Birthdays, Deaths and other announcements

[Sharoobie]

Happy belated 52nd bday, Georg Albert Ruthenberg, aka Pat Smear! From the Germs, to Nirvana, Foo Fighters, 45 Grave, the Adolescents, Twisted Roots, Nina Hagen, et al, we were there, down in front nearly from the get-go, frantically slamming to that manic black Hagstrom of yours! You made even the best bands you played with better, simply via your musical contribution to the band's sound as a whole (not Hole, though granted, that's a story all it's own; perhaps another day). Your musical talents were always lauded by my ex, Lino "Lousy" Ochoa (R.I.P.), founder/vocalist/song-writer of 80's L.A.'s infamous, OG, Mid-City, thrash/speed-metal punkrock quartet, Crankshaft (Mystic, Smoke Seven, Bomp, Puke & Vomit, etc). An L.A. native, which I was not, Lino reveled in recounting tales to me of those early Masque gigs I regretfully missed, as I was only 15 in '78 & hadn't quite yet made it to the Best/Left Coast. But when I did get there, you best believe we hit the streets running, making every show we could afford to attend. I hope you had a blast on your birthday, that there will be many more to come, & that you never cease to shred. Rock on, Pat, kick-a** guitarist & good man, who was madly respected by my old man. Take care now, sharonthedyslexicmess in NorCal.

[Sharoobie]

"I'm having such a good time - I'm having a ball!" Happy Birthday Freddie my love (Farrokh Bulsara, aka Larry Lurex; 5 September 1946 – 24 November 1991). I've been a Queen fan since I was 14 years old. I'm 58 now, & to this very day, your voice still "takes my breath away." Blessed be He - the best vocalist in the history of Rock and Roll, with bandmates whose musical talents are still 2nd to none. Rock in Peace, Mr. Mercury, and Rock on, Queen: my earliest, most-beloved & strongest inspirations for becoming a musician, & a vocalist in particular. Endless gratitude for a lifetime of unsurpassed, superb-quality music. Although you were taken from us much too soon, your contributions to the music industry shall indeed last forever. SRW in NorCal.

[BeatleloverKT]

August 4th:

Paul Layton (New Seekers)

Paul Reynolds (Flock of Seagulls)

[BobH07]

Aug. 3

Tony Bennett.        95

Beverly Lee.           80

(Shirelles)

Lee Rocker.            60

(Stray Cats)

James Hetfield.     58

(Metallica)

Ed Roland.              58

(Collective Soul)

Spinderella.            50

(Salt-N-Pepa)

[BobH07]

Aug. 2

Garth Hudson.       84

(The Band)

Kathy Lennon.       78

(Lennon Sisters)

[BobH07]

Aug. 1

Ramblin Jack Elliott.   90

Robert Cray.        68

Michael Penn.     63

Joe Elliott.            62

(Def Leppard)

Chuck D.               61

(Public Enemy)

Adam Duritz.        57

(Counting Crows)

[BobH07]

July 31

Lobo                 78

Gary Lewis.     76

Bill Berry.         63

(REM)

Zac Brown.      43

[BobH07]

PBS' classic album for next week is Pink Floyd's "Dark Side Of The Moon". Check your listings.

[Sharoobie]

🌚This is my 1st time to this part of the site. Last nite I listened to "Dark Side of the Moon" in it's entirety before going to sleep for the 1st time since I was 14  (I'm 58) & fell in luv w/it all over again. Tonite I find this page & discover it was PBS' feature LP 2 wks ago. Great minds? Interesting coincidence? Or perhaps a bit o' both?🌝

[BobH07]

July 30

Buddy Guy.           85

Paul Anka.            80

Jimmy Cliff.          77

David Sanborn.    76

Kate Bush.            63

Brad Hargreaves. 50

(Third Eye Blind)

Seth Avett.             41

(Avett Brothers)

[BobH07]

July 29

Neal Doughty.         75

(REO Speedwagon)

Geddy Lee.              68

(Rush)

Patti Scialfa.           68

(E Street Band)

Martina McBride.   55

Wanya Morris.        48

(Boys II Men)

[BeatleloverKT]

Dusty Hill, ZZ Top’s bassist died yesterday in

his sleep apparently. He was 72. RIP Dusty

in Rocker Heaven 🎼💜🙏

[BobH07]

July 28

Jonathan Edwards.   75

Simon Kirke.               72

(Bad Co.)

