______ Passed Away Today, RIP (4 Viewers)

[zamboni]

This one hurts

Hard to believe he was 80.  I think he was the first Ranger to have his number retired.

Yes, Mr. Ranger was the first to have his number retired back in 1979. The fact that only 9 numbers have been retired shows how he stands in Ranger lore (although Henrik Lundqvist will make it 10 numbers this coming season).

Rod was ever-present around MSG forever, even in recent years - had no idea he was even sick. :(  Universally viewed by the hockey community as a real classy guy.

 

[Runkle]

BBC confirming Charlie Watts, drummer for the Rolling Stones, aged 80

 

[johnnycakes]

BBC confirming Charlie Watts, drummer for the Rolling Stones, aged 80

Ooof.  This one hurts. 

 

[Dr. Octopus]

Ooof.  This one hurts. 

It sure does.

 

[dickey moe]

The Stones have seemed immortal forever. Makes you wonder how long the other guys will last. 

 

[HellToupee]

Damn. Truly a legend and a groove that will never be replaced

 

[Ted Lange as your Bartender]

As one famous story from the band’s heyday goes, Jagger once phoned Watts’ hotel room in the midst of an all-night party asking “Where’s my drummer?” Watts reportedly got up, shaved, dressed in a suit, put on a tie and freshly shined shoes, descended the stairs, and punched Jagger in the face, saying: “Don’t ever call me your drummer again. You’re my ####ing singer!”

Legend.

 

[2Squirrels1Nut]

As one famous story from the band’s heyday goes, Jagger once phoned Watts’ hotel room in the midst of an all-night party asking “Where’s my drummer?” Watts reportedly got up, shaved, dressed in a suit, put on a tie and freshly shined shoes, descended the stairs, and punched Jagger in the face, saying: “Don’t ever call me your drummer again. You’re my ####ing singer!”

Legend.

Rules

 

[El Floppo]

An old drummer friend of mine (touring pro guy...he played for Paul Young and a zillion others) posted something on LinkedIn not long ago congratulating a friend of his who was going to be filling in for Watts on upcoming Stones gigs/tour. Got me thinking and worried about Watts as I hadn't heard anything about his health... RIP- an absolute legend and one of the coolest seeming dudes out there.

 

[wikkidpissah]

my clock has stopped. RIP -

 

[JaxBill]

The Stones have seemed immortal forever. Makes you wonder how long the other guys will last. 

I can remember working the summer after I graduated HS and it was a big deal Mick Jagger turned 40. Now people are like reminiscing of the good old days of the Steel Wheel tour (1989-90) when Mick could still get around on stage
 

 

[johnnycakes]

I can remember working the summer after I graduated HS and it was a big deal Mick Jagger turned 40. Now people are like reminiscing of the good old days of the Steel Wheel tour (1989-90) when Mick could still get around on stage
 

I saw the Stones in Boston in 2013 or 2014, whenever their 50 and counting tour took place.  Mick was getting around plenty well then still.  

 

[El Floppo]

I saw the Stones in Boston in 2013 or 2014, whenever their 50 and counting tour took place.  Mick was getting around plenty well then still.  

Pretty sure he's still popping out kids fortnightly

 

[JaxBill]

@SoccerInsider: Now I'm in my car
I got the radio down
An' I'm a'yellin' at the kids in the back
'Cause they're bangin' like'a Charlie Watts

#RIPCharlieWatts

 

[gump]

BBC confirming Charlie Watts, drummer for the Rolling Stones, aged 80

  Stay strong Mick, Keith, and Ronnie...

 

[BroncoFreak_2K3]

  Stay strong Mick, Keith, and Ronnie...

Ronnies the youngster at 74. Wild.

Isnt Wyman still around? If so he’s gotta be mid-80s…

 

[Bracie Smathers]

I can remember working the summer after I graduated HS and it was a big deal Mick Jagger turned 40. Now people are like reminiscing of the good old days of the Steel Wheel tour (1989-90) when Mick could still get around on stage

Found a band for the high school dance yet Milo?

 

[Godsbrother]

An old drummer friend of mine (touring pro guy...he played for Paul Young and a zillion others) posted something on LinkedIn not long ago congratulating a friend of his who was going to be filling in for Watts on upcoming Stones gigs/tour. Got me thinking and worried about Watts as I hadn't heard anything about his health... RIP- an absolute legend and one of the coolest seeming dudes out there.

He had some kind of procedure a few months ago, said he was good but doctor encouraged him to sit out this tour.   

