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Alex Robertson Sparks Guru
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Posted: Mon Jul 31, 2023 2:52 pm Post subject: |
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Paul Reubens aka PeeWee Herman.
Better known in the US than outside, but his style of comedy was, to my UK mindset, a mixture of Tati and Chaplin, with a dash of Danny Kaye |
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waterloosunset Sparks Guru
Joined: 17 Nov 2021 Posts: 1917 Location: amongst the New England trees
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Posted: Fri Aug 04, 2023 5:27 pm Post subject: |
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A friend just called me to say that John Gosling has passed away. Gosling (also known as The Baptist) was the keyboardist for the Kinks for a number of years, including for the song Celluloid Heroes. He was only 75. Sad. _________________ better drop the requirement that everything be great |
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Toughest Girl In Town Sparks Guru
Joined: 15 Feb 2022 Posts: 4407
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Jango Edwards :(
So sad. |
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waterloosunset Sparks Guru
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Rest in peace, Robbie Robertson, guitarist and songwriter for The Band, and Bob Dylan collaborator. He died at the age of 80 today. He was an idol of mine when I was a teen. This is a bad week for me and my childhood gods. _________________ better drop the requirement that everything be great |
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KaelMael Sparks Guru
Joined: 15 Sep 2018 Posts: 2541 Location: Hello Kitty Heaven
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Rodriguez, a mysterious singer who was the subject of Oscar-winning documentary Searching For Sugar Man. _________________ My resume is dull and it's gray |
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waterloosunset Sparks Guru
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Posted: Wed Aug 09, 2023 11:03 pm Post subject: |
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KaelMael wrote: | Rodriguez, a mysterious singer who was the subject of Oscar-winning documentary Searching For Sugar Man. |
If you have not seen Searching for Sugar Man, make sure it is the next movie that you see. What a fabulous documentary about an amazing story. _________________ better drop the requirement that everything be great |
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KaelMael Sparks Guru
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waterloosunset wrote: | If you have not seen Searching for Sugar Man, make sure it is the next movie that you see. What a fabulous documentary about an amazing story. |
Great documentary indeed. I have seen it quite a while ago and this is one of the most memorable music documentries ever. A must-see for every music fans. _________________ My resume is dull and it's gray |
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Alex Robertson Sparks Guru
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Posted: Thu Aug 10, 2023 1:17 am Post subject: |
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waterloosunset wrote: | Rest in peace, Robbie Robertson, guitarist and songwriter for The Band, and Bob Dylan collaborator. He died at the age of 80 today. He was an idol of mine when I was a teen. This is a bad week for me and my childhood gods. |
A true great. |
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Alex Robertson Sparks Guru
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Posted: Thu Aug 17, 2023 11:46 am Post subject: |
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Michael Parkinson...the undisputed king of UK TV chat shows. |
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Buckeye Randy Sparks Guru
Joined: 21 Aug 2013 Posts: 5045 Location: North Coast of America
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Terry Funk
Departed August 23, 2023, age 79
HOF professional wrestler who held numerous belts during his career.
Character of Morgan in movie Roadhouse. _________________ Billy, Don't Be A Porter |
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miss sparks Sparks Guru
Joined: 16 Sep 2010 Posts: 21896 Location: England
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Posted: Fri Aug 25, 2023 4:15 pm Post subject: |
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Whitesnake guitarist Bernie Marsden dies at 72 |
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FlorMica Sparkologist
Joined: 09 Jan 2023 Posts: 466 Location: North America
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Posted: Sun Sep 03, 2023 4:07 am Post subject: |
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Jimmy Buffet passed Sept. 1st.
Remembering all of the joy and comfort "Son of a Sailor" brought me growing up. Oh, and the giant margarita blender sculpture I got to to witness at Myrtle Beach in one of his dining franchises. _________________ spam. poisson. organ. chat.
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Buckeye Randy Sparks Guru
Joined: 21 Aug 2013 Posts: 5045 Location: North Coast of America
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Posted: Sun Sep 03, 2023 8:16 am Post subject: |
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First, Jimmy Buffet fans referred to as 'Parrotheads' take a back seat to nobody when compared to other fans in the world of rock. While followers of many bands pride themselves on being cerebral, tough, political or stoned; Parrotheads just have fun in silly shirts. I hope this rock n roll tradition continues.
Second, a death from nearly a week ago slipped by us.
Bob Barker
Arrived: December 12, 1923,
Departed: August 26, 2023
Bob hosted The Price Is Right, the longest-running game show in U.S. TV history from 1972 to 2007. _________________ Billy, Don't Be A Porter |
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Buckeye Randy Sparks Guru
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Gary Wright
April 26, 1943 - September 4, 2023 (age 80) _________________ Billy, Don't Be A Porter |
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Alex Robertson Sparks Guru
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Posted: Sat Sep 09, 2023 6:48 am Post subject: |
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Mike Yarwood once the undisputed king of UK impersonators. |
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Alex Robertson Sparks Guru
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Posted: Tue Sep 19, 2023 1:21 am Post subject: |
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Roger Whitaker...folk singer ...very popular in the 60s and early 70s...well known for his mournful ballads |
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miss sparks Sparks Guru
Joined: 16 Sep 2010 Posts: 21896 Location: England
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Posted: Tue Sep 26, 2023 2:54 am Post subject: |
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Actor David McCallum dies aged 90 |
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Alex Robertson Sparks Guru
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Posted: Tue Sep 26, 2023 4:32 am Post subject: |
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miss sparks wrote: | Actor David McCallum dies aged 90 |
The original Illya Kuryakin...I think that iconic role was better known than all the other things he was in... everybody seems to forget The Invisible Man |
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Alex Robertson Sparks Guru
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Posted: Thu Sep 28, 2023 1:04 pm Post subject: |
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Michael Gambon... remembered more recently as Dumbledore, but his acting career spanned many more roles. The Singing Detective was a show I never missed. |
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Alex Robertson Sparks Guru
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Posted: Sun Oct 15, 2023 2:06 am Post subject: |
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Piper Laurie...a brilliant actress. |
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