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VANGELIS
aged: 79
cause: heart failure whilst receiving treatment for Covid-19
the article: Vangelis, composer of Chariots of Fire and Blade Runner soundtracks, dies aged 79 (msn.com)
his Wiki: Vangelis - Wikipedia
i only own a compilation cd and the excellent "rosetta" album.
as a tribute, his most famous piece of music:
"BTO....Bachman,Turner,Overweight
They were big in the 70s....for five minutes,on a Saturday,after lunch..." - Me 2014.
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Absolutely gutted - it was physical shock to see this news last night! So sad to see him go but thank the stars he loved so much that he ever was at all, and that he has left us a mighty legacy. We'd be so much the poorer without his sounds.
R.I.P. Vangelis - a giant among men and music, albeit a reluctant one!
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22-05-2022, 10:09
(This post was last modified: 22-05-2022, 10:21 by JeromeD.)
Oh no! One of my favourite composers of all time. A unique man in the world of music. RIP Evángelos Odysséas Papathanassíou - The world will always be listening to your music. It's just too good to ignore.
The key to this piece of music is it's simplicity. Superb composition.
https://youtu.be/KX9XyddZTtA
Somewhere between right and wrong there is a garden. I will meet you there - Rumi
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ANDREW FLETCHER
founding member and keyboards for Brit synth-pop band Depeche Mode and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee (2020)
aged: 60
cause: natural causes
the article: Depeche Mode’s Andrew Fletcher dies aged 60 (msn.com)
band Wiki: Depeche Mode - Wikipedia
was a fan of their early material (first three albums) but generally found them to be a very good singles band.
my favorite single of theirs (and lyrically, still relevant to this day)
chorus:
People are people, so why should it be
You and I should get along so awfully
People are people, so why should it be
You and I should get along so awfully.
So we're different colors and we're different creeds
And different people have different needs
It's obvious you hate me though I've done nothing wrong
I've never even met you, so what could I have done.
I can't understand
What makes a man
Hate another man
Help me understand
(repeat chorus)
Help me understand
Help me understand.
Now you're punching and you're kicking
And you're shouting at me
I'm relying on your common decency
So far it hasn't surfaced but I'm sure it exists
It just takes a while to travel from your head to your fist.
I can't understand
What makes a man
Hate another man
Help me understand.
(repeat chorus)
ad lib to end
"BTO....Bachman,Turner,Overweight
They were big in the 70s....for five minutes,on a Saturday,after lunch..." - Me 2014.
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ALAN WHITE
aged: 72
cause: undisclosed health issues
the article: Alan White, Yes Drummer and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, Dead at 72 (msn.com)
his Wiki: Alan White (Yes drummer) - Wikipedia
John Lennon's drummer on the "imagine" album and touring member of Plastic Ono Band
followed by career long stint in Prog Rock band Yes
"BTO....Bachman,Turner,Overweight
They were big in the 70s....for five minutes,on a Saturday,after lunch..." - Me 2014.
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RONNIE HAWKINS vocals for American/Canadian rock band The Hawks
aged: 87
cause: long illness.
the article: Rock and roll legend Ronnie Hawkins dies aged 87 (msn.com)
his Wiki: Ronnie Hawkins - Wikipedia
only know three maybe four of his songs but i do love this one:
"BTO....Bachman,Turner,Overweight
They were big in the 70s....for five minutes,on a Saturday,after lunch..." - Me 2014.
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ALEC SUCH founding member and bassist for Bon Jovi
aged: 70
cause: undisclosed at this time
the article: Alec John Such, Founding Bassist In Bon Jovi, Dies At 70 Years Old (msn.com)
Bon Jovi Wiki: Bon Jovi - Wikipedia
tribute from the 'big hair' days:
"BTO....Bachman,Turner,Overweight
They were big in the 70s....for five minutes,on a Saturday,after lunch..." - Me 2014.
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JULEE CRUISE
aged: 65
cause: suicide (excrutiating pain from systemic lupus.)
the article: Julee Cruise, singer and frequent David Lynch collaborator, dies aged 65 (msn.com)
her Wiki: Julee Cruise - Wikipedia
art-pop, dream-pop singer best known for her huge hit "falling" from the weird Twin Peaks TV series.
only thing of hers that i know that i like, and i love it:
"BTO....Bachman,Turner,Overweight
They were big in the 70s....for five minutes,on a Saturday,after lunch..." - Me 2014.
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Manny Charlton
lead guitarist for hard rock band Nazareth
aged: 80
cause: not disclosed
the article: Manny Charlton, Guitarist Who Produced Early Guns N’ Roses Demos, Dead at 80 (thedailybeast.com)
Nazareth Wiki: Nazareth (band) - Wikipedia
his Wiki: Manny Charlton - Wikipedia
im not overly familiar with his work so as a tribute, this is the only thing i know:
"BTO....Bachman,Turner,Overweight
They were big in the 70s....for five minutes,on a Saturday,after lunch..." - Me 2014.
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