Celebrity Deaths

[47er]

Sean Lock died aged 58. 

Edited August 18, 2021 by 47er

[oldjamfan1]

7 minutes ago, 47er said:

Sean Locke died aged 58. 

Really sad news and no age really.

[Sparks Rover]

Incredibly sad.  A very funny man.

[JacknOry]

Tragic - far too young! This guy had me in tears on so many occasions.

[Mike E]

Lee Mack summed him up perfectly: 'Sean's appeal was that he made you feel he was your mate making you laugh down the pub.'

[perthblue02]

4 hours ago, 47er said:

Sean Lock died aged 58. 

Sad news, very clever comedian with razor sharp wit , always remember 8 out 10 cats does countdown, and RR put on a viking helmet and beard, his response was something like , well thats a challenging wank - was having my tea at the time and almost choked with laughter

[RoverDom]

That was a kick in the gut seeing that pop up on my phone this morning. A unique comedian and seemed like a nice guy

[Mike E]

'You know how every time you get on the bus, there's a nutter? Well I got on the bus this morning and there wasn't one. So I had to do it.'

[47er]

"The Daleks:devoid of all emotion except hate. They're like  Piers Morgan on wheels."

[Mattyblue]

https://vimeo.com/589116926

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Edited August 19, 2021 by Mattyblue

[RoverDom]

Rewatched a few clips of him over the last couple of days as I'm sure a lot of people have. The 'mate down the pub' description is spot on but I also think that some of the best moments are when sean belly laughs at something.

[Tyrone Shoelaces]

Don Everly, another bit of my growing up has gone.  Nobody has ever come up with harmonies like Don and Phil. RIP.

[only2garners]

On 14/08/2021 at 11:33, Gav said:

 

Folk and country music singer-songwriter Nanci Griffith has died aged 68, that’s no age…..

Saw her live a few years ago at Finsbury Park, just brilliant, she came on before Shane Mcgowen! 

Sad news.

It certainly is no age Gav, given I’m 68! I have just got round to playing her Other Voices, Other Rooms again in her memory - Speed of the Sound of Loneliness the outstanding track amongst many.

I’m sure I’ve seen her live a few times but the one that sticks out was at the Floral Hall in Southport (it might have been the Southport Theatre by then but it will always be the Floral Hall to me).

Which then got me thinking about the other memorable gig at the Floral Hall. I tracked it down to April 1971 - a triple bill of Genesis, Lindisfarne and Van Der Graf Generator, the latter headlining.

[47er]

2 hours ago, only2garners said:

It certainly is no age Gav, given I’m 68! I have just got round to playing her Other Voices, Other Rooms again in her memory - Speed of the Sound of Loneliness the outstanding track amongst many.

I’m sure I’ve seen her live a few times but the one that sticks out was at the Floral Hall in Southport (it might have been the Southport Theatre by then but it will always be the Floral Hall to me).

Which then got me thinking about the other memorable gig at the Floral Hall. I tracked it down to April 1971 - a triple bill of Genesis, Lindisfarne and Van Der Graf Generator, the latter headlining.

Early Genesis! Still my most played music!

[Gav]

10 hours ago, only2garners said:

It certainly is no age Gav, given I’m 68! I have just got round to playing her Other Voices, Other Rooms again in her memory - Speed of the Sound of Loneliness the outstanding track amongst many.

Trouble in the fields is our go to Nanci Griffith track o2g, but she had many as you say.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qwFYQW_Dyn0

[only2garners]

17 hours ago, 47er said:

Early Genesis! Still my most played music!

I enjoyed their early work too but have listened to little since Peter Gabriel left but plenty of his subsequent stuff.

[47er]

5 hours ago, only2garners said:

I enjoyed their early work too but have listened to little since Peter Gabriel left but plenty of his subsequent stuff.

I liked "Duke" or most of it but gave up on them after that.

[oldjamfan1]

Kyle Anderson, PDC darts professional and regular in the world championships, has died aged just 33.

[Gav]

16 minutes ago, oldjamfan1 said:

Kyle Anderson, PDC darts professional and regular in the world championships, has died aged just 33.

I noticed The Viking Andy Fordam died recently too ojf.

[oldjamfan1]

9 minutes ago, Gav said:

I noticed The Viking Andy Fordam died recently too ojf.

I know they are renowned for leading unhealthy lifestyles but 33 is no age. Fordham was about the same age as me I think (late 50s) but was a hefty lad. 

[Tyrone Shoelaces]

2 hours ago, oldjamfan1 said:

I know they are renowned for leading unhealthy lifestyles but 33 is no age. Fordham was about the same age as me I think (late 50s) but was a hefty lad. 

I used to get tee shirts from a company whose name I’ve forgotten. Their largest shirt size after XXL was “ Dart Player “.

[Darrenbot]

37 minutes ago, Tyrone Shoelaces said:

I used to get tee shirts from a company whose name I’ve forgotten. Their largest shirt size after XXL was “ Dart Player “.

When i was young whenever i thought of Darts players this sketch always came to mind

 

[Tyrone Shoelaces]

Charlie Watts died today. Who would have thought Keith Richards would outlive him !
Thanks for the music and the memories Charlie. It was The Stones that first got me interested in the Blues.

[Riversider28]

Charlie Watts, drummer with The Rolling Stones has died, aged 80    
A member since the original band started up in 1963, he will be best remembered for his laid back, easy going manner. Although he will be known for being a member of the greatest rock ‘n roll band, his main love was as a jazz officinado. I had the pleasure of seeing the band play on a couple of occasions which I will cherish.

RIP Charlie, you legend.

 

 

Edited August 24, 2021 by Riversider28

[Stonesrick]

14 hours ago, Riversider28 said:

Charlie Watts, drummer with The Rolling Stones has died, aged 80    
A member since the original band started up in 1963, he will be best remembered for his laid back, easy going manner. Although he will be known for being a member of the greatest rock ‘n roll band, his main love was as a jazz officinado. I had the pleasure of seeing the band play on a couple of occasions which I will cherish.

RIP Charlie, you legend.

 

 

I had the pleasure of seeing the Stones in the 60's, 70's, 80's, 90's, 2000's and 2010's and as you can see from my avatar, they have played a big part in my life.

Such an unassuming and smart man and one hell of a drummer.

 

R.I.P Charlie