______ Passed Away Today, RIP (7 Viewers)

[BobbyLayne]

Jim Brown

Jim Brown, football great and activist, dies at 87

Jim Brown, one of the greatest professional and college football players of all time, "passed peacefully" in his Los Angeles home on Thursday night, his family said.

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The man Barry Sanders’ dad thinks is the best RB of all time

 

[JohnnyU]

Jim Brown is the greatest RB ever. Played 9 years and got out on top. Never missed a game and delivered as much punishment to defenders as anyone (except possibly Earl Campbell), Barry is #2 and Walter #3 (also RIP).

He was probably the greatest lacrosse player of all-time as well. Also, he was not only the greatest RB of all time, he was the greatest football player of all time. I was just beginning as an NFL fan at 6 when he retired in 1965, so I don't remember him playing. I wish he would have played a couple of more years.

 

[Osaurus]

There is a light that never goes out. RIP Andy Rourke

 

[General Malaise]

Text from my 78 year old dad....
"Sad news. Best RB in history. Got to see him in person when TCU beat Syracuse 28-27. Brown scored 3 TD and kicked all three extra points. He was a monster in the NFL. Retired early and was in several movies".

 

[Osaurus]

Loved Jim Brown in Mars Attacks. Legendary athlete and good actor imo.

 

[JohnnyU]

Loved Jim Brown in Mars Attacks. Legendary athlete and good actor imo.

Anyone else remember that Richard Pryor concert after he nearly burned himself up freebasing? He made references to conversations with Jim Brown, "What you gonna do?". https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZS95ZWq1Ais&ab_channel=ＷＥＥＭＵＳＳＴＵＤＩＯ２０２２©

 

[Maggot Brain]

Loved Jim Brown in Mars Attacks. Legendary athlete and good actor imo.

Anyone else remember that Richard Pryor concert after he nearly burned himself up freebasing? He made references to conversations with Jim Brown, "What you gonna do?". https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZS95ZWq1Ais&ab_channel=ＷＥＥＭＵＳＳＴＵＤＩＯ２０２２©

Also ironic that on this same day 2 years ago Paul Mooney died. He was Richard Pryor's best friend and most influential material writer.

PS. Shout out to Brother Malcolm today, too

 

[Charlie Steiner]

I was talking about him with a co-worker today before his death was announced, and I said 'isn't he dead?' News of his death broke a few hours later. Was involved in a similar conversation back in November when Gallagher died.

I think I've discovered my superpower.

 

[JohnnyU]

I was talking about him with a co-worker today before his death was announced, and I said 'isn't he dead?' News of his death broke a few hours later. Was involved in a similar conversation back in November when Gallagher died.

I think I've discovered my superpower.

Spooky

 

[Charlie Steiner]

I was talking about him with a co-worker today before his death was announced, and I said 'isn't he dead?' News of his death broke a few hours later. Was involved in a similar conversation back in November when Gallagher died.

I think I've discovered my superpower.

Spooky

Maybe that's why I don't talk so much IRL.

 

[Leroy Hoard]

Maybe that's why I don't talk so much IRL.

Thanks for not mentioning me.

 

[General Malaise]

I was talking about him with a co-worker today before his death was announced, and I said 'isn't he dead?' News of his death broke a few hours later. Was involved in a similar conversation back in November when Gallagher died.

I think I've discovered my superpower.

Can I PM you a few names to bandy about at the water cooler for Monday?

 

[Charlie Steiner]

I was talking about him with a co-worker today before his death was announced, and I said 'isn't he dead?' News of his death broke a few hours later. Was involved in a similar conversation back in November when Gallagher died.

I think I've discovered my superpower.

Can I PM you a few names to bandy about at the water cooler for Monday?

I was thinking about starting with @Long Ball Larry ; he's being mean to me in the Buddhist proselytizer thread, but I guess doing that in a thread about karma is bad optics.

 

[Long Ball Larry]

I was talking about him with a co-worker today before his death was announced, and I said 'isn't he dead?' News of his death broke a few hours later. Was involved in a similar conversation back in November when Gallagher died.

I think I've discovered my superpower.

Can I PM you a few names to bandy about at the water cooler for Monday?

