In Memoriam

[Ayrshire Chris]

24 minutes ago, Neil said:

the bbc obit omits one of his biggest gigs - as bassist for classical-rock band Sky for nearly twenty years

Very true. Great musicians in the band though I never really got into them. Used to borrow their albums from our  local library to give them a listen. 

[westholtschic]

RIP Frankie Beverley 

[bamber]

So sad regarding Frankie Beverly. Maze were just freaking AWESOME. This album from 1978 is one of most treasured possessions.

 

 

[MEGATRONICMEATWAGON]

RIP Tito. Great performance on WH in 2017.

 

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c2kddp5x5zno

 

 

[MrZigster]

RIP Kriss Kristofferson.

 

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cjwd69n7xxgo

 

He came through work a couple of times in his later touring years.

 

His chaperones were very very protective of him in an, "answering questions on his behalf, no he won't get off of the bus, no you can't get on and see him", type of way.

 

Maybe he was in lizard form?

 

Seriously though, made my Modern Slavery/Abuse training spidey senses tingle. Above my pay grade. Only person I've ever encountered to be admitted without being seen iirc. Twice.

 

 

 

 

[CharlotteB]

So sad to hear about the passing of Kris Kristofferson. Saw him at Glastonbury a few years back, and although he was obviously past his performing peak, it was a privilege to hear his amazing body of work from the man himself 💕 

[MilkyJoe]

36 minutes ago, CharlotteB said:

So sad to hear about the passing of Kris Kristofferson. Saw him at Glastonbury a few years back, and although he was obviously past his performing peak, it was a privilege to hear his amazing body of work from the man himself 💕 

https://www.bbc.co.uk/events/ec584f/play/a2qqwh/p0573bvw

 

[sedra]

1 hour ago, CharlotteB said:

So sad to hear about the passing of Kris Kristofferson. Saw him at Glastonbury a few years back, and although he was obviously past his performing peak, it was a privilege to hear his amazing body of work from the man himself 💕 

Sadly well past his prime- was one of the worst performances on the Pyramid I have seen in years. He just looked terribly sad 😞 

[Avalon_Fields]

His early days:

 

Kristofferson got a job sweeping floors at Columbia Recording Studios in Nashville. He met June Carter there and asked her to give Johnny Cash a tape of his. She did, but Cash put it on a large pile with others. He also worked as a commercial helicopter pilot for south Louisiana firm Petroleum Helicopters International (PHI), based in Lafayette, Louisiana. Kristofferson recalled of his days as a pilot, "That was about the last three years before I started performing, before people started cutting my songs. I would work a week down here [in south Louisiana] for PHI, sitting on an oil platform and flying helicopters. Then I'd go back to Nashville at the end of the week and spend a week up there trying to pitch the songs, then come back down and write songs for another week. I can remember "Help Me Make It Through the Night" I wrote sitting on top of an oil platform. I wrote "Bobby McGee" down here, and a lot of them [in south Louisiana]."[24]

Weeks after giving Carter his tapes, Kristofferson landed a helicopter in Cash's front yard, gaining his full attention.[25] A story about Kristofferson having a beer in one hand and some songs in the other upon arrival was reputed, but was later refuted, with Kristofferson saying, "It was still kind of an invasion of privacy that I wouldn't recommend. To be honest, I don't think he was there. John had a pretty creative memory."[26] Upon hearing "Sunday Mornin' Comin' Down", however, Cash decided to record it, and in 1970 Kristofferson won Songwriter of the Year for the song at the Country Music Association Awards.

[CaledonianGonzo]

He was unquestionably fairly frail and distant at his G show.  Maybe the only time I've questioned whether or not someone should be on the stage at all.  But that said if you took his limitations into account it was still an enjoyable set and I'm really glad I got the opportunity to see him perform.

[Avalon_Fields]

I'm glad I saw him too, even though it was painful at times. Massively happy I saw Loretta Lynn's last ever gig, she could still impress at 85 or so. Worst was Aston 'Family Man' Barrett playing for The Wailers, he was literally wheeled out, they positioned his fingers on the bass for the start of each song but he soon lost it and dozed off. Really tragic.

[The Nal]

29 minutes ago, CaledonianGonzo said:

Maybe the only time I've questioned whether or not someone should be on the stage at all. 

 

Lemmy aswell

[MrZigster]

17 hours ago, sedra said:

Sadly well past his prime- was one of the worst performances on the Pyramid I have seen in years. He just looked terribly sad 😞 

 

14 hours ago, CaledonianGonzo said:

He was unquestionably fairly frail and distant at his G show.  Maybe the only time I've questioned whether or not someone should be on the stage at all.

