RIP 2019

Catogrande

@jegga said in RIP 2019:

@canefan said in RIP 2019:

https://stuff.co.nz/entertainment/music/110780806/peter-tork-endearingly-offbeat-bassist-and-singer-in-the-monkees-dies-at-77

I used to love reruns of their show growing up, and the music was catchy. One of their hits 'I'm a Believer' was written by Neil Diamond of all people

“ I’m a bereaver” seems more suitable

And you accuse me of Dad jokes. Anyway, you still got an upvote.

MN5

Dick Dale just died aged 81.

Poor bugger had to keep touring in order to pay for various cancer and diabetes treatments apparently.

I think you'll all agree what a wicked player he was, the live version of this in particular is a fucken banger. RIP.

it's a shame he's not more of a household name, he should be, speaking as a miso this track is tough to play well.

JC

Scott Walker died yesterday. Famously the star of the record with the most humble title ever released: Fire Escape in the Sky: The Godlike Genius of Scott Walker.

An enigmatic and troubled man. RIP.

Crucial

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-47714991

Ranking Roger lost his battle with C.

In the spirit of the current political bullshit maybe a remake of this with a title change to 'Stand down Theresa' is in order?

MN5

@Crucial said in RIP 2019:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-47714991

Ranking Roger lost his battle with C.

In the spirit of the current political bullshit maybe a remake of this with a title change to 'Stand down Theresa' is in order?

Ow my ears

I'm sure it was a very powerful message but by golly that was painful to listen to.

sparky

Veteran comic Ian Cognito literally died on stage last night. Rest in peace and laughter.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-oxfordshire-47911040

MN5

@sparky said in RIP 2019:

Veteran comic Ian Cognito literally died on stage last night. Rest in peace and laughter.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-oxfordshire-47911040

Did a Tommy Cooper then....

canefan

https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/112027465/olympic-gold-medallist-yvette-williams-has-died-age-89

NZ's first ever female Olympic gold medallist. The images of her winning jump are iconic

Nepia

John Singleton, director of Boyz in the Hood dies after a stroke at 51.

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MN5

@Nepia said in RIP 2019:

John Singleton, director of Boyz in the Hood dies after a stroke at 51.

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Stink....he did some good flicks

JC

Peter Mayhew, the guy who played Chewbacca, he dead.

Stuff

Rancid Schnitzel

@Nepia said in RIP 2019:

John Singleton, director of Boyz in the Hood dies after a stroke at 51.

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Just heard this. Boyz was a terrific film and even my 13 year old son is a massive fan. Shaft was also damn cool. Still relatively young as well. A genuine cinematic pioneer and someone who deserves all the plaudits.

Nepia

@Rancid-Schnitzel said in RIP 2019:

@Nepia said in RIP 2019:

John Singleton, director of Boyz in the Hood dies after a stroke at 51.

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Just heard this. Boyz was a terrific film and even my 13 year old son is a massive fan. Shaft was also damn cool. Still relatively young as well. A genuine cinematic pioneer and someone who deserves all the plaudits.

Yeah, bit of a shock. I also forgot how young he was when he directed Boyz in the Hood.

Apparently the TV show he was running, Snowfall, is pretty good. I keep meaning to watch it and never get round to it so may give it a go now.

MN5

@JC said in RIP 2019:

Peter Mayhew, the guy who played Chewbacca, he dead.

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Great innings for a Giant. Those blokes usually don’t last too long. Apparently his audition for Chewie involved him standing up....

Glad they edited out his voice though.

Wairau

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sparky

@MN5 David Prowse's voice for Darth Farmer as he was known on set is even funnier. No wonder so many of the cast and crew were convinced they were making an absolute 🦃.