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Obits

Posted: Mon Dec 26, 2016 4:11 pm
by brothers
I reckon there was another musician that expired a couple of days ago. This has been a hard year for celebs, it seems.

Re: Obits

Posted: Mon Dec 26, 2016 7:09 pm
by Ouchmychin
I saw one on the evening news tonight. I'm from another generation and only think I have heard of him. My favorites were Frank Sinatra: Perry Como; Bing Crosby. I could understand the words in those days.

Re: Obits

Posted: Tue Dec 27, 2016 3:58 pm
by brothers
There was another celebrity loss today. Actress and writer.

Re: Obits

Posted: Tue Dec 27, 2016 6:01 pm
by slackskin
I agree with Pete. Musicians of yesteryear were in fact musicians. Singers had range that far exceeded today's range of 3-4 notes only. And yes, many of today's singers do mumble. Maybe the don't want us to actually hear the words! Here's to the Big Band Era and skilled singers!

Re: Obits

Posted: Wed Dec 28, 2016 6:36 am
by Rufus
Ouchmychin wrote:I saw one on the evening news tonight. I'm from another generation and only think I have heard of him. My favorites were Frank Sinatra: Perry Como; Bing Crosby. I could understand the words in those days.
I'm with you. Fortunately we have satellite radio (Sirius) in our car so I can listen to music from the 40's and 50's when I'm driving; I find it very relaxing.

Re: Obits

Posted: Wed Dec 28, 2016 8:23 pm
by brothers
Another one has been added to the list today. This one made me sad.

Re: Obits

Posted: Thu Dec 29, 2016 9:38 am
by Ouchmychin
Both Carrie Fischer and Debby Reynolds in one day.

Re: Obits

Posted: Sat Mar 18, 2017 4:46 pm
by brothers
Chuck Berry today, at 90.

Re: Obits

Posted: Sat Mar 18, 2017 8:53 pm
by Rufus
brothers wrote:Chuck Berry today, at 90.
A Titan of rock; his influence was far reaching even to this day.

Re: Obits

Posted: Sun Mar 19, 2017 11:58 am
by Kyle76
It's a good thing his cousin heard Marty McFly.

Re: Obits

Posted: Tue Apr 11, 2017 11:52 am
by slackskin
Don Rickles a few days ago. Not a musician, of course, but a show biz celebrity.