
He was responsible for “Hang on Sloopy” (as founder and singer of the McCoys) and “Rock and Roll Hootchie Coo” (a hit for him and Johnny Winter, as well). He’s all over the Edgar Winter Group’s biggest LP, “They Only Come Out at Night.” And I just learned that he produced most of Weird Al Yankovic’s early albums. He was on my bucket list but I never got to see him. RIP
And he worked as Steely Dan side man - just listen to him on "Showbiz Kids". Rumour had that Becker & Fagin asked him to join the Dan, but he declined. I also read that he became a loopy-lou "Religious Right" follower late in like and was an enthusiastic Trumphead. Sad. |
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« Reply #4322 on: May 29, 2025, 11:47:04 AM » |
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James Lowe of The Electric Prunes...as announced on FB by his family.
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« Reply #4323 on: May 29, 2025, 09:03:43 PM » |
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Guitarist and songwriter Rick Derringer, 77.
He was responsible for “Hang on Sloopy” (as founder and singer of the McCoys) and “Rock and Roll Hootchie Coo” (a hit for him and Johnny Winter, as well). He’s all over the Edgar Winter Group’s biggest LP, “They Only Come Out at Night.” And I just learned that he produced most of Weird Al Yankovic’s early albums. He was on my bucket list but I never got to see him. RIP
And he worked as Steely Dan side man - just listen to him on "Showbiz Kids". Rumour had that Becker & Fagin asked him to join the Dan, but he declined. I also read that he became a loopy-lou "Religious Right" follower late in like and was an enthusiastic Trumphead. Sad. I became aware of his conversion when I innocently visited his Facebook page for the first time a couple of years ago, seeking tour dates. He was unabashed. As I said recently re: Daltrey, there are advantages in not knowing the personal views of one’s favorite artists. |
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« Reply #4324 on: May 30, 2025, 07:04:06 AM » |
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Jazz drummer Al Foster. Probably best known as a member of Miles Davis' band.
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« Reply #4325 on: June 02, 2025, 08:01:47 PM » |
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Colin Jerwood of Conflict.
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« Reply #4326 on: June 09, 2025, 09:22:10 PM » |
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The legendary Sly Stone, 82.
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« Reply #4327 on: June 11, 2025, 12:46:11 PM » |
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Only just learned that Bob Andrews of Brinsley Schwarz and The Rumour has passed away. Six days ago, apparently.
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« Reply #4328 on: June 11, 2025, 05:48:54 PM » |
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News breaking via social media (Facebook & X) that Brian Wilson has left us...
"We are heartbroken to announced that our beloved father Brian Wilson has passed away.
We are at a loss for words right now.
Please respect our privacy at this time as our family grieving.
We realize that we are sharing our grief with the world.
Love & Mercy"
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« Reply #4329 on: June 11, 2025, 05:54:57 PM » |
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Devastating if expected news. Genius. RIP Brian.
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« Reply #4330 on: June 11, 2025, 06:02:15 PM » |
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Devastating if expected news. Genius. RIP Brian.
In this instance, the term “genius” is fully deserved. RIP Brian |
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In the words of the Zen Master " Don't just do something, sit there"
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« Reply #4331 on: June 11, 2025, 06:13:46 PM » |
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Just seen the news about Brian😔
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« Reply #4332 on: June 11, 2025, 06:18:55 PM » |
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TBh i thought he was already dead.
RIP, anyway.
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« Reply #4333 on: June 11, 2025, 06:29:57 PM » |
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TBh i thought he was already dead.
RIP, anyway.
Well that didn't sound at all callous. Farewell, Brian, you utter legend. Jules |
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« Reply #4334 on: June 11, 2025, 06:37:13 PM » |
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TBh i thought he was already dead.
RIP, anyway.
Well that didn't sound at all callous. Farewell, Brian, you utter legend. Jules It wasn't meant to. Just matter of fact. Okay i see i didn't read the room very well, probably because there isn't a room to read. I don't think my remark would have upset any but the most sensitive of people in the real world, rather than online. |
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« Reply #4335 on: June 11, 2025, 06:40:04 PM » |
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So sad about Brian Wilson. We saw him once with the Beach Boys 50th Anniversary Tour, and five times as a solo performer with Al Jardine, sometimes Blondie Chaplin or David Marks, and even Jeff Beck. We even got to have our photo made with him twice, in Houston October 1, 2013, and in Austin May 13, 2017. He was a good sport, although I've read that he was painfully shy and I presume he did not enjoy these photo ops. My fondest memory is how he blushed and looked away every time he caught Mrs. J From A's eye in the front row in Austin. R.I.P. and thanks for the music.
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« Reply #4336 on: June 11, 2025, 07:04:17 PM » |
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So sad about Brian Wilson. We saw him once with the Beach Boys 50th Anniversary Tour, and five times as a solo performer with Al Jardine, sometimes Blondie Chaplin or David Marks, and even Jeff Beck. We even got to have our photo made with him twice, in Houston October 1, 2013, and in Austin May 13, 2017. He was a good sport, although I've read that he was painfully shy and I presume he did not enjoy these photo ops. My fondest memory is how he blushed and looked away every time he caught Mrs. J From A's eye in the front row in Austin. R.I.P. and thanks for the music.
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« Reply #4337 on: June 11, 2025, 07:14:17 PM » |
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Of all the artists that have had the massive boxset retrospectives , the Beach Boys are the one I go back to listen to the most , if only to figure out how he/they did it! Sure he didn't create it all by himself , but the talent , the drive , the experimentation , phew
RIP Brian
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« Reply #4338 on: June 11, 2025, 07:24:18 PM » |
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Gutted. He was indeed a legend and about my favourite of all the Cropredy guests. R.I.P.  |
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« Reply #4339 on: June 11, 2025, 08:51:05 PM » |
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