Earth, Wind and Fire no more ...

Started by fsn, 05 February 2016, 10:16:51 AM

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fsn

05 February 2016, 10:16:51 AM
Today the death of Maurice White of Earth, Wind and Fire was announced.

Even I, who on a dance floor is somewhat akin to a hippo whose foot has gone to sleep, have been known to boogie to "September". Great fun, great joy.



There has been a great reaping of talent in the last few weeks.

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Subedai

05 February 2016, 10:21:25 AM #1
Indeed. Sad news seems to be order of the day recently.
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Techno

05 February 2016, 10:29:10 AM #2
Not really my 'genre'...But I could certainly hum along to many of their tunes. (Oh...alright...I quite like some of them.)
Sad news indeed.

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Steve J

05 February 2016, 10:40:38 AM #3
Boogie Wonderland is a great song and one that always cheers me up. Sad to hear of his passing.

Duke Speedy of Leighton

05 February 2016, 10:40:57 AM #4
Good grief!  :o
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d_Guy

05 February 2016, 01:57:17 PM #5
Shining Star now dimmed - yet another gone.
Encumbered by Idjits, we pressed on
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