maqroll Posted November 12, 2021 Share Posted November 12, 2021 F.W. de Klerk. Thought he'd died years ago, actually. He was clever enough to see how untenable Apartheid was by the 90s and brave enough to lead the transition to democracy. Did the right thing finally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bickster Posted November 12, 2021 Moderator Share Posted November 12, 2021 57 minutes ago, maqroll said: F.W. de Klerk. Thought he'd died years ago, actually. He was clever enough to see how untenable Apartheid was by the 90s and brave enough to lead the transition to democracy. Did the right thing finally. Apologised for it on his deathbed too 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmooney Posted November 13, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted November 13, 2021 Wolves and England footballer Ron Flowers, 87. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HanoiVillan Posted November 13, 2021 Share Posted November 13, 2021 18 hours ago, maqroll said: F.W. de Klerk. Thought he'd died years ago, actually. He was clever enough to see how untenable Apartheid was by the 90s and brave enough to lead the transition to democracy. Did the right thing finally. Bad timing, would surely have been in a shout for the Rangers job if he'd held on. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Silvers Posted November 14, 2021 Share Posted November 14, 2021 Author Wilbur Smith 88. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjw63 Posted November 14, 2021 Share Posted November 14, 2021 On 13/11/2021 at 10:51, mjmooney said: Wolves and England footballer Ron Flowers, 87. Too slow Moonster, check the previous page 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bickster Posted November 14, 2021 Moderator Share Posted November 14, 2021 Bertie Auld, Lisbon Lion, gone at 83 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bickster Posted November 19, 2021 Moderator Share Posted November 19, 2021 Mick Rock - You may never have heard of him but you will have seen plenty of his iconic photographs of Rock Stars - aged 72 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Zen Posted November 19, 2021 Share Posted November 19, 2021 Hank von Hell, former iconic lead singer of legendary Norwegian punk rock outfit Turbonegro. 49. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seat68 Posted November 20, 2021 Share Posted November 20, 2021 I saw Turbonegro a number of times and every time I questioned why I had seen them. On paper I should have loved them but they just didn't have the songs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Zen Posted November 20, 2021 Share Posted November 20, 2021 34 minutes ago, Seat68 said: I saw Turbonegro a number of times and every time I questioned why I had seen them. On paper I should have loved them but they just didn't have the songs. I mean, I like them, but was never a massive fan. Never actually saw them live or even bought an album. Hank’s post-Turbo media persona certainly wasn’t my cup of tea, either. But man, Hank-era Turbonegro was significant as f***. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sne Posted November 20, 2021 Share Posted November 20, 2021 (edited) First time I saw Turbonegro was at Roskilde in the mid 90's on one of the tent-scenes. Was absolute mayhem and fantastic and Hank was shooting fireworks from his ass crack on stage . They were fantastic live during a period and the 3 albums Ass Cobra (1996), Apocalypse Dudes (1998), Scandinavian Leather are iconic. Never been a part of the Turbo Jugend but have so many friends here in Karlstad who are. So much humor in the lyrics and they did more than probably anyone else apart from Rob Halford to make sure rockers are not homophobic. Hank also did a very solid job as an actor portraying Dutch/Swedish singer Cornelis Vreeswijk in a movie about 10 years ago. Those two had a lot in common... Edited November 20, 2021 by sne 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmooney Posted November 20, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted November 20, 2021 Quote David Longdon 17th June 1965 - 20th November 2021 Big Big Train are extremely saddened to announce the death of David Longdon this afternoon in hospital in Nottingham, UK at the age of 56 following an accident in the early hours of Friday morning. He is survived by his two daughters Amelia and Eloise, his mother Vera and his partner Sarah Ewing. Sarah Ewing comments: “David and I were best friends, partners and soul mates and I am utterly devastated by his loss. He was a beautiful person and I feel so lucky to have known and loved him.” Greg Spawton comments: “We are absolutely stunned to lose David. It is unspeakably cruel that a quirk of fate in the early hours of yesterday morning has deprived him and his loved ones of a happy future together and all of the opportunities, both personal and musical, that awaited him next year and beyond.” David joined Big Big Train in 2009, immediately making a significant impact with that year’s The Underfall Yard album. He proceeded to record a further eight studio albums with the band, including the forthcoming Welcome To The Planet, as well as fronting the band for a series of highly acclaimed concerts from 2015 onwards. In addition last year he released an album with the late Judy Dyble under the name Dyble Longdon. On the day before his accident he had been in the studio working on a new solo album. “David made a huge impact on my life both musically and personally,” Spawton continues. “I loved him like a brother and already feel his loss very deeply. He was a true creative visionary with extraordinary depth of talent. But above all he was a first rate and very kind man. His family, friends, BBT bandmates and crew will miss him terribly.” The band’s Welcome To The Planet album remains scheduled for release on 28th January 2022. A further statement regarding the band’s 2022 concerts and other activities will follow in due course. The band and their management request privacy for David’s family and friends at this extremely difficult time. Facebook I'm stunned by this. One of my favourite bands. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjw63 Posted November 22, 2021 Share Posted November 22, 2021 Billy Hinsche, 70. Originally part of US boy band Dino Desi and Billy, Hinsche became part of the Beach Boys family when Carl Wilson married his sister. He then joined the group as a touring band member for over thirty years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seat68 Posted November 26, 2021 Share Posted November 26, 2021 Sondheim has died. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xela Posted November 28, 2021 Author Share Posted November 28, 2021 Sir Frank Williams, 79. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genie Posted November 28, 2021 Share Posted November 28, 2021 5 hours ago, Xela said: Sir Frank Williams, 79. I actually thought he’d died a few years ago. Very sad all the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Silvers Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 John Sillet 85. Former Coventry manager, he and George Curtis (passed away this year too) worked wonders with that dump of a club. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markavfc40 Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 Ray Kennedy ex Liverpool and Arsenal player gone at 70 after a long battle with Parkinson's disease. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xela Posted November 30, 2021 Author Share Posted November 30, 2021 8 hours ago, Phil Silvers said: John Sillet 85. Former Coventry manager, he and George Curtis (passed away this year too) worked wonders with that dump of a club. Always seemed like a lovely bloke. First FA Cup final I remember was '87. Back when the FA Cup was probably at its most glorious best. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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