R.I.P Thread.

[The Baron]

Shoeless Joe Jackson in the most magic film for men "Field of Dreams" what a actor.
Always makes me cry RIP Ray x

 

[Chippy_Tea]

 

[Chippy_Tea]

Alan White, the drummer with seminal prog-rock band Yes, has died.
The 72-year-old, who was born in Pelton, County Durham, died peacefully at his home in the US after a short illness.
He had been looking forward to a forthcoming UK tour and celebrating his 50th anniversary with Yes, which he joined in 1972, the band said.
During his career White also worked with stars including John Lennon, George Harrison and Joe Cocker.
In a social media post, the band said: "Alan White, our beloved husband, dad, and grandpa, passed away at the age of 72 at his Seattle-area home on May 26, 2022, after a brief illness.
"Throughout his life and six-decade career, Alan was many things to many people: a certified rock star to fans around the world, band mate to a select few, and gentleman and friend to all who met him."

Yes was founded by former frontman Jon Anderson and bassist Chris Squire in 1968 in London, alongside guitarist Peter Banks, keyboardist Tony Kaye and drummer Bill Bruford.
The band went through numerous line-ups featuring stars such as White and Rick Wakeman, exploring many musical styles.
Their hits include Owner Of A Lonely Heart, Roundabout and Long Distance Runaround.
White began playing the drums aged 12 and was performing publicly at the age of 13 .
He worked with a variety of bands in the 1960s and then in 1969 received what he thought was a prank phone call pretending to be Lennon.
However, it really was the former Beatle calling to ask if White would join the Plastic Ono Band, and he ended up playing on several Lennon albums, including Imagine.
This led to an introduction to Harrison, who asked the drummer to play on the album All Things Must Pass, including the single "My Sweet Lord".
When White joined Yes - on 27 July 1972 - he had just three days to learn the songs before the start of a big US tour.
With the passing of founding member Chris Squire, in 2015, White was the longest continuously serving band member.
Yes were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2017.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-tyne-61600583

 

[LesTom]

Alan White, the drummer with seminal prog-rock band Yes, has died.
The 72-year-old, who was born in Pelton, County Durham, died peacefully at his home in the US after a short illness.
He had been looking forward to a forthcoming UK tour and celebrating his 50th anniversary with Yes, which he joined in 1972, the band said.
During his career White also worked with stars including John Lennon, George Harrison and Joe Cocker.
In a social media post, the band said: "Alan White, our beloved husband, dad, and grandpa, passed away at the age of 72 at his Seattle-area home on May 26, 2022, after a brief illness.
"Throughout his life and six-decade career, Alan was many things to many people: a certified rock star to fans around the world, band mate to a select few, and gentleman and friend to all who met him."

Yes was founded by former frontman Jon Anderson and bassist Chris Squire in 1968 in London, alongside guitarist Peter Banks, keyboardist Tony Kaye and drummer Bill Bruford.
The band went through numerous line-ups featuring stars such as White and Rick Wakeman, exploring many musical styles.
Their hits include Owner Of A Lonely Heart, Roundabout and Long Distance Runaround.
White began playing the drums aged 12 and was performing publicly at the age of 13 .
He worked with a variety of bands in the 1960s and then in 1969 received what he thought was a prank phone call pretending to be Lennon.
However, it really was the former Beatle calling to ask if White would join the Plastic Ono Band, and he ended up playing on several Lennon albums, including Imagine.
This led to an introduction to Harrison, who asked the drummer to play on the album All Things Must Pass, including the single "My Sweet Lord".
When White joined Yes - on 27 July 1972 - he had just three days to learn the songs before the start of a big US tour.
With the passing of founding member Chris Squire, in 2015, White was the longest continuously serving band member.
Yes were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2017.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-tyne-61600583
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Shame, he was a great drummer

 

[CD]

Tony Fitzjohn, who worked with George Adamson, died last Monday. He was portrayed by John Michie in the film ‘To Walk with Lions’ starring Richard Harris.

 

[Chippy_Tea]

 

[Chippy_Tea]

Dragons' Den star Bolton's Hilary Devey has died aged 65 after a long illness, her PR agent confirmed.
From humble beginnings, she became a multi-millionaire after starting up a European haulage business called Pall-Ex, which she later sold.

 

[Dutto]

Phil Bennett also died today!

A Welsh Rugby star, he was the bane of English Rugby in the 70’s.

R.I.P. Phil.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phil_Bennett

 

[Rodcx500z]

I met him at a holiday camp in Wales, he was training the kids, he asked my son who was seven which leuage team he played for i asked how he knew he played leuage he said the way he carrys the ball, had a beer and chat in the bar, son played untill 14 then discovered girls and ale

 

[Chippy_Tea]

R.I.P 93 years old.

 

[The Baron]

A more talented man than credit given for RIP Bernard

 

[Cheshire Cat]

And actor David Warner died a few days ago.

 

[Rodcx500z]

R.I.P Nichelle Nichols of star trek fame, beam her up Scotty

 

[Dutto]

Lt Uhuru lead the way for the thousands of coloured actors that followed! I loved the NASA tribute to her:

“We celebrate the life of Nichelle Nichols, Star Trek actor, trailblazer, and role model, who symbolized to so many what was possible. She partnered with us to recruit some of the first women and minority astronauts, and inspired generations to reach for the stars.”

RIP Lieutenant Uhuru!

 

[foxy]

Johnny Famechon Australian and WBC Featherweight Champion.

 

[foxy]

Judith Durham dies.

 

[Dutto]

Wow!

“No but a lass!” and The Seekers one of my favourite groups!

RIP Judith!

 

[Cheshire Cat]

Very sad RIP.

 

[Chippy_Tea]

Another great gone.

 

[An Ankoù]

Oh no. She'll be very sorely missed in these parts. I grew up (well I was too young to grow up fully) on The Seekers.