2019 Deaths

[Techno]

The Morecombe & Wise sketch is a timeless classic; they even played it on Radio 3.

I watched it on Youtube at lunchtime.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rxIO7I_qJA8

Still makes me laugh. 

Cheers - Phil

[Duke Speedy of Leighton]

Now Luke Perry of 90210 fame...

[Duke Speedy of Leighton]

Magenta De Vine too

[Steve J]

I never saw her without those trademark sunglasses, but always enjoyed the travel show she did. Young once again .

[Duke Speedy of Leighton]

The Great Scott Walker 

[Steve J]

A sad loss as he made some great songs .

[jambo1]

That is a real shame, what a voice he had, really sad news.

[Techno]

A shame ! 

I have a vague recollection of my dear old Mum taking me to see a recording of a radio show, when I was very young. (Easy Beat ?)
I think it featured the Walker Brothers and the Ivy League, and a couple (?) of other 'artistes'......But it was so long ago, I really can't be positive who was on the show that day.

Cheers - Phil

[Duke Speedy of Leighton]

Ranking Roger. Only 56! 
https://www.theguardian.com/music/2019/mar/26/the-beat-singer-ranking-roger-dies-aged-56

[Steve J]

I know, really shocked and saddened by this as I loved their music .

[jambo1]

A shame about Ranking Roger, depressing times.

[Westmarcher]

Shame, indeed. So young (only 56?)! I'm sure it was him and The Beat we saw live in May 2018 at the BBC Biggest Weekend in Scone, Perth - only 3 months before his stroke and diagnosis - remember "Mirror in The Bathroom" was one of the numbers played.

[Techno]

Great shame. 

56 ?....That's far too young.

Cheers - Phil

[steve_holmes_11]

Very sad, young, and still actively making music.

[Kiwidave]

Peter Mayhew:

https://www.msn.com/en-nz/entertainment/movies/peter-mayhew-dead-actor-who-played-chewbacca-in-star-wars-dies-at-74/ar-AAAOPsM?li=BBqdg4K&ocid=mailsignout