John From Austin
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« Reply #1300 on: June 16, 2023, 05:01:01 PM » |
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Today, someone published a breaking news story about the death of B.B. King at the age of 89.
That's the slowest news break in history, given that he died in 2015.
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Big Ade
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« Reply #1301 on: June 27, 2023, 08:52:47 PM » |
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Heard today that Mike Whellans passed away. He was a musical partner of Ally Bain, a Boy of the Lough and a fantastic solo performer, playing drums, guitar, mouth organ and singing, often all at the same time. He could entertain like few people I have seen, with an infectious energy that made the music look easy.
I met him a few times and played with him once, after a local charity festival. My mate, one of the organisers, asked if I fancied sitting in on bass at a 'wee session with a few of us.' The 'few of us' included Mike, Benny Gallagher (Gallagher & Lyle), Drew McCulloch (Slim Chance), Gus Glen ( London session player/West End MD) as well as some local characters, all top players. It was quite a session, which I managed to survive.
Dedpite having been unwell for some time, he'll be missed from the Scottish folk scene.
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There's nothing wrong with being normal, just don't be ordinary.
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« Reply #1302 on: July 12, 2023, 07:10:08 PM » |
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Paul Burton of Help Yourself...reported by his wife on FB.
This is Paul Burton’s wife.
It’s with a broken heart that I tell you my darling Paul died this morning. He went peacefully, with me and other family members holding his hand.
Sleep tight my love, no more suffering 💔
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Lubiloo (Lorna)
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« Reply #1304 on: July 16, 2023, 02:32:04 PM » |
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Jane Birkin, age 76.
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« Reply #1305 on: July 21, 2023, 01:42:05 PM » |
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« Reply #1306 on: July 23, 2023, 03:09:44 PM » |
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Vince Hill, age 89.
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Andy
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« Reply #1307 on: July 23, 2023, 11:14:05 PM » |
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Vince Hill, age 89.
My Mum's favourite. |
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« Reply #1308 on: July 25, 2023, 07:29:03 AM » |
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Singer and songwriter, Raymond Froggatt, age 81.
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« Reply #1309 on: July 25, 2023, 08:47:01 AM » |
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StephenB
something about the grinding beat
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« Reply #1311 on: July 26, 2023, 06:59:58 PM » |
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SINEAD O'CONNOR @ 56. WOW. Just breaking now on Irish news.
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One boxing match - what's that? A bout?
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« Reply #1312 on: July 26, 2023, 07:02:40 PM » |
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Very sad. I hope she has found peace.
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Flobbadob!
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StephenB
something about the grinding beat
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« Reply #1313 on: July 26, 2023, 07:08:24 PM » |
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A tortured genius indeed. Obvious parallels with Dolores O'Riordan. RIP
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One boxing match - what's that? A bout?
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« Reply #1314 on: July 26, 2023, 07:17:51 PM » |
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So sad... My mum requested her 3 babies song be played at her funeral.. she loved her and us 3 offspring.
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They broke my heart and they killed me, but I didn't die. They tried to bury me, they didn't realise I was a seed.
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« Reply #1315 on: July 26, 2023, 07:33:52 PM » |
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How desperately sad, troubled and talented. RIP Sinead😔
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The Dude abides
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« Reply #1316 on: July 26, 2023, 07:35:08 PM » |
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SINEAD O'CONNOR @ 56. WOW. Just breaking now on Irish news.
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Amethyst (Jenny)
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« Reply #1317 on: July 26, 2023, 07:36:05 PM » |
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Sinead… Such a shock 😥
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Farnsfield Acoustic ... Notts
Thank you to everyone that has ever been to a FarnsAc gig, and to all our wonderful performers since 2005
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« Reply #1318 on: July 26, 2023, 08:00:26 PM » |
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Very sad   poor girl |
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« Reply #1319 on: July 26, 2023, 08:02:45 PM » |
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Oh flip. Shall have to play my favourite YouTube video featuring Sinead, Kylie, Natalie and Dave Stewart.
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There's a man with a mullet going mad with a mallet in Millets
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