DEADPOOL 2021

[RobM]

Very sad news, never owned one ourselves (Atari 800XL was our first proper home computer) but lots of friends had the 'Speccy 48k' and much fun was had thanks to Sir Clive.

I struggled with Manic Miner - couldn't get past the snapping toilet seats.

 

[Napster]

And now the great Dr Lonnie Liston Smith https://www.npr.org/2021/09/28/1041...-the-hammond-organ-dies-at-79?t=1632949792272

 

[Tangled up in Blue]

Pee Wee Ellis. One of the best sax players around

Pee Wee Ellis, Jazz Saxophonist and Bandleader, Dies at 80

The session veteran known for “brilliant arrangements” led bands for James Brown and Van Morrison

pitchfork.com

Pee Wee Ellis obituary

American jazz saxophonist, arranger and bandleader who played with James Brown and Van Morrison

www.theguardian.com

Sadly missed.Remember seeing him and his band the JB Horns tucking in at a restaurant/bar in Gracia (round the corner from the club where the group were playing later. Also saw him backing Ginger Baker and Van* back in the day.

*Got a nice return wave from him as we caught up with Van's backing group in a minivan after a concert at the Pueblo Espanyol back in the day (not from Georgie Fame who was obviously too cool to do that sort of thing).

 

[Mr Plow]

Rick Jones famous for Fingerbobs has passed away at the age of 84, R.I.P Rick

 

[SUBBlue]

Rick Jones famous for Fingerbobs has passed away at the age of 84, R.I.P Rick

Until I watched this I always believed sticking your finger in a mouse was wrong..

 

[Tangled up in Blue]

Paddy Moloney, leader of Irish band the Chieftains, dies aged 83

Multi-instrumentalist who helped to re-popularise traditional Irish folk music hailed for ‘enormous contribution’ to his country’s culture

www.theguardian.com

Paddy Molonoy RIP.The Chieftans were a great live band.

 

[Dave Smiths Love Child]

Colin Powell died from complications from Covid

 

[Mr Plow]

James Michael Tyler who starred as Gunther in Friends has sadly passed away at the age of 59 from Cancer. Rest in Peace

 

[OldBlueLady]

James Michael Tyler who starred as Gunther in Friends has sadly passed away at the age of 59 from Cancer. Rest in Peace

Prostate cancer ad well. Very sad.

 

[Supershrimper]

Walter Smith

Rangers great Smith dies at age 73

Walter Smith, one of Rangers' most successful managers and who had spells in charge of Everton and Scotland, has died at the age of 73.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[ESG]

Australian cricket great Alan Davidson out for 92.

 

[TrueBlue]

Noooo not Lionel Blair!!

it’s time for a cool sharp harp!

 

[Floval Flyer]

RIP Astro

https://twitter.com/x/status/1457096799437590535

 

[LCBB72]

RIP Astro

https://twitter.com/x/status/1457096799437590535

UB40 are nothing more than a covers band .

 

[Supernaut]

UB40 are nothing more than a covers band .

Harsh. The first few albums are great.

 

[THE SEVENTIES NORTH BANK]

A famous old Southend North Bank face, Rupert, ex Fairfax High School. was a roadie for UB40 for years.

 

[OldBlueLady]

Actor Dean Stockwell, a very long and successful career as an actor. Absolutely loved Quantum Leap. RIP.

 

[Tangled up in Blue]

Harsh. The first few albums are great.

Maybe but I remember seeing them at the height of their fame on the same bill here with The Pogues back in the day.Even with a very drunk Shane MacGowan (who needed to shown by a roadie with a torch where the stage and his mic. was) The Pogues were musically a far superior band.

 

[Mad Cyril]

Maybe but I remember seeing them at the height of their fame on the same bill here with The Pogues back in the day.Even with a very drunk Shane MacGowan (who needed to shown by a roadie with a torch where the stage and his mic. was) The Pogues were musically a far superior band.

Cool story.

 

[Supernaut]

Maybe but I remember seeing them at the height of their fame on the same bill here with The Pogues back in the day.Even with a very drunk Shane MacGowan (who needed to shown by a roadie with a torch where the stage and his mic. was) The Pogues were musically a far superior band.

****ing hate the Pogues. I'd take any version of UB40 over them any day of the week. I don't really care much for musical superiority, there's more to it than that IMHO.