Quite. I still wonder whether he really wanted/planned to be touring at that time of his life. Though some old rockers obviously still love it, others may have pre streaming contracts/lifestyles to maintain maybe?

14 hours ago, Avalon_Fields said:

I'm glad I saw him too, even though it was painful at times. Massively happy I saw Loretta Lynn's last ever gig, she could still impress at 85 or so. Worst was Aston 'Family Man' Barrett playing for The Wailers, he was literally wheeled out, they positioned his fingers on the bass for the start of each song but he soon lost it and dozed off. Really tragic.

 

14 hours ago, The Nal said:

 

Lemmy aswell

Brian Wilson springs to mind.

[onthebeach]

Not a well known artist but I had the privilege of meeting the lovely Nell for a chat outside of the de la Warr Pavilion before a Flaming Lips gig in 2022 where she performed a Red Right Hand cover with them. My lasting image of her was her skateboarding around the pavilion in her full length Vampires Wife red dress and beanie - such a free spirit.

She was the epitome of youth and all of her life ahead of her. Whilst I can somehow accept the ‘oldies’ going, when they’re this young it hits hard 💔 RIP Nell

https://www.nme.com/news/music/warren-ellis-pays-tribute-to-nell-smith-who-has-died-aged-17-shocked-and-devastated-3800684

 
 

[CaledonianGonzo]

Yes - saw her with the Lips at the Barras. Tragic loss.

 

To compound the trauma Steve Drozd's teenage daughter has gone missing in Seattle.

 

https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/missing-daughter-the-flaming-lips-star-steven-drozd-1235794992/

 

[onthebeach]

2 hours ago, CaledonianGonzo said:

Yes - saw her with the Lips at the Barras. Tragic loss.

 

To compound the trauma Steve Drozd's teenage daughter has gone missing in Seattle.

 

https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/missing-daughter-the-flaming-lips-star-steven-drozd-1235794992/

 

So pleased for the family ….

[Ryan1984]

Liam Payne
 

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c1wnxp970pdo

Edited October 17 by Ryan1984

[Andre91]

Genuinely shocking news to wake up to. I’m the same age as him. RIP.

[FloopFiller]

38 minutes ago, Ryan1984 said:

Liam Payne
 

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c1wnxp970pdo

Off his face on drugs and tried to jump in the pool after being escorted to his room apparently.

[A Particular Grey Chihuahu]

Just saw about this. Got to admit, wouldn't know his face or name, but I know One Direction were huge. Really sad. Thankfully he didn't land on anyone.

[foolee]

Shocking and sad news. Another case of fame just being too much to handle I think. 

[Padjeq]

Proper chilled me last night reading that on a push notification. Made me wonder how many people who knew him in real life would also be finding out that way.

 

Saw 1D years ago. A cacophony of screams drowned them throughout, but the fans were getting older (and older fans were becoming fans). Album four was leading into album five during the tour to promote the former. Zayn was present at the on-sale date, and had left the band by show-date. In retrospect the end was nigh. Liam, from Wolverhampton, was pointing out all the people in the boxes he knew from his previous life, and given this was Birmingham, was the closest thing to a hometown show he was going to get. I always saw him as the level headed member of the band, Cowell's enforcer, similar to how Jay was utilised in Five. Recent videos of him have been troubling - going to ex-bandmate Niall's gig and vying for attention from his own private box. Very sad.

[Alvoram]

This is very sad news. 

Was never really into their music, but saw him at summertime ball, when he was trying to launch his solo career, and thought that he wasn't terrible. That's neither here nor there though, this is such a tragic and sad loss of somebody so young.

@Padjeq I do hope his family found out in private first. As parents of young adult children, which I think many of us are, I'm sure we all agree that this is the worst thing imaginable. They're now going to have the added pain of having to endure his private life being dragged through public scrutiny. I feel so sorry for them. 

[Cooter]

On 9/30/2024 at 11:10 AM, The Nal said:

 

Lemmy aswell

Indeed, as a fan of the great man his Glasto performance was sadly not so great. Frail would be an understatement and he also played the wrong songs to the wrong lyrics. Having witnessed this initially I was sad but then Lemmy being Lemmy wouldn't have done it if his heart wasn't in it. So well done to him.

[paulshane]

Seems Paul Di’Anno has died , only 66 😕

 

https://www.facebook.com/pauldiannoofficial