I was thinking about starting with @Long Ball Larry ; he's being mean to me in the Buddhist proselytizer thread, but I guess doing that in a thread about karma is bad optics.

How dare you

 

[Charlie Steiner]

I was talking about him with a co-worker today before his death was announced, and I said 'isn't he dead?' News of his death broke a few hours later. Was involved in a similar conversation back in November when Gallagher died.

I think I've discovered my superpower.

Can I PM you a few names to bandy about at the water cooler for Monday?

I was thinking about starting with @Long Ball Larry ; he's being mean to me in the Buddhist proselytizer thread, but I guess doing that in a thread about karma is bad optics.

How dare you

Laugh while you can, monkey boy.

 

[Ilov80s]

This one hurts. One of the finest Americans. The phrase “they don’t make’m like that anymore” was made for Jim Brown.

 

[massraider]

Jim Brown's finest performance ever caught on film

 

[Mookie Gizzy]

Jim Brown's finest performance ever caught on film

I just watched that. My wife asked me if I ever heard of him. I went to my iTunes library and hit play. Greatest football player, greatest lacrosse player, greatest roller skating thief

 

[BobbyLayne]

Tim Keller tribute

 

[nirad3]

People on the Twitterz are saying that Jets safety Chuck Clark has died, but apparently it is a very vocal Ravens fan also named Chuck Clark.

 

[BroncoFreak_2K3]

People on the Twitterz are saying that Jets safety Chuck Clark has died, but apparently it is a very vocal Ravens fan also named Chuck Clark.

There was an apparent bridge jumper last night on On Patrol Live. Wilkes-Barre , PA officer thought he saw someone jump from a bridge but they couldn’t immediately located them. They had a fire dept search and rescue boat put in very shortly after but the show ended before anything was resolved. Wonder if this is the same individual.

 

[The General]

RIP

Ray Stevenson. This guy was great in “Rome“. In a bunch of other stuff, only 58.

 

[BobbyLayne]

RIP

Ray Stevenson. This guy was great in “Rome“. In a bunch of other stuff, only 58.

In Italy working on a film, admitted to a hospital a few days ago for what's described as a "mystery illness." 4 days shy of 59.

 

[BobbyLayne]

Richard "Rick" Hoyt, 61 - completed many endurance races and triathlons with his father Richard "****" Hoyt.

 

[ChiefD]

Richard "Rick" Hoyt, 61 - completed many endurance races and triathlons with his father Richard "****" Hoyt.

What an inspirational family.

Amazing what that dad did for his son.

 

[SWC]

Richard "Rick" Hoyt, 61 - completed many endurance races and triathlons with his father Richard "****" Hoyt.

What an inspirational family.

Amazing what that dad did for his son.

this one hits me i remember watching these guys running the race way back in the 80s i believe on a flip the channel yourself black and white and it inspiring the hell out of me back then they were both inspiring and this one hits me take that to the bank brohans

 

[El Floppo]

Did I miss the mention of Martin Amis?

London Fields a modern classic.

 

[Encyclopedia Brown]

Did I miss the mention of Martin Amis?

London Fields a modern classic.

"Money" is also a great novel.

 

[El Floppo]

Did I miss the mention of Martin Amis?

London Fields a modern classic.

"Money" is also a great novel.

I was going to say High Rise too... Because I always conjoin Amis and Ballard.

 

[Willie Neslon]

Tina Turner

Tina Turner Dies: Legendary Rock & Soul Singer Was 83

Tina Turner, known as the Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll for her blistering performances and powerfully gritty vocals, died today after a long illness at her home in Küsnacht near Zurich, Switzerland. She was 83. RELATED: Remembering Tina Turner: A Career In Photos “With her, the world loses a music...

deadline.com

 

[General Malaise]

Just recently started getting into Tina's earlier songs. That gal could rock it. RIP.

 

[Leroy Hoard]

Outlived Ike by over 15 years.

 

[sho nuff]

RIP to a talented entertainer. Voice and energy…iconic.

 

[simey]

Tina was a badass. I loved her spirit. RIP TT

This is my favorite song she did. It's 100% raw energy.

Ike and Tina Turner I'm Yours ( Use Me Anyway You Wanna )

I do not own the rights to this. All rights reserved to Capitol Records.

