Birthdays, Deaths and other announcements

[BobH07]

Bob Dylan was 79 on 5/24

Stevie Nicks is 72 today 5/26

[BobH07]

Another legend lost

[BobH07]

Aug 24

Mason Williams.        83

Marshall Thompson  79

(Chi-Lites)

[BobH07]

Aug 23

Linda Thompson.   74

Woody Paul.            72

(Riders In The Sky)

Rick Springfield.      72

Dean DeLeo.            60

(Stone Temple Pilots)

Ira Dean.                   52

(Trick Pony)

[BeatleloverKT]

Don Everly passed away yesterday at the age

of 84 💜🎼

[Sharoobie]

I used to sing, "Bye-Bye Love," & "Wake Up, Little Susie" as a toddler to my parents, little friends, toys, anything that would sit still long enough to listen. How do I know? Mom thought it so cute she never let me live it down! Yes indeed, a mother's love is even strong enough to distort soundwaves, for in all truthfulness, I prob sounded more like Mushmouth from Fat Albert that either of the Everly Bros back then, seeing as I was still too young to pronounce my words properly (baby teeth). I know death as the Big Inevitable, but acceptance of this is another thing entirely. The Brothers are no more, & never again will we hear their sweet voices weave shiver-inducing harmonies that once upon a time, could quite literally make us weak in the knees, prompting even the most tone-deaf among us to cheer them on while joining in song. We still have their recordings, those that haven't already been lost, but as years pass, fewer will remain in circulation. The world has lost yet another incredible artist with an instantly recognizeable, exceptional voice. But it will be a very long time before the outstanding musical legacy, regardless of personal issues, of Phil & Don, the Everly Brothers is forgotten. My beliefs are my own, I won't bore you with those, but I'd like to think in some manner, the Boys are true brothers again, playing, working, fishing, swimming, arms over shoulders in familial camaraderie, their brotherly love no longer tainted by industry pressures, impossible deadlines, & outside forces beyond their control. Yes they made the big-time, and deservedly so, but in many ways at the expense of their relationship. If there ever is a family reunion in whatever their vision of heaven might be, may all be forgiven. May Phil's fam join w/Don's, ancestors rocking the children, while all who had a hand in creating these two amazing men gather round while they entertain their long-lost relatives w/a few simple tunes of love, salvation, & heartfelt reconciliation. And when they're ready, not when some record exec tells them they can, they'll set their guitars down for a rest, & head on dn twd the shade trees together, to watch the water roll by and partake of the scrumptious picnic awaiting them at the Everly Family Homecoming Celebration. Rest in Peace 'cause u've earned it, & Rock in Peace when the Spirit moves u. Blessed Be, Isaac Donald Everly.

[BobH07]

Aug 22

David Marks.          73

(Beach Boys)

Roland Orzabal      60

(Tears For Fears)

Debbie Peterson.   60

(Bangles)

Tori Amos.              58

James DeBarge.    58

Paul Doucette.       49

(Match Box Twenty)

Howie Dorough.    48

(Backstreet Boys)

[BobH07]

Aug 21

Jackie DeShannon.      80

Carl Giammarese.        74

(Buckinghams)

Glenn Hughes.              69

(Deep Purple & Black Sabbath)

[BobH07]

Aug 20

Jimmy Pankow.     74

(Chicago)

Robert Plant.          73

(Led Zeppelin)

John Hiatt.             69

Fred Durst.             51

(Limp Bizkit)

Demi Lovato.         29

[BobH07]

Aug 19

Bob Kuban.           81

Billy J Kramer.      78

Ian Gillan.              76

(Deep Purple)

Susan Jacks.        73

(Poppy Family)

Elliot Lurie.            73

(Looking Glass!

John Deacon.       70

(Queen)

Ivan Neville.           62

Lee Ann Womack  55

[Sharoobie]

Happy Birthday bassist John Deacon! We love you! Queen has reigned atop my faves list since 1976. Altho I could never hold a candle to his amazing talent, Freddie Mercury was the key inspiration for my becoming a musician/singer-songwriter. 🎂

[BobH07]

Aug 18

Maxine Brown.      82

Sarah Dash.           76

(LaBelle)

[BobH07]

Aug 17

Garry Talley.          74

(Box Tops)

Kevin Rowland.    68

(Dexy's Midnight Runners)

Belinda Carlisle.   63

Gilby Clarke.          59

(Guns N Roses)

Steve Gorman.      56

(Black Crowes)

Donnie Wahlburg  52

(New Kids)

[BobH07]

Aug 16

Kerry Lester.            87

J T Taylor.                68

Tim Farriss.             64

(INXS)

Madonna.                63

Emily Robison.        49

(Dixie Chicks)

Vanessa Carlton.    41

Taylor Goldsmith.   36

(Dawes)

[BobH07]

Aug 15

Johnny Thunder      89

Pete York.                 79

(Spencer Davis Group)

Jimmy Webb.           75

Tom Johnston.         73

(Doobie Brothers)

[BobH07]

Aug 14

Dash Crofts.         83

David Crosby.       80

Steve Martin.        76

Larry Graham.       75

(Family Stone)

Sarah Brightman.  61

Kevin Codogan.     52

(Third Eye Blind)

[MaVolta]

Robert Plant announces new album with Alison Krause. The first single, Can't Let Go has been released (see link or on YT). The new album, Raise The Roof will be released in November. Their previous collaboration was Raising Sand in 2007. They plan to tour together in 2022.

https://www.loudersound.com/news/robert-plant-to-release-new-album-with-alison-krauss-raise-the-roof

[BobH07]

Aug 13

Dave "Baby" Cortez.     83

[BobH07]

Aug 12

Mark Knopfler.       72

(Dire Straits)

Kid Creole.              71

Pat Metheny.          67

Roy Hay.                  60

(Culture Club)

[BobH07]

Aug 11

Kenny Gamble.        78

Jim Kale.                  78

(Guess Who)

John Conlee.           75

Eric Carmen.           72

Joe Jackson.          67

[BobH07]

Aug 10

Ronnie Spector.        78

(Ronettes)

Ian Anderson.           74

(Jethro Tull)

Gene Johnson.         72

(Diamond Rio)

Patti Austin.              71

Jon Farriss.               60

(INXS)

Neneh Cherry.           57

[BobH07]

Aug 9

Barbara Mason.     74

Arion Salazar.         51

(Third Eye Blind)

[BobH07]

Aug 8

Connie Stevens.        83

Dennis Drew.              64

(10000 Maniacs)

The Edge.                    60

(U2)

Rikki Rockett.              60

(Poison)

Scott Stapp.                48

(Creed)

JC Chasez.                 45

(N Sync)

Drew Lachey.             45

(98 Degrees)

[BobH07]

Dennis "Dee Tee" Thomas, co-founder of Kool and the Gang passed away at age 70.

[BobH07]

Aug 7

Rodney Crowell.    71

Bruce Dickinson.   63

(Iron Maiden)

[BobH07]

Aug 6

Randy DeBarge.          63

Geri Halliwell.              49

(Spice Girls)

[BobH07]

Aug 5

Rick Derringer.         74

Samantha Sang.      70

Eddie Ojeda.            66

(Twisted Sister)

Pat Smear.              62

(Foo Fighters)

Terri Clark.             53

[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)