RIP 2022
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Pioneer tennis coach dies
Nick Bollettieri, the larger-than-life coach whose famed Florida tennis academy changed the face of the game has died at the age of 91.
One of the most influential coaches in my lifetime. He was a big part of building US dominance in the sport during the 90s
I never would have guessed he was that old.
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Pioneer tennis coach dies
Nick Bollettieri, the larger-than-life coach whose famed Florida tennis academy changed the face of the game has died at the age of 91.
One of the most influential coaches in my lifetime. He was a big part of building US dominance in the sport during the 90s
I never would have guessed he was that old.
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I was slightly too young for the Clean first time around. They had a massive reputation amongst many american indie bands in the 90's. I only went back and listened to their stuff after hearing members of Pavement, Sonic Youth etc gush about how influential they were.. the reputation was deserved
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@Crucial That’s really sad news. I’m sure you remember how pervasive The Clean were in the early 80s. Boodle Boodle then Great Sounds Great were everywhere, especially on student radio, and set the template for the lo-fi Dunedin Sound. Beatnik and End of my Dream are still faves to this day.
Hamish was a good bloke to catch up with after a gig. As down to earth as you could wish for. I remember him suggesting once that my stereo was too good and I should blunt the needle a bit.
Go well.
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@Crucial That’s really sad news. I’m sure you remember how pervasive The Clean were in the early 80s. Boodle Boodle then Great Sounds Great were everywhere, especially on student radio, and set the template for the lo-fi Dunedin Sound. Beatnik and End of my Dream are still faves to this day.
Hamish was a good bloke to catch up with after a gig. As down to earth as you could wish for. I remember him suggesting once that my stereo was too good and I should blunt the needle a bit.
Go well.
Every now and then the music world needs to be pulled back to basics and The Clean were one of those bands that did just that in their period.
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Beloved Reno boxing icon Mills Lane dies at age 85
Mills Lane, who rose to fame first as a boxer, then referee, Washoe County district attorney, and judge, died Tuesday morning in Reno. He was 85.
Ever present and authoritative in loads of fights. I also remember him from a Judge Judy type show, what an interesting guy he was !
“Let’s get it on!”
RIP.
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Mills Lane, who rose to fame first as a boxer, then referee, Washoe County district attorney, and judge, died Tuesday morning in Reno. He was 85.
Ever present and authoritative in loads of fights. I also remember him from a Judge Judy type show, what an interesting guy he was !
“Let’s get it on!”
RIP.
Legend indeed
RIP
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The Stranglers drummer Jet Black dies after ‘years of ill health’ aged 84
The musician was also an author, business owner and designer, and owned a fleet of ice-cream vans that were once used to tour the UK
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Hi-de-Hi! actress Ruth Madoc dies aged 79
The British star reportedly died in hospital on Friday (local time) after surgery for a fall.
Hi de hi was one of those British shows I enjoyed watching as a boy
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Missed this one last week. Strangely I am wearing a Stax t-shirt today then read this. Didn’t realise he was still alive to be honest.
Jim Stewart, Stax Records Co-Founder, Dead at 92
Jim Stewart, the Rock and Roll Hall of famer and co-founder of Stax Records, died on Monday at the age of 92.
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A little bit of the Stax sound. Sam and Dave with the Mar-Keys (otherwise known as Booker T and the MGs plus horns)
Personally I would add Steve Cropper into the guitarists thread but you rock fellas would get upset ;).
In the good reads lists I recommend "Memphis 68 - The tragedy of Southern Soul" by Stuart Cosgrove. If it wasn't for the like of Jim Stewart it may have taken much longer for the racial integration sound to hit the masses. No small feat.
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Paul Silas Dies at 79; College Basketball Hall of Famer Won 3 NBA Championships
Former NBA star, College Basketball Hall of Famer and longtime NBA coach Paul Silas died on Sunday. He was 79. A cause of death has not been released publicly...
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