The Swansong - Departed Musicians

[Robbo's my hero]

For those old enough to remember. RIP Vera. In cricket parlance you had a good innings and it was very productive.

British singer Vera Lynn dies aged 103

British singer-songwriter Dame Vera Lynn, who was famous for entertaining troops during World War II, has died aged 103, her family says.

www.abc.net.au

For those too young...

 

[Robbo's my hero]

Like Astrid Kirchherr, Milton Glaser deserves a run for his contribution to music. RIP.

Milton Glaser, Master Designer of ‘I ♥ NY’ Logo, Is Dead at 91 (Published 2020)

He was also a founder of New York magazine, created a memorable Bob Dylan poster and produced designs for everything from supermarkets to restaurants to “Mad Men.”

www.nytimes.com

 

[Rosscoe]

Vale Ennio

 

[Kramer1]

Pete Green departs at 73. A key cog in Fleetwood Mac's seminal early gear and a giant among blues guitarists.

 

[Robbo's my hero]

Pete Green departs at 73. A key cog in Fleetwood Mac's seminal early gear and a giant among blues guitarists.

People ask me why I can’t get excited about the successful Fleetwood Mac. Here’s the reason why. RIP Pete.

 

[Kramer1]

Justin Townes Earle gone at just 38. Always had a bit of troubled genius about him...great storyteller, like a slightly darker John Prine.

Maybe the first musician younger than me who's passing I really feel...that's an unwanted milestone...

 

[Kramer1]

And another troubled genius I missed from a couple of months back, Aaron Tokona from Weta, Fly My Pretties, and one of the best band names in rock, Cairo Knife Fight. Had frontman flair in spades, and a ridiculously good guitarist. Gone too young at 45.

Aroha





For any Shihad fans this was written about Aaron...

 

[Kramer1]

I knew Mike Noga was in The Drones, but never knew much of his solo stuff until he kept appearing in my spotify feeds...some great stripped back tunes.

It would appear suicide has taken another young man.

 

[The Blue Weirdo]

Heard that Toots Hibbert died in Kingston, Jamaica last weekend. Couldn't be many 70's reggae legends still skankin' now.

 

[Kramer1]

Heard that Toots Hibbert died in Kingston, Jamaica last weekend. Couldn't be many 70's reggae legends still skankin' now.

Kingston not so funky right now...

 

[The Blue Weirdo]

Kingston not so funky right now...

Yep the pressure's dropped. Love the video.

 

[OnceWeWereKings]

He's Slipped Away - Vale Max Merritt

 

[Robbo's my hero]

More sad news today. Max Merritt has passed away aged 79. When I was a kid I loved what Max brought to the table. Slipping Away is ok but for me Hey Western Union Man is his classic.

 

[Robbo's my hero]

 

[The Blue Weirdo]

More sad news today. Max Merritt has passed away aged 79. When I was a kid I loved what Max brought to the table. Slipping Away is ok but for me Hey Western Union Man is his classic.

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There's Stewie Spears on a minimalist drum kit at the back.

 

[Elmer_Judd]

More very sad news in a very bleak year

Helen Reddy, the roaring sound of feminism

The Australian singer, who became a global superstar on the back of her hit I Am Woman, has died in the US at the age of 78.

www.theage.com.au

A true Aussie and Feminist Icon. Bit before my time, but I am well aware of Helen Reddy and the indeliable mark she has left on the world and legacy.

There is a new movie about her life streaming on Stan (I am Woman) which I watch this weekend.

Farewell Ms Reddy. You will be missed
.

 

[MrsEddieBetts]

Eddie Van Halen only 65

 

[myblueroan]

Very sad.
Farewell Eddie
And thanks for the music.

 

[Kramer1]

All those amp jumps has to take a toll on the body...possiby the oceans of booze and substance abuse too.

Never a Van Halen fan, but can't deny the mastery and influence of EVH. Changed the way a whole generation of kids wanted to play guitar.

 

[Aphrodite]

RIP Eddie

 

[Kramer1]

OK...some catch ups...

Spencer Davis, from the, yep, Spencer Davis group. Some great tunes and awesome musicianship.



And Bones Hillman...there is a hundred Oils tunes I could play, but no better bass lines than this...

 

[MrsEddieBetts]

Vale Michael Gudinski. Only 68 years old.

 

[myblueroan]

Gee that has come as a shock.
Sad news.
R.I.P.

 

[Wickzki]

The Aussie music industry will never be the same again.

He was beloved here and abroad. A household name even in the USA (places that I lived).

Rest in Peace.

 

[Aphrodite]

Thank you for the music. 🎙


RIP Michael Gudinski