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Re: The RIP Thread
« Reply #75 on: December 26, 2020, 05:50:02 PM »
Just lost Tony Rice.
Incredible flat picker and Bluegrass legend. 69 years old.
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Re: The RIP Thread
« Reply #76 on: December 26, 2020, 08:10:08 PM »
Just lost Tony Rice.
Incredible flat picker and Bluegrass legend. 69 years old.
Crap.

Back in the late 70s (or early 80s) I did the monitor mix for David Grisman, Tony Rice, Darol Anger and Rob Wasserman at the Paulo Soleri amphitheater.  They were great people to work with and very gracious.  Tony was funny, self effacing and kind.  They were very different from some of the prima donnas back then.  They were also pulling on some insane weed  :D

Great night under the stars with amazing music!
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Re: The RIP Thread
« Reply #77 on: January 19, 2021, 08:31:06 PM »
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Re: The RIP Thread
« Reply #78 on: February 11, 2021, 02:37:12 PM »
Wow. Another massive loss.

From his official FB page just now:

It is with great sadness we announce that on February 9th, Chick Corea passed away at the age of 79, from a rare form of cancer which was only discovered very recently.

Throughout his life and career, Chick relished in the freedom and the fun to be had in creating something new, and in playing the games that artists do.

He was a beloved husband, father and grandfather, and a great mentor and friend to so many. Through his body of work and the decades he spent touring the world, he touched and inspired the lives of millions.

Though he would be the first to say that his music said more than words ever could, he nevertheless had this message for all those he knew and loved, and for all those who loved him:
“I want to thank all of those along my journey who have helped keep the music fires burning bright. It is my hope that those who have an inkling to play, write, perform or otherwise, do so. If not for yourself then for the rest of us. It’s not only that the world needs more artists, it’s also just a lot of fun.

“And to my amazing musician friends who have been like family to me as long as I’ve known you: It has been a blessing and an honor learning from and playing with all of you. My mission has always been to bring the joy of creating anywhere I could, and to have done so with all the artists that I admire so dearly—this has been the richness of my life.”

Chick’s family will of course appreciate their privacy during this difficult time of loss.
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Re: The RIP Thread
« Reply #79 on: February 11, 2021, 04:56:39 PM »
Wow. Another massive loss.

From his official FB page just now:

It is with great sadness we announce that on February 9th, Chick Corea passed away at the age of 79, from a rare form of cancer which was only discovered very recently.

Throughout his life and career, Chick relished in the freedom and the fun to be had in creating something new, and in playing the games that artists do.

He was a beloved husband, father and grandfather, and a great mentor and friend to so many. Through his body of work and the decades he spent touring the world, he touched and inspired the lives of millions.

Though he would be the first to say that his music said more than words ever could, he nevertheless had this message for all those he knew and loved, and for all those who loved him:
“I want to thank all of those along my journey who have helped keep the music fires burning bright. It is my hope that those who have an inkling to play, write, perform or otherwise, do so. If not for yourself then for the rest of us. It’s not only that the world needs more artists, it’s also just a lot of fun.

“And to my amazing musician friends who have been like family to me as long as I’ve known you: It has been a blessing and an honor learning from and playing with all of you. My mission has always been to bring the joy of creating anywhere I could, and to have done so with all the artists that I admire so dearly—this has been the richness of my life.”

Chick’s family will of course appreciate their privacy during this difficult time of loss.

Well that sucks.......
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Re: The RIP Thread
« Reply #80 on: February 11, 2021, 07:35:39 PM »
 :cry:

Return to Forever and The Elektric Band - two of my faves!

Sad...
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Re: The RIP Thread
« Reply #81 on: February 12, 2021, 05:56:55 AM »
Larry Flint (the publisher of Hustler) died too, if anyone cares.

Chick = an uplifting positive force in the world with great music to raise our spirits and challenge our intellect

Flint = a douchebag porn pusher
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Re: The RIP Thread
« Reply #82 on: February 12, 2021, 12:25:06 PM »
Larry Flint (the publisher of Hustler) died too, if anyone cares.

