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« Reply #3200 on: November 08, 2021, 11:41:36 AM » |
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Terence Wilson , better known as Astro out of UB40, after "a short illness"
Just saw this. No idea what the illness was, but very sad. Turned down booking them in '82 because they wanted £500! Never did get to see them regrettably, RIP Astro. First and only time I saw them was at Wembley Stadium two years after that. Admittedly £500 in '82 is approx £1804.62 at 2020 prices (Bank of England inflation calculator)..... |
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« Reply #3201 on: November 08, 2021, 11:59:35 AM » |
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Terence Wilson , better known as Astro out of UB40, after "a short illness"
Just saw this. No idea what the illness was, but very sad. Turned down booking them in '82 because they wanted £500! Never did get to see them regrettably, RIP Astro. First and only time I saw them was at Wembley Stadium two years after that. Admittedly £500 in '82 is approx £1804.62 at 2020 prices (Bank of England inflation calculator)..... Like the records but thought they were really dull at Cropredy. |
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« Reply #3202 on: November 08, 2021, 01:27:52 PM » |
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Ollie King has posted this on Twitter - "So sad to hear of the passing of Barry Coope. Coope Boyes and Simpson were one of my gateway drugs into traditional music. If we are only remembered for what we have done, then Barry’s legacy will live on for a long time yet." Also mentioned here - https://mudcat.org/thread.cfm?threadid=170576&messages=2 |
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« Reply #3203 on: November 08, 2021, 01:28:35 PM » |
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Ollie King has posted this on Twitter - "So sad to hear of the passing of Barry Coope. Coope Boyes and Simpson were one of my gateway drugs into traditional music. If we are only remembered for what we have done, then Barry’s legacy will live on for a long time yet." Also mentioned here - https://mudcat.org/thread.cfm?threadid=170576&messages=2This is very bad news indeed  |
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« Reply #3204 on: November 08, 2021, 04:05:17 PM » |
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Ollie King has posted this on Twitter - "So sad to hear of the passing of Barry Coope. Coope Boyes and Simpson were one of my gateway drugs into traditional music. If we are only remembered for what we have done, then Barry’s legacy will live on for a long time yet." Also mentioned here - https://mudcat.org/thread.cfm?threadid=170576&messages=2This is very bad news indeed Unfortunately Drystone Arts have confirmed, RIP Barry - he was a true gent; I'm sorry to tell you that Barry Coope passed away on Saturday 6th November after a short illness. He was at home where he wanted to be and was able to spend time with his family and friends and listen to the music he loved. |
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« Reply #3205 on: November 08, 2021, 04:55:32 PM » |
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Ollie King has posted this on Twitter - "So sad to hear of the passing of Barry Coope. Coope Boyes and Simpson were one of my gateway drugs into traditional music. If we are only remembered for what we have done, then Barry’s legacy will live on for a long time yet." Also mentioned here - https://mudcat.org/thread.cfm?threadid=170576&messages=2Very sad to hear this. The loss of a fine voice. Saw CBS several times (mostly at Claygate's Ram Club), and saw John Tams and Barry Coope play at many festivals - I always enjoyed both acts. |
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« Reply #3206 on: November 08, 2021, 07:27:39 PM » |
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I had an enchanting evening 7 years ago listening to Michael Morpugo read excerpts from War Horse, accompanied by John Tams and Barry Coope. Their music and harmonies were emotional but magical
RIP Barry
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« Reply #3207 on: November 11, 2021, 04:42:17 PM » |
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Graeme Edge of The Moody Blues, just posted by John Lodge on FB
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« Reply #3208 on: November 11, 2021, 08:53:52 PM » |
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Graeme Edge of The Moody Blues, just posted by John Lodge on FB
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« Reply #3209 on: November 12, 2021, 06:30:14 AM » |
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The fine guitarist John Goodsall, best known for his work with Brand X, has passed away. |
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« Reply #3210 on: November 12, 2021, 09:38:57 AM » |
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Graeme Edge of The Moody Blues, just posted by John Lodge on FB
Just saw Justin Hayward's FB post too. Very sad. A sad loss. He was often referred to by fans as "the Moodie's Ringo", not just because he played the drums, but also for his modesty and self-effacing humour, rare qualities in musicians in bands as successful as the Moodies Typical GE story: an earnest interviewer asked him if he has any tips for aspiring young drummers. He replied "my best advice is to get the biggest drum kit you can afford ........ that way, when you're thrashing around on stage, at least you'll always be sure of hitting something" Somehow, I could never see Ginger Baker, Carl Palmer or Steve Gadd giving out that sort of advice. RIP Graeme. The Moodies remain one of my all-time favourite bands. |
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« Reply #3211 on: November 12, 2021, 11:32:48 AM » |
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The band I always go back to. R.I.P Graeme, you will be missed
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« Reply #3212 on: November 12, 2021, 08:50:42 PM » |
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I had an enchanting evening 7 years ago listening to Michael Morpugo read excerpts from War Horse, accompanied by John Tams and Barry Coope. Their music and harmonies were emotional but magical
RIP Barry
RIP Barry. In memorium I suggest CBS singing "Lay Me Low" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TWs9R7ptbhQ |
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« Reply #3214 on: November 17, 2021, 06:36:46 PM » |
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While searching t'web for info about Martin "Youth" Glover's new album, I cam across this release from Interchill Records:
"Michael Ward, aka Wadada of the groundbreaking band Suns of Arqa has passed on.
We give thanks for the inspiring musical legacy he has left us with, and for the opportunities of working with him and his music over the years. Suns of Arqa were always ahead of their time and breaking new ground. They were the first to combine Indian ragas with stripped back heavy dub basslines, and from the early 90's up to the present day we've been fans of the band.
In working with him he was dedicated, open, direct, inspiring and encouraging, with an attention to detail in the energetic realm. Wadada was passionate about music and a real groundbreaker.
He will be hugely missed".
Wadada/Suns of Arqa also incorporated trad Scots & Irish element into a number of their pieces.
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« Reply #3215 on: November 20, 2021, 05:25:21 PM » |
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David Longdon, 56, front man of Big Big Train following an accident in the early hours of Friday morning. Tragic news RIP David |
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« Reply #3216 on: November 20, 2021, 05:33:42 PM » |
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David Longdon, 56, front man of Big Big Train following a car accident in the early hours of Friday morning. Tragic news RIP David Oh strewth! I have only recently started listening to BBT after the Dyble Longdon album. That is tragic. |
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« Reply #3217 on: November 20, 2021, 05:37:11 PM » |
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Terribly sad news
RIP David
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« Reply #3218 on: November 20, 2021, 05:46:31 PM » |
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David Longdon, 56, front man of Big Big Train following a car accident in the early hours of Friday morning. Tragic news RIP David Oh strewth! I have only recently started listening to BBT after the Dyble Longdon album. That is tragic. Same as you, the Dyble Longdon album was my route to BBT. Such sad and shocking news. |
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« Reply #3219 on: November 20, 2021, 05:57:35 PM » |
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I just saw that news too. I'm shocked and very sad for his family and friends. He was younger then me!
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