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[BobbyLayne]

Just recently started getting into Tina's earlier songs. That gal could rock it. RIP.

Nutbush City Limits

 

[Doug B]

In 1982, Dire Straits released the album Love Over Gold ... According to the book My Life in Dire Straits, Knopfler wrote a song called “Private Dancer.” [Dire Straits' bassist] John Illsley explained why “Private Dancer” was excluded from Love Over Gold.

“One song that didn’t make it on to the album in the end was ‘Private Dancer,’ mainly because, Mark rightly decided, it should be sung by a woman,” Illsley wrote. “The lines ‘I’m your private dancer, a dancer for money, I’ll do what you want me to do’ just didn’t sound right coming from Mark’s mouth! He ended up giving it to Tina Turner — with spectacular results.”

Illsley said Knopfler gave “Private Dancer” to Turner. “In gratitude for the song, Tina had asked the band to put down the recording with her in a north London studio, and it was a joy to spend the day with her,” Illsley remembered. “It’s unlikely you’ll meet a lovelier woman on the music scene, and her infectious enthusiasm is all the more impressive with all the suffering she has endured in her private life.” Illsley said Turner’s vocal performance on the song was incredible ... Illsley said the members of Dire Straits were happy when the song became a massive hit for Turner.

Tina Turner - Private Dancer (Official Music Video)

The official music video for Tina Turner – Private Dancer. Listen to Tina Turner’s greatest hits and more here: https://lnk.to/TinaTurnerGreatestHitsTaken fr...

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[ignatiusjreilly]

Just recently started getting into Tina's earlier songs. That gal could rock it. RIP.

I mean ... HOT DAMN!!!!!

 

[Doug B]

https://twitter.com/bryanadams/status/1661458996023250945?cxt=HHwWgsC-re6J2I4uAAAA

Bryan Adams
@bryanadams

RIP @tinaturner The world just lost one hell of a powerhouse woman. I'll be forever grateful for the time we spent together on tour, in the studio and as friends. Thank you for being the inspiration to millions of people around the world for speaking your truth and giving us the gift of your incredible voice. My condolences to her husband Erwin and Tina's family.
It's Only Love...and that's all. #tinaturner

 

[Doug B]

When Mick Jagger talks about Turner helping him as a young singer ... wow. How big is Tina Turner's stamp on music?


Mick Jagger
@MickJagger

I’m so saddened by the passing of my wonderful friend Tina Turner. She was truly an enormously talented performer and singer. She was inspiring, warm, funny and generous. She helped me so much when I was young and I will never forget her.

 

[Doug B]

Lots of Twitter tributes at these two links. Turner's passing is personal to so many performers from so many genres.

Musicians React to Tina Turner's Death: "The Ultimate Superhero"

See tributes to Tina Turner from Mick Jagger, Beyoncé, Brian Wilson, Diana Ross, and many more here.

consequence.net

Tina Turner's Death At 83 Brings Out The Twitter Tributes

Celebrities from the worlds of entertainment, sports and politics took to the social media platform to sing Turner's praises.

uk.sports.yahoo.com

EDIT: Geezer Butler from Sabbath (!)

Sad to hear of Tina Turner passing. I saw her on her first major tour, supporting The Rolling Stones at Birmingham Odeon on 1966 & became an instant fan. RIP

 

[Snoopy]

Liked her fast version of Proud Mary.

 

[dickey moe]

I had literally looked her up yesterday on a whim to see if she was still alive. Crazy.

 

[Doug B]

Both a fun and touching moment: Shortly before the 1986 Prince's Trust All-Star Concert in Wembley Arena, a large contingent of British rock-&-roll royalty + more jockeyed to get into a large group photo with Tina Turner. Later, a popular poster was made of one of the photos. I wish we could post photos here, but here's a link.

Let's see who's in that shot -- most are easy, but there's a few I'm blanking on.