Chick = an uplifting positive force in the world with great music to raise our spirits and challenge our intellect

Flint = a douchebag porn pusher

Well, Mr Flint was a uplifting positive force in other ways ;-)

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Re: The RIP Thread
« Reply #83 on: February 13, 2021, 10:15:31 PM »
Wow. Another massive loss.

From his official FB page just now:

It is with great sadness we announce that on February 9th, Chick Corea passed away at the age of 79, from a rare form of cancer which was only discovered very recently.

Throughout his life and career, Chick relished in the freedom and the fun to be had in creating something new, and in playing the games that artists do.

He was a beloved husband, father and grandfather, and a great mentor and friend to so many. Through his body of work and the decades he spent touring the world, he touched and inspired the lives of millions.

Though he would be the first to say that his music said more than words ever could, he nevertheless had this message for all those he knew and loved, and for all those who loved him:
“I want to thank all of those along my journey who have helped keep the music fires burning bright. It is my hope that those who have an inkling to play, write, perform or otherwise, do so. If not for yourself then for the rest of us. It’s not only that the world needs more artists, it’s also just a lot of fun.

“And to my amazing musician friends who have been like family to me as long as I’ve known you: It has been a blessing and an honor learning from and playing with all of you. My mission has always been to bring the joy of creating anywhere I could, and to have done so with all the artists that I admire so dearly—this has been the richness of my life.”

Chick’s family will of course appreciate their privacy during this difficult time of loss.

Well that sucks.......

Yes, this really sucks. I should have watched more of him live. 2021 is starting to feel like 2020 v.2...

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Re: The RIP Thread
« Reply #84 on: July 29, 2021, 06:15:53 AM »
Now we have lost Dusty Hill, long time bassist for ZZ Top.

https://www.cnn.com/2021/07/28/entertainment/dusty-hill-zz-top-obit/index.html

I'm glad I got to the boys play at Jones beach a few summers ago.
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Re: The RIP Thread
« Reply #85 on: July 29, 2021, 06:18:40 AM »
Unfortunately I think that it is about time for all of us to take another look at our concert bucket list and make an effort to seek out those shows while the artists are still on the road.
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Re: The RIP Thread
« Reply #86 on: July 29, 2021, 08:21:57 AM »
Now we have lost Dusty Hill, long time bassist for ZZ Top.

https://www.cnn.com/2021/07/28/entertainment/dusty-hill-zz-top-obit/index.html

I'm glad I got to the boys play at Jones beach a few summers ago.

He was only 72…..
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Re: The RIP Thread
« Reply #87 on: July 29, 2021, 09:28:52 AM »
Now we have lost Dusty Hill, long time bassist for ZZ Top.

https://www.cnn.com/2021/07/28/entertainment/dusty-hill-zz-top-obit/index.html

I'm glad I got to the boys play at Jones beach a few summers ago.

He was only 72…..
Yeah, it sucks.  Dusty had his issues and personal demons over the years...
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Paul Cotton and Rusty Young
« Reply #88 on: August 02, 2021, 10:45:44 AM »
Paul Cotton guitarist for Poco died last evening. In April the groups founder Rusty Young passed.  Poco was arguably the finest country rock band out there. Rusty began Poco after Buffalo Springfield disbanded. Paul cam to Poco after leaving Illinois Speed Press. Poco was considered the first true country rock band paving the way for groups like the Eagles, Pure Prarie League etc. Sadly they never achieved commercial success on the level of other bands. It was always said Poco was too rock for country and to country for rock. Paul and Rusty are now trading off riffs in heaven RIP Paul and Rusty.
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Re: Paul Cotton and Rusty Young
« Reply #89 on: August 02, 2021, 11:08:36 AM »
Paul Cotton guitarist for Poco died last evening. In April the groups founder Rusty Young passed.  Poco was arguably the finest country rock band out there. Rusty began Poco after Buffalo Springfield disbanded. Paul cam to Poco after leaving Illinois Speed Press. Poco was considered the first true country rock band paving the way for groups like the Eagles, Pure Prarie League etc. Sadly they never achieved commercial success on the level of other bands. It was always said Poco was too rock for country and to country for rock. Paul and Rusty are now trading off riffs in heaven RIP Paul and Rusty.
Poco is one of my favorites of all time.  This is sad to see.  So many of us geezers are leaving this earthly coil...
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