slartibartfast Posted March 31 Report Share Posted March 31 3 hours ago, Enclosure Old Timer said: So sad, another of my heroes gone, thanks for the music Gerry. R.I.P Simon Nicol gave a wonderful tribute, but in true acerbic style he ended "..............the one thing I won't miss was his infuriating tardiness !" Thanks Si, no mention of 1000 thick Swiss, then ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norn Iron Posted March 31 Author Report Share Posted March 31 9 hours ago, slartibartfast said: Drummer Gerry Conway, Fairport Convention , husband of Pentangle's Jaqui Mcshee, and former Fotheringhay, Richard Thompson Band, Jethro Tull , Cat Stevens and many session groups passed away yesterday. RIP Gerry, thanks for the memories and music ! The only Fairport drummer I can name is Dave Mattacks....and only because he had the drum stool for an XTC LP (Nonsuch). I take it then that Dave wasn't FCs first drummer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slartibartfast Posted March 31 Report Share Posted March 31 7 minutes ago, Norn Iron said: The only Fairport drummer I can name is Dave Mattacks....and only because he had the drum stool for an XTC LP (Nonsuch). I take it then that Dave wasn't FCs first drummer? No Shaun Frater, then the tragic Martin Lamble (killed in the 69 van crash) THEN DM, then GC . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norn Iron Posted March 31 Author Report Share Posted March 31 2 minutes ago, slartibartfast said: No Shaun Frater, then the tragic Martin Lamble (killed in the 69 van crash) THEN DM, then GC . I thought you might know. Thanks Slarti 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norn Iron Posted March 31 Author Report Share Posted March 31 Didn't Ian Matthews die twice? The first time was when his obituary was printed in a national daily and he wrote back to say his demise had been greatly exaggerated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enclosure Old Timer Posted March 31 Report Share Posted March 31 4 hours ago, slartibartfast said: No Shaun Frater, then the tragic Martin Lamble (killed in the 69 van crash) THEN DM, then GC . Also Tom Farnell, Paul Warren and Bruce Rowland, your Fairport knowledge is slipping Slarti ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slartibartfast Posted March 31 Report Share Posted March 31 5 hours ago, Norn Iron said: Didn't Ian Matthews die twice? The first time was when his obituary was printed in a national daily and he wrote back to say his demise had been greatly exaggerated. No that was Dave Swarbrick,I've still got a signed copy of his Times false obit ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Shadow Posted March 31 Report Share Posted March 31 When I'm chilling out, in the zone with the lights out, glass of whisky, headphones on, I do like a bit of Fairport and Fotheringay. RIP Gerry. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clevedon Red Posted April 2 Report Share Posted April 2 Just heard that Chris Cross (71) bass/keyboard player in Ultravox sadly passed last week. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norn Iron Posted April 2 Author Report Share Posted April 2 https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/news/chris-cross-ultravox-death-vienna-midge-ure-b2521937.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big C Posted April 3 Report Share Posted April 3 Jockey Stefano Cherchi has died aged 23 two weeks after being hurt in a fall. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted April 7 Admin Report Share Posted April 7 Ex football Manager Joe Kinnear has passed away 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILINFRANCE Posted April 7 Report Share Posted April 7 1 hour ago, phantom said: Ex football Manager Joe Kinnear has passed away Sad, but I must admit I thought (assumed) he had died years ago. He was a great player for Tottenham, but I feel he let himself down a bit with his escapades at Newcastle. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTone Posted April 8 Report Share Posted April 8 (edited) 18 hours ago, PHILINFRANCE said: Sad, but I must admit I thought (assumed) he had died years ago. He was a great player for Tottenham, but I feel he let himself down a bit with his escapades at Newcastle. 18 hours ago, PHILINFRANCE said: Sad, but I must admit I thought (assumed) he had died years ago. He was a great player for Tottenham, but I feel he let himself down a bit with his escapades at Newcastle. Maybe his illness was starting to kick in at this time. Who knows ? Always liked him TBH. Edited April 8 by BigTone 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markthehorn Posted April 9 Report Share Posted April 9 Created of Dad’s Army has died aged 98. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-68769000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvin Posted April 10 Report Share Posted April 10 Peter Higgs, physicist who theorised Higgs boson, dies aged 94. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Turnip Posted April 11 Report Share Posted April 11 OJ Simpson dies aged 76 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted April 11 Report Share Posted April 11 1 minute ago, Bob Turnip said: OJ Simpson dies aged 76 Not sure many will shed a tear. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ecko Posted April 11 Report Share Posted April 11 54 minutes ago, Bob Turnip said: OJ Simpson dies aged 76 Scumbag. Good riddance. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted April 15 Report Share Posted April 15 Former Kent spinner Derek Underwood, who took 297 Test wickets for England, has died at the age of 78. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norn Iron Posted April 15 Author Report Share Posted April 15 My all time Cricket hero. I too bowled left handed and was almost as good as Deadly until I released the ball. He could bat as well..... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downendcity Posted April 15 Report Share Posted April 15 In the days of uncovered wickets he earned his "deadly" nickname. Always remember this photo with every player on the pitch in shot. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slartibartfast Posted April 15 Report Share Posted April 15 3 hours ago, Norn Iron said: My all time Cricket hero. I too bowled left handed and was almost as good as Deadly until I released the ball. He could bat as well..... I seem to remember (still at school) Underwood and Snow then Higgs batting forever to save a test, not sure who against . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norn Iron Posted April 15 Author Report Share Posted April 15 1 hour ago, slartibartfast said: I seem to remember (still at school) Underwood and Snow then Higgs batting forever to save a test, not sure who against . Nor me! I'd go for Australia away! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norn Iron Posted April 15 Author Report Share Posted April 15 4 hours ago, downendcity said: In the days of uncovered wickets he earned his "deadly" nickname. Always remember this photo with every player on the pitch in shot. Isn't this from the classic ashes test when rain stopped play on the last day (Oval)? They resumed with only 30 odd minutes to go and Deadly did the rest. Bowled the Aussies all out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slartibartfast Posted April 15 Report Share Posted April 15 5 hours ago, Norn Iron said: Nor me! I'd go for Australia away! It was deffo home, we were all in class listening to it on radio . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted April 17 Admin Report Share Posted April 17 Obviously not sad or sorry to hear that Michael Donovan who kidnapped Shannon Matthews has died of cancer in prison Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southside Posted April 18 Report Share Posted April 18 On 15/04/2024 at 19:12, Norn Iron said: Isn't this from the classic ashes test when rain stopped play on the last day (Oval)? They resumed with only 30 odd minutes to go and Deadly did the rest. Bowled the Aussies all out. 1968 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norn Iron Posted April 22 Author Report Share Posted April 22 BBC News - Terry Anderson: US journalist held hostage in Lebanon for years dies at 76 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-68871753 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Hunt-Hertz Posted April 24 Report Share Posted April 24 Frank Field, MP. Aged 81 (cancer). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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