Back row, left to right:
Mark King (Level 42)
[Guy in shades?] EDIT: Ray Cooper, Elton John's touring drummer
Bryan Adams
[Guy in white jacket?] EDIT: Midge Ure (Ultravox)
[Guy in black jacket & blue shirt, Brian May haircut?] EDIT: John Illsley (Dire Straits)
Joan Armatrading
Paul Young
[Guy in black T-shirt with white writing on it, looks super-familiar?] EDIT: Rick Parfitt (Status Quo)

Middle row, left to right:
[Guy in gray suit & tie?] EDIT: Francis Rossi (Status Quo)
Elton John
Eric Clapton
Mark Knopfler

Front row, left to right:
Rod Stewart
Paul McCartney
Tina Turner
Phil Collins
[Guy in baggy brown suit?] EDIT: This is Howard Jones

 

[Tom Servo]

There’s no doubt TT had fire and passion in her voice. She could sing the phone book and I’d listen.

 

[Uruk-Hai]

Tina Turner

Tina Turner Dies: Legendary Rock & Soul Singer Was 83

Tina Turner, known as the Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll for her blistering performances and powerfully gritty vocals, died today after a long illness at her home in Küsnacht near Zurich, Switzerland. She was 83. RELATED: Remembering Tina Turner: A Career In Photos “With her, the world loses a music...

deadline.com

Aw, man. What a life.

One of a kind.

 

[Ilov80s]

Nowhere near the level of Turner but filmmaker, author, weirdo and Hollywood legend maker Kenneth Anger passed.

 

[Tom Servo]

Both a fun and touching moment: Shortly before the 1986 Prince's Trust All-Star Concert in Wembley Arena, a large contingent of British rock-&-roll royalty + more jockeyed to get into a large group photo with Tina Turner. Later, a popular poster was made of one of the photos. I wish we could post photos here, but here's a link.

Let's see who's in that shot -- most are easy, but there's a few I'm blanking on.

Back row, left to right:
Mark King (Level 42)
[Guy in shades?]
Bryan Adams
[Guy in white jacket?]
[Guy in black jacket & blue shirt, Brian May haircut?]
Joan Armatrading
Paul Young
[Guy in black T-shirt with white writing on it, looks super-familiar?]

Middle row, left to right:
[Guy in gray suit & tie?]
Elton John
Eric Clapton
Mark Knopfler

Front row, left to right:
Rod Stewart
Paul McCartney
Tina Turner
Phil Collins
[Guy in baggy brown suit?]

The guy in the baggy brown suit next to Phil is Howard Jones. He sang “No One Is to Blame”. Link

Imma spitball and say David Coverdale could be top right.

 

[ignatiusjreilly]

Both a fun and touching moment: Shortly before the 1986 Prince's Trust All-Star Concert in Wembley Arena, a large contingent of British rock-&-roll royalty + more jockeyed to get into a large group photo with Tina Turner. Later, a popular poster was made of one of the photos. I wish we could post photos here, but here's a link.

Let's see who's in that shot -- most are easy, but there's a few I'm blanking on.

Back row, left to right:
Mark King (Level 42)
[Guy in shades?] EDIT: Ray Cooper, Elton John's touring drummer
Bryan Adams
[Guy in white jacket?] EDIT: Midge Ure (Ultravox)
[Guy in black jacket & blue shirt, Brian May haircut?] EDIT: John Illsley (Dire Straits)
Joan Armatrading
Paul Young
[Guy in black T-shirt with white writing on it, looks super-familiar?] EDIT: Rick Parfitt (Status Quo)

Middle row, left to right:
[Guy in gray suit & tie?] EDIT: Francis Rossi (Status Quo)
Elton John
Eric Clapton
Mark Knopfler

Front row, left to right:
Rod Stewart
Paul McCartney
Tina Turner
Phil Collins
[Guy in baggy brown suit?] EDIT: This is Howard Jones

I've always been fascinated by true "game recognize game" moments, like the 1999 MLB All-Star Game -- when all of the all-stars jockeyed to be near Ted Williams -- or the SNL 40th anniversary after party, when no one else could possibly follow Prince's performance.

I'm sure the hardships she endured had something to do with it. but Turner was that rare musician who had near 100% approval from critics, the public, and her fellow musicians

 

[Galileo]

I had literally looked her up yesterday on a whim to see if she was still alive. Crazy.

Dude...like jinxing the no hitter.

RIP, Tina

 

[need2know]

Ray Stevenson rip

I loved this guy. First saw him in Rome on hbo and then as black beard on black sails. Great actor and I'm gonna miss him. 58? Way too young wtf! 13 brother!