RIP Ozzie Virgil first Dominican Baseball player in MLB.
RIP Ozzie Virgil first Dominican Baseball player in MLB.
RIP Robert Coover, author of The Public Burning, The Universal Baseball Association, Inc., J. Henry Waugh, Proprietor, The Cat in the Hat for President: A Political Fable, and much else.
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RIP Johan Neeskens (Dutch soccer-player, who played with Johan Cruijff)
Also RIP - Hans van Hemert (Dutch recordproducer)
RIP Ethel Kennedy (widow of RFK senior)
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RIP Liam Payne.
Not a fan, but 31 is far too young.
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^^ Young people self-destructing is always tragic.
"Well my son, life is like a beanstalk, isn't it?"--Dalai Lama
RIP Mitzi Gaynor. Made it to 93.
The Ice Cream Lady Wet her drawers........To see you in the Passion Playyyy eeee - I. Anderson
"It's kind of like deciding not to date a beautiful blonde anymore because she farted." - Top Cat
I was expecting to be kinda meh, but it made my nips stiffen - Jerjo
(Zamran) "that fucking thing man . . . it sits there on my wall like a broken clock " - Helix
Social Media is the "Toilet" of the Internet - Lady Gaga
Rest in peace, Mitzi.
Donald Fagen's wife Libby Titus has passed away at 77. I remember she had an album out in the mid-70s, and l also remember her performing on SNL in the early days.
I go, and come back, like memories and symptoms.
I go, and come back, forever, evermore.
Part of me remains abandoned in a circle.
Part of me moves on.
R.I.P. Paul Di'Anno, original Iron Maiden vocalist, aged 66.
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Yikes.Originally Posted by Progatron
The only time I saw Maiden was with him.
my music collection increased tenfolds when I switched from drug-addicts to complete nutcases.
R.I.P. John Nady Developer of wireless stage audio gear aged 79
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nady_Systems,_Inc.
"It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it."
-- Aristotle
Nostalgia, you know, ain't what it used to be. Furthermore, they tells me, it never was.
“A Man Who Does Not Read Has No Appreciable Advantage Over the Man Who Cannot Read” - Mark Twain
Sad news although he has had major health issues for years. Those first two Maiden albums have still held up well today.
RIP, time to spin the first two Maiden albums
I don't like country music, but I don't mean to denigrate those who do. And for the people who like country music, denigrate means 'put down.'- Bob Newhart
Statement from Maiden:
We are all deeply saddened to learn about the passing of Paul Di’Anno earlier today. Paul’s contribution to Iron Maiden was immense and helped set us on the path we have been travelling as a band for almost five decades. His pioneering presence as a frontman and vocalist, both on stage and on our first two albums, will be very fondly remembered not just by us, but by fans around the world.
“It’s just so sad he’s gone,” comments Steve Harris. “I was in touch with him only recently as we texted each other about West Ham and their ups and downs. At least he was still gigging until recently, it was something that kept him going, to be out there whenever he could. He will be missed by us all. Rest in peace mate ⚒⚒.”
We were very grateful to have had the chance to catch up a couple of years ago and to spend time with him once more. On behalf of the band, Rod and Andy, and the whole Iron Maiden team, we extend our deepest sympathies to Paul’s family and close friends. Rest In Peace Paul.
I go, and come back, like memories and symptoms.
I go, and come back, forever, evermore.
Part of me remains abandoned in a circle.
Part of me moves on.
^ Nice tribute. RIP Paul.
I love Maiden but not a huge fan of the first 2 albums. I'm listening to the first album now in Paul's honor.
Paul's punkish vocals combined with Maiden's progressive metal was unique and revolutionary at the time. Bruce is great but a more 'generic' singer to me, if you'll pardon the expression. I love several of the Bruce albums (Number Of The Beast is a masterpiece) but Killers is still my favorite.
I go, and come back, like memories and symptoms.
I go, and come back, forever, evermore.
Part of me remains abandoned in a circle.
Part of me moves on.
Heard the whole first album for the first time in years. I'd say the strongest part of the album is from Phantom of The Opera to the end. It's classic, proggy Maiden.
RIP Philip Zimbardo, psychologist and leader of the (in?)famous Stanford Prison Experiment.
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I read he studied together with Dr. Stanley Milgram.
Yes ... in High School. They were also connected through Yale's Psych department (though I'm not sure if it was at the same time), and Zimbardo considered Milgram's equally infamous obedience experiment to be an inspiration. Fair; they were both about authority and situational influence on behavior.
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RIP Doc Savage, Tarzan: Ron Ely (1938-2024).
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RIP Ron Ely. Loved that Tarzan series way back when.
RIP Phil Lesh.
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