Steve Morse.              67

(Deep Purple)

[BobH07]

July 27

Maureen McGovern   72

Duncan Cameron.      65

(Sawyer Brown)

Pete Horn.                   47

[BeatleloverKT]

Happy birthday to the amazing Mick Jagger!

Long may he reign 🎼💜👑

[BobH07]

July 26

Darlene Love.         80

Brenton Wood.       80

Mick Jagger.          78

Roger Taylor.          72

(Queen)

Gary Cherone.        60

(Van Halen)

[BobH07]

There is a new series on PBS called Classic Albums. This week they are featuring Fleetwood Mac's "Rumours". My local PBS airs it on Friday night.

[BobH07]

July 25

Bruce Woodley.       79

(Seekers)

Jim McCarty.           78

(Yardbirds)

Verdine White.         70

(Earth, Wind & Fire)

Jem Finer.                66

(Pogues)

Thurston Moore.     63

(Sonic Youth)

[BobH07]

July 24

Pam Tillis.                64

Kristin Chenoweth. 53

Jennifer Lopez.       52

[BobH07]

July 23

David Essex.       74

John Hall.           73

(Orleans)

Blair Thornton.   71

(BTO)

Morton Gore.      60

(Depeche Mode)

Slash.                   56

(Guns N Roses)

Alison Krause.     50

Chad Gracey.       50

(Live)

Michelle Williams. 41

(Destiny's Child)

[BeatleloverKT]

July 22nd:

Ric Davies (Supertramp)

Mick Pointer (Marillion)

Pat Badger (Extreme)

Daniel Jones (Savage Garden)

Selena Gomez

[BobH07]

July 22

Chuck Jackson.         84

George Clinton.          80

Bobby Sherman.        78

Don Henley                 74

Keith Sweat.               60

Emily Saliers.             58

(Indigo Girls)

Rufus Wainwright.    48

[BobH07]

July 21

Cat Stevens.      73

Eric Brazilian.    68

(Hooters)

Fitz                      51

(Fitz & Tantrums)

[BobH07]

July 20

John Lodge.         78

(Moody Blues)

TG Sheppard.       77

Kim Carnes.          76

Carlos Santana.    74

Jay Jay French.    69

(Twisted Sister)

Paul Cook.            65

(Sex Pistols)

Mick McNeil.        63

(Simple Minds)

Stone Gossard.    55

(Pearl Jam)

[BobH07]

July 19

Sue Thompson.        96

Vicki Carr.                  81

Commander Cody.   77

Alan Gome.               75

(Average White Band)

Brian May.                 74

(Queen)

Bernie Leadon.         74

(Eagles & Nitty Gritty Dirt Band)

[BobH07]

July 18

Brian Auger.          82

Dion.                      82

Martha Reeves.   80

(Martha & Vandellas)

Wally Bryson.       72

(Raspberries)

Ricky Skaggs.      67

[BeatleloverKT]

New Documentary dropped yesterday on

Hulu. ”McCartney 1, 2, 3” Just Paul and

Rick Rubin in a very stripped down format.

Playing Beatles and his solo music and 

discussing all sorts of topics. It’s six

episodes, don’t know if there

will be more. Fascinating stuff for any Beatles

lover 🎼💜

[BobH07]

Gale Garnett  79

Fran Smith  Jr   69

(Hooters)

[BeatleloverKT]

Born on July 17th:

Luke Bryan
Geezer Butler (Black Sabbath)

Mike Vale (Tommy James& the Shondells)

Chet McKracken (Doobie Brothers)

Regina Belle

[BobH07]

7/16

William Bell.       82

Ed Kowalczyk.   50

(Live)