winetarelli posted:brucehayes posted:Ginger Baker at 80
Greatest rock drummer ever. I was just listening to Cream for an hour last night.
Agree. I was fortunate to see Cream's reunion show in NY in 2005.
winetarelli posted:brucehayes posted:Ginger Baker at 80
Greatest rock drummer ever. I was just listening to Cream for an hour last night. What a legend.
RIP.
A force of nature, in music and in life. A truly talented drummer. Would have loved to hear more of him in other genres. He always saw himself as a jazz drummer, interestingly enough. RIP.
PH
Rip Taylor. Chaos TV game show guest with glitter always ready for throwing.
Actor Robert Forster. Twin Peaks, Jackie Brown, etc.
My brother Dave. Suddenly at age 65.
My brother and his wife were celebrating their 40th anniversary with a drive down the west coast from Vancouver to LA. Two weeks ago, on the second last day of their vacation, Dave went for a swim in the ocean at Santa Monica, was hit hard by a wave, and was pulled under. By the time anyone realized what had happened and people found him, it was too late. He was on life support for five days but there was nothing that could be done. Fortunately his four children and their spouses had time to get to California to say goodbye. Life support was removed and he passed away a few hours later, just over a week ago.
A celebration of life was held yesterday in Ottawa, and family flew in from as far away as Scotland. Thanks so much to Bman and Mrs. Bman for taking the time to attend the visitation. Your presence and support meant a great deal to me.
Dave lived his life with more energy, passion and joy than anyone I've known. He was also deeply committed to his community and to helping others. He was one of the organizers of the annual motorcycle Ride for Dad in Ottawa, raising millions of dollars for prostate cancer research.
It's been a horrible, traumatic few weeks. He was a good friend and a good brother, and I miss him.
Very sorry for your loss, can’t imagine how traumatic it was for all involved. My condolences to all of your family
Very sorry to hear. I lost a brother way too young as well. It sucks.
PH
So sorry to hear that Sunny. My condolences to you and your family.
Sunny, such sad news. Your brother must have been very close to you and the extended family.
Wow. Tragic. Sorry for your lose Sunny. May he RIP.
Adding my condolences. He must have a been a terrific person. Remember the good times.
RIP: Congressman Elijah Cummings. 68.
He graduated from U of MD law school 2 years ahead of me. Was a wonderful man, a tireless champion for people who were underrepresented and downtrodden. Tried mightily to help his constituents and to fight for justice.
There are politicians who seem to use their office to enrich themselves in one way or the other. Here was a man who sought to enrich the lives of others.
A lot of tears are shedding in Baltimore today.
irwin posted:RIP: Congressman Elijah Cummings. 68.
He graduated from U of MD law school 2 years ahead of me. Was a wonderful man, a tireless champion for people who were underrepresented and downtrodden. Tried mightily to help his constituents and to fight for justice.
There are politicians who seem to use their office to enrich themselves in one way or the other. Here was a man who sought to enrich the lives of others.
A lot of tears are shedding in Baltimore today.
One of the best. Will be a great loss to democracy
Actor Bill Macy, perhaps best known for playing the long suffering husband of Maude.
‘Joey the Clown’ Lombardo is dead at 90
However a terribly written article by the Chicago Sun Times. Unless I missed it I can't tell exactly when he was sentenced to prison and how long he'd been in.
The Old Man posted:‘Joey the Clown’ Lombardo is dead at 90
However a terribly written article by the Chicago Sun Times. Unless I missed it I can't tell exactly when he was sentenced to prison and how long he'd been in.
Not sure “RIP” is appropriate for the murdering scumbag.
billhike posted:The Old Man posted:‘Joey the Clown’ Lombardo is dead at 90
However a terribly written article by the Chicago Sun Times. Unless I missed it I can't tell exactly when he was sentenced to prison and how long he'd been in.
Not sure “RIP” is appropriate for the murdering scumbag.
Well we'll have to start a Bye-Bye Scumbag thread. We'll reserve a future spot for the racist in chief.
The Constitution died 01/20/2017
George Brancato. Canadians, and those in Ottawa, will know him as the coach and former player of the Canadian Football League's Ottawa Rough Riders. Born in the US, he played two seasons for the Chicago Cardinals, before playing in Canada. In 1981, he coached the Riders to a Grey Cup victory.
Paul Barrere, 71, of complications from liver disease.
Guitarist, singer and songwriter with Little Feat. He joins the late, great Lowell George and drummer Richie Hayward.
Paul wrote a number of Little Feat’s songs including All That You Dream, Feats Don’t Fail Me Now, Romance Dance, Skin It Back and Time Loves A Hero, and sang quite a few of them.