Mekong Posted July 29, 2021 Report Share Posted July 29, 2021 Dusty Hill, the bassist of US blues rock band ZZ Top, has died at the age of 72. Bandmates Billy Gibbons and Frank Beard said that Hill died in his sleep at his home in Houston, Texas. They did not give further details. Earlier in July, ZZ Top had announced that Hill would not play some upcoming shows due to a hip injury. Known for his bushy beard and sunglasses, Hill played with ZZ Top for over 50 years. "We, along with legions of ZZ Top fans around the world, will miss your steadfast presence, your good nature, and enduring commitment to providing that monumental bottom to the 'Top'," the statement from Gibbons and Beard said. "You will be missed greatly, amigo." https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-58006978 There goes another part of my childhood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coss Posted July 29, 2021 Report Share Posted July 29, 2021 yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cavanami Posted July 31, 2021 Report Share Posted July 31, 2021 Was informed today that Taffy from the Hairy Pie Club in what was Washington Square passed away...covid! Shortly after Washington Square closed up, Taffy and his family returned to the UK. Travel well, my friend!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mekong Posted August 15, 2021 Report Share Posted August 15, 2021 “Dear Bomber” Gerd Muller probably the greatest striker world football ever saw, aged 74 after a long battle with dementia. https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/58222495 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mekong Posted August 24, 2021 Report Share Posted August 24, 2021 Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts dies at 80 https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-58316842 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffalo_bill Posted August 24, 2021 Report Share Posted August 24, 2021 45 minutes ago, Mekong said: Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts dies at 80 https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-58316842 My heart broken. One of the heroes of my life, how is it possible that a "Rolling Stone" dies? I am endlessly sad, no joke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coss Posted August 24, 2021 Report Share Posted August 24, 2021 Unexpected, I had thought that Charlie was on Keith's "Good Juice" list. Sad, my childhood memories are bereft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffalo_bill Posted November 14, 2021 Report Share Posted November 14, 2021 Today Wilbur Smith, famous South African writer passed away. I owe this fellow numerous fascinating hours reading ALL his books, most of them repeatedly. Currently as it happens buzy with ASSEGAI again. Although his death is finally not a big loss because he decided to continue his business using co-writers probably just giving his name away. These works were all plain rubbish and thrown away by BuBi after a maximum of 20 pages reading. Bangkok based Stephen Leather is on the same wrong path as it looks and turns out to be unreadable. MOVING TARGETS, what a piece of shit. Khun Wilbur dedicated most of his books to his wife, praising her over the moon until he seemed to have found another one. Totally bagged 4 as it looks. May he rest in peace, I wish I found another one like him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mekong Posted November 14, 2021 Report Share Posted November 14, 2021 Slight correction, Stephen Leather never has been “Bangkok Based” he was “Hong Kong Based” in the Mid 90’s when he worked for South China Morning Post and used to take R’n’R in Bangkok. It was his Bangkok experiences and hanging around in “Jool’s” (Fatso’s in the Novel) which was the background for “Private Dancer. He still visits Thailand now and again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
My Penis is hungry Posted November 16, 2021 Report Share Posted November 16, 2021 I seem to remember Leather being around a few group outings N O one then I think thought he was a writer. Just another punter Good on him. Better books than so.eBangkok based writers IMHO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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