Gone but not forgotten and certainly not the death list

[Parafox]

10 minutes ago, Brizzle Fox said:

Yeah I'm not an emotional man (ask my wife!) but playing Pet Sounds and God Only Knows just came on....I'm in bits.

 

RIP Legend.

 

Happily, legends of music, art literature etc. but particularly music, have such a rich and wide popular legacy that means they live on through their work.

 

I could go and see the Mona Lisa and other great works once. And I'm done, seen it, it was amazing just for being so famous. The same with the Sistine Chapel and Michael Angelo sculptures and others.

 

Music, I could listen to several times and still come back for more of the same.

Edited 11 June 2025 by Parafox

[HighPeakFox]

I still miss my musical hero Jon Lord, and often seek his best stuff out.

[Foxdiamond]

2 minutes ago, HighPeakFox said:

I still miss my musical hero Jon Lord, and often seek his best stuff out.

And a Leicester man too. 

[HighPeakFox]

1 minute ago, Foxdiamond said:

And a Leicester man too. 

Yep. I met him once, and he was the absolute gent you'd hope he might be.

[Foxdiamond]

3 minutes ago, HighPeakFox said:

Yep. I met him once, and he was the absolute gent you'd hope he might be.

For me his keyboard playing lifted Deep Purple's sound to a higher level

[HighPeakFox]

2 minutes ago, Foxdiamond said:

For me his keyboard playing lifted Deep Purple's sound to a higher level

Yes, it set them apart - you may not know that I am a pro musician, and I can assure you he had serious chops.

[Foxdiamond]

Just now, HighPeakFox said:

Yes, it set them apart - you may not know that I am a pro musician, and I can assure you he had serious chops.

Thanks. As a complete non musician but loves music it is great when someone who knows their stuff agrees. Funnily enough my daughter is very musical though that must be from her Mum's side of the family. What is your instrument of choice?

[HighPeakFox]

2 minutes ago, Foxdiamond said:

Thanks. As a complete non musician but loves music it is great when someone who knows their stuff agrees. Funnily enough my daughter is very musical though that must be from her Mum's side of the family. What is your instrument of choice?

I play the cello.

[Foxdiamond]

1 minute ago, HighPeakFox said:

I play the cello.

Thanks. A beautiful evocative and emotional sound I always think.

[HighPeakFox]

1 minute ago, Foxdiamond said:

Thanks. A beautiful evocative and emotional sound I always think.

Agreed, I am lucky that I turned out to be good at it.

[Foxdiamond]

1 minute ago, HighPeakFox said:

Agreed, I am lucky that I turned out to be good at it.

I must admit to be more envious of musical talent than sporting talent.

[HighPeakFox]

Just now, Foxdiamond said:

I must admit to be more envious of musical talent than sporting talent.

I hear this a lot - most of it, like any other skill, is sheer bloody persistence.

[Spudulike]

30 minutes ago, HighPeakFox said:

I still miss my musical hero Jon Lord, and often seek his best stuff out.

First gig I ever went to as a 14 year old was Deep Purple, Machine Head tour at DeMont. Must've been 72/73. Couldn't hear for 3 days afterwards. I'm sure that Child in time damaged my hearing for life 

[HighPeakFox]

1 minute ago, Spudulike said:

First gig I ever went to as a 14 year old was Deep Purple, Machine Head tour at DeMont. Must've been 72/73. Couldn't hear for 3 days afterwards. I'm sure that Child in time damaged my hearing for life 

I am so jealous - I was born in 1970 so never saw them in their absolute pomp.

 

However, the 1993/98 shows took some beating.

[Foxdiamond]

3 minutes ago, HighPeakFox said:

I am so jealous - I was born in 1970 so never saw them in their absolute pomp.

 

However, the 1993/98 shows took some beating.

I can remember when I first heard Black Knight which of course was 1970. My best mate was absolutely Deep Purple mad. He died aged 44 so always think of him when I hear Deep Purple. Takes me back to being aged 14 listening to their records in his room painted of course in Deep Purple

[HighPeakFox]

6 minutes ago, Foxdiamond said:

I can remember when I first heard Black Knight which of course was 1970. My best mate was absolutely Deep Purple mad. He died aged 44 so always think of him when I hear Deep Purple. Takes me back to being aged 14 listening to their records in his room painted of course in Deep Purple

Some of their more recent stuff is excellent too, it is worth knowing.

Edited 11 June 2025 by HighPeakFox

[masterg59]

1 hour ago, HighPeakFox said:

I still miss my musical hero Jon Lord, and often seek his best stuff out.

Mines is Clarence Clemons , I just well up every time I see him in his pomp, and when Bruce refers to him, just love the man

 

[Jon the Hat]

General News thread, RIP.

[MPH]

4 hours ago, Spudulike said:

First gig I ever went to as a 14 year old was Deep Purple, Machine Head tour at DeMont. Must've been 72/73. Couldn't hear for 3 days afterwards. I'm sure that Child in time damaged my hearing for life 

 

first gig I ever went to was INXS at De Monfort Hall. I was so pumped from it that I ran all the way home.

[davieG]

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Honouring the life and legacy of the incredible Brian Wilson.

“If there is one person that I have to select as a living genius of pop music,” The Beatles’ producer George Martin once proclaimed. “I would choose Brian Wilson. Without Pet Sounds, Sgt. Pepper wouldn’t have happened. Pepper was an attempt to equal Pet Sounds.”

Given who he worked with, that is high praise indeed for the late Beach Boys’ mastermind, but it is easy to see why he revered Wilson so much. Even Paul McCartney added: “I figure no one is educated musically ’til they’ve heard Pet Sounds.”

[davieG]

Gone and often forgotten.

 

 

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Michael Collins, known as the forgotten astronaut of the Apollo 11 mission, has sadly passed away. While Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin made history by walking on the moon, Collins remained in the command module, orbiting above the lunar surface. His role, while less famous, was crucial. He was responsible for ensuring everything went smoothly while his fellow astronauts explored the moon below.

Collins played a vital part in bringing Armstrong and Aldrin back to Earth safely. During their time on the moon, he kept communication open with them and managed the spacecraft. He often reflected on his unique experience, being so close to the moon but never touching its surface himself. His contributions to the mission were essential, and many people have come to see him as a hero in his own right, even if he wasn’t in the spotlight.

Although he may not have stepped on the moon, Collins’ legacy is significant in the history of space exploration. His dedication and bravery helped push humanity towards achieving great things in space. As we remember his life, we honor his important role in one of the greatest adventures in human history.

[Torquay Gunner]

Just found out that ex ITV News Presenter Sandy Gall died the other day.  He had an amazing career in front line journalism and along with Reginald Bosanquet and Alastair Burnett were instrumental,  in ensuring ITV were the premier news channel back in the 70’s and 80’s.

 

https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2025/jun/30/sandy-gall-obituary

Edited 1 July 2025 by Torquay Gunner

[Trav Le Bleu]

1 hour ago, Torquay Gunner said:

Just found out that ex ITV News Presenter Sandy Gall died the other day.  He had an amazing career in front line journalism and along with Reginald Bosanquet and Alastair Burnett were instrumental,  in ensuring ITV were the premier news channel back in the 70’s and 80’s.

 

https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2025/jun/30/sandy-gall-obituary

That's one of those 'more surprised to find out he was still alive' ones.

[Torquay Gunner]

33 minutes ago, Trav Le Bleu said:

That's one of those 'more surprised to find out he was still alive' ones.

Yes he was 97!

[urban.spaceman]

Michael Madsen, aged 67.