It is a bummer because I had tickets to see the Stones last year but Covid ruined that.   But I'll be going this October and I expect there will be a tribute to Charlie...

 

[Zeppelin]

One thing that sucks about getting older is seeing this happen more and more to various musicians that I grew up listening to.

 

[johnnycakes]

In memory of Charlie Watts, recorded live at the Boston Garden June of 2013.  You can't hear this one anywhere else!

https://vimeo.com/manage/videos/591719874

 

[Leroy Hoard]

An old drummer friend of mine (touring pro guy...he played for Paul Young and a zillion others) posted something on LinkedIn not long ago congratulating a friend of his who was going to be filling in for Watts on upcoming Stones gigs/tour. Got me thinking and worried about Watts as I hadn't heard anything about his health... RIP- an absolute legend and one of the coolest seeming dudes out there.

His friend filling in for Charlie is Steve Jordan, maybe best known as a resident drummer on SNL and David Letterman.

 

[Godsbrother]

Time waits for no one, and it didn't wait for Charlie...

 

[Dr. Octopus]

Ronnies the youngster at 74. Wild.

Isnt Wyman still around? If so he’s gotta be mid-80s…

Bill Wyman is the oldest but left the band around  1991.

 

[Dr. Octopus]

His friend filling in for Charlie is Steve Jordan, maybe best known as a resident drummer on SNL and David Letterman.

He was also part of Keith Richards' "solo" backing band, The Expensive Winos since the 80s.

 

[Gr00vus]

His friend filling in for Charlie is Steve Jordan, maybe best known as a resident drummer on SNL and David Letterman.

Steve Jordan is a monster on drums. Yet he only plays what the song needs.

Charlie Watts had the perfect feel for what the Stones did, or maybe a lot of the reason the Stones sound like they do is because of Watts's feel.

 

[Tom Servo]

Damn. Truly a legend and a groove that will never be replaced

The irony is that Watt’s real musical passion was jazz. In later years he’d put together different groups. 

 

[northern exposure]

@SoccerInsider: Now I'm in my car
I got the radio down
An' I'm a'yellin' at the kids in the back
'Cause they're bangin' like'a Charlie Watts

#RIPCharlieWatts

Great John Hiatt lyrics.

 

[Doug B]

Damn. Truly a legend and a groove that will never be replaced

The irony is that Watt’s real musical passion was jazz. In later years he’d put together different groups. 

Watts always had his hand in multiple genres. In tribute: Charlie Watts on the kit standing right up to Howlin' Wolf (vox) and Eric Clapton (guitar) -- "Killing Floor" (1971)

 

[wikkidpissah]

British comedian Sean Locke died.

I stumbled upon him years ago when I stopped watching regular TV and caught Brit TV game shows and this guy and his odd-ball comedy.  He would just go off the reservation and everyone would go with him to this odd Sean Locke world that was ...

 Just brilliant.

Sean Locke Those kids were sh!t

Sean Locke's greatest achievement Rectum of the Year

Sean Locke Makes Jimmy Carr cry from laughing

Sean Locke Carrot in a box

spent the last week hitting youtube for doses of this bloke - gleefully mean & perversely decent man. the stand-up is good, but those relaxed-format, game/chat shows (like the 8 out of 10 Cats "panel" show that featured Locke as in Bracie's links) the British have are sumn i'd to like to watch here. so bittersweet that his passing is the only reason i found out about him - he's really brightened my week. RIP -

 

[wikkidpissah]

Wattsie warm-up. Miss you, Charlie. RIP -

 

[woodstock]

Lee 'Scratch' Perry, Jamaican dub pioneer, dies at 85. 

My favorite by him. 

Raw Chaw

 

[Ted Lange as your Bartender]

Ed Asner

https://twitter.com/deadline/status/1432031219521314820?s=10

Betty White is now the last MTM’er standing

 

[jamny]

Ed Asner

https://twitter.com/deadline/status/1432031219521314820?s=10

Betty White is now the last MTM’er standing

We've been rewatching the MTM show from the beginning. Him and Ted really made that show. RIP Lou

 

[SoBeDad]

Ed Asner

https://twitter.com/deadline/status/1432031219521314820?s=10

Betty White is now the last MTM’er standing

Betty White will be 100 years old next January. Jimmy Carter will be 97 later this year. More people are living longer. 

 

[Binky The Doormat]

We've been rewatching the MTM show from the beginning. Him and Ted really made that show. RIP Lou

classic line. 

 

[identikit]

RIP you fellow old codger

 

[Bracie Smathers]

spent the last week hitting youtube for doses of this bloke - gleefully mean & perversely decent man. the stand-up is good, but those relaxed-format, game/chat shows (like the 8 out of 10 Cats "panel" show that featured Locke as in Bracie's links) the British have are sumn i'd to like to watch here. so bittersweet that his passing is the only reason i found out about him - he's really brightened my week. RIP -

If you like 8 out of 10 does countdown then you have to check out WILTY 

I'd suggest starting with season 3 to present.  Sean Lock made appearances as did Jimmy Carr.  

Some of my favorite episodes:

Season 8 episode 6 Rickshaw story

Season 4 episode 3  Horse Story

Season 7 episode 8  Airship story

 

[wikkidpissah]

Ed Asner

https://twitter.com/deadline/status/1432031219521314820?s=10

Betty White is now the last MTM’er standing

a great spokesman for unions, anachronistic as that may currently be, as well. RIP -

 

[Runkle]

If you like 8 out of 10 does countdown then you have to check out WILTY 

I'd suggest starting with season 3 to present.  Sean Lock made appearances as did Jimmy Carr.  

Some of my favorite episodes:

Season 8 episode 6 Rickshaw story

Season 4 episode 3  Horse Story

Season 7 episode 8  Airship story

Been a WILTY fan for many years. Big fan. Being adapted for the US but it'll suck. Still, UK version is awesome.

Lee's invite to the royal wedding one of the funniest things I've seen. 

 

[Bracie Smathers]

Been a WILTY fan for many years. Big fan. Being adapted for the US but it'll suck. Still, UK version is awesome.

Lee's invite to the royal wedding one of the funniest things I've seen. 

That is hysterical.

Or Greg Davies Vegetables  story.  Or the Baboon area story, or Henning Wehn Interpol story.

 

[Mrs. Rannous]

Love Ed Asner.  He was a classic.

 

[Tom Servo]

Ed Asner

https://twitter.com/deadline/status/1432031219521314820?s=10

Betty White is now the last MTM’er standing

This should not surprise you; Betty White is one tough mamma jamma.  She once had a black guest on her show back in the 50s.  Network told her not again...she did it again.  They cancelled her show.  She gave zero Fs.

 

[facook]

Been a WILTY fan for many years. Big fan. Being adapted for the US but it'll suck. Still, UK version is awesome.

Lee's invite to the royal wedding one of the funniest things I've seen. 

Wow, that's brilliant.  Unfortunately in America it will end up like this.   

 

[Binky The Doormat]

Wow, that's brilliant.  Unfortunately in America it will end up like this.   

agreed ...but gotta tell you, the people in that video were pretty ####### funny in their day

 

[Binky The Doormat]

agreed ...but gotta tell you, the people in that video were pretty ####### funny in their day

and btw ...to say that uk humor is more sophisticated and/or more progressive than american humor is pretentious

Monty Python blew the lid off of things for skit comedy - can't be compared ...but stand up ...not even close - 'Merica!!!

come at me.

 

[facook]

agreed ...but gotta tell you, the people in that video were pretty ####### funny in their day

It's not the people, it's the construct.  We can't even do Password or Hollywood Squares right anymore.  Funny, smart people given the time and space to be naturally funny.  It's all quick one-liners, that aren't that funny.  You can see in the Brit videos, the brilliant people are the producers.  They set up the funny stuff.  The funny people work it.

Our producers don't have the patience for funny, on those types of shows.

 

[northern exposure]

and btw ...to say that uk humor is more sophisticated and/or more progressive than american humor is pretentious

Monty Python blew the lid off of things for skit comedy - can't be compared ...but stand up ...not even close - 'Merica!!!

come at me.

All I will say in response is, attend the Just for Laughs comedy festival in Montreal or watch videos from it. You will see amazing comedians from all over the world. They may not be as famous as some of their American counterparts, but they are just as funny. 

 

[Binky The Doormat]

It's not the people, it's the construct.  We can't even do Password or Hollywood Squares right anymore.  Funny, smart people given the time and space to be naturally funny.  It's all quick one-liners, that aren't that funny.  You can see in the Brit videos, the brilliant people are the producers.  They set up the funny stuff.  The funny people work it.

Our producers don't have the patience for funny, on those types of shows.

wouldn't argue that ...I would just hit the internet/podcast and listen to hilarious guys

 

[wikkidpissah]

Love Ed Asner.  He was a classic.

that shows spunk!

 

[Mrs. Rannous]

that shows spunk!

Booooo!