______ Passed Away Today, RIP (5 Viewers)

[Ilov80s]

For those that only knew of Jerry Lee Lewis as the Balls of Fire guy, the second stage of his career turned him into a country music legend.

The Country Music of The Killer

I don't listen to much country, but his stuff is legit.

 

[Pip's Invitation]

I'm not too familiar with his country stuff, but "What Made Milwaukee Famous (Made a Loser Out of Me)" is one the best song titles in any genre.

 

[Bracie Smathers]

RIP the Killer.
Nod to the Peter Weir thread and to a scene in my and Wikkid's favorite Weir flick.
The Year of Living dangerously dance scene

 

[Uruk-Hai]

There's a pretty famous story about Jerry Lee and Chuck on tour together in the 50s. Both insisted that they be the closer on a show. Berry won out, so Lewis went on stage pissed off and tore it up. At the end of his set, he poured lighter fluid on his piano and torched it. He stalked off stage and said "I'd like to see ANY son of a ***** follow that".

 

[Uruk-Hai]

I don’t think JLL would sit down at the same table with Berry. Great musician but a nightmare of a person.

Chuck was a miserly, perverted *******, but Jerry Lee wasn't exactly Fred Rogers. He married his teenaged cousin. Of course, he lied to the press about her age saying she was 16 (figuring that would make it better!) instead of the 14 she was. Then told the press that she's "all woman to me".

Elvis was freaky, too. Even Fats.......

Then you have Little Richard and you're in a whole other galaxy. Although, Richard may have been the most true to himself of them all.

 

[Eephus]

Dead Kennedys drummer D.H. Peligro died at age 63 after an accidental fall.

This one hits hard. I knew him as Darren back in the early 80s SF Punk scene. His roommate Karin was the person who introduced me to the future Mrs. Eephus 40 years. Like a lot of drummers, Darren was full of energy and made his presence felt whenever he was in the apartment. I'm happy he was able to battle through his addictions and continue making music for all these years. Based on his socials, he seemed to be in a good place for the past decade. The DKs got some of their money back from Jello and still had a loyal following, especially in Europe and Latin America. The world has lost a righteous dude and a helluva drummer.

 

[Encyclopedia Brown]

There's a pretty famous story about Jerry Lee and Chuck on tour together in the 50s. Both insisted that they be the closer on a show. Berry won out, so Lewis went on stage pissed off and tore it up. At the end of his set, he poured lighter fluid on his piano and torched it. He stalked off stage and said "I'd like to see ANY son of a ***** follow that".

Mike Judge had a cartoon series called "Tales From The Bus" which told anecdotes in animated form about the exploits of famous musicians.

There are a whole bunch about Jerry Lee Lewis.

This one is about his interactions with Elvis (both good and bad): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oh3J32ZJF3E

 

[BobbyLayne]

Julie Powell, age 49 (heart attack)

food writer of Julie & Julia fame

20 years ago she spent a year cooking (& blogging) 524 French recipes from Julia Child’s cookbook in her tiny Long Island City apartment.

The 2009 movie starred Amy Adams and was Nora Ephron’s final film as a director.

Loved her blog and was thrilled for her success that followed (best selling book, popular movie.) She was a unique voice and pioneered a whole new genre that many writers & YouTubers have tried to emulate.

 

[Kal El]

Julie Powell, age 49 (heart attack)

food writer of Julie & Julia fame

20 years ago she spent a year cooking (& blogging) 524 French recipes from Julia Child’s cookbook in her tiny Long Island City apartment.

The 2009 movie starred Amy Adams and was Nora Ephron’s final film as a director.

Loved her blog and was thrilled for her success that followed (best selling book, popular movie.) She was a unique voice and pioneered a whole new genre that many writers & YouTubers have tried to emulate.

That was actually a really good movie(I’m not generally a fan of those types of films), RIP Julie

 

[Chris B.]

I didn't see a post for the death of rapper, Takeoff (28), member of rap group Migos. Shot to death after an altercation the morning of Nov 1st.

 

[Eephus]

Rockabilly singer Robert Gordon died at age 75. He started off in the 70s NYC punk scene fronting Tuff Darts before switching styles to rockabilly. His first two albums with the great Link Wray on guitar are among the finest to come out of the rockabilly revival.

Robert Gordon - Someday Someway

I can't stand to see you sadI can't bear to hear you cryIf you can't tell me what you needAll I can do is wonder whySomeday, someway awwSomeday, someway, yea...

www.youtube.com

 

[Doug B]

I didn’t realize Robert Gordon recorded “Someday Someway”, but I knew that he was the first to record this Springsteen-penned tune:

- YouTube

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

m.youtube.com

 

[rockaction]

Dead Kennedys drummer D.H. Peligro died at age 63 after an accidental fall.

This one hits hard. I knew him as Darren back in the early 80s SF Punk scene.

I saw Jello memorializing him in my Twitter feed and felt instantly bad knowing he was too young. Sorry for your loss, Eephus.

 

[Eephus]

I didn’t realize Robert Gordon recorded “Someday Someway”, but I knew that he was the first to record this Springsteen-penned tune:

- YouTube

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

m.youtube.com

Gordon would have been bigger (and certainly richer) if he was a songwriter. There's an audience for rockabilly revivalism but it's pretty limited.

He did have excellent taste in choosing songs to cover.

 

[James Bond]

Ray Guy, Hall of Fame punter, and first punter ever selected in the first round of the NFL draft, dies at age 72.

 

[Parrothead]

..and the bucket went 65 yards in the air.. RIP

 

[Mrs. Rannous]

I did enjoy his HoF induction. One of the best ever.

 

[FairWarning]

Vince Dooley today too…

https://twitter.com/sethwemerson/status/1586099216975290371?s=46&t=isUfvW9kKqW9y8ch9tuWJw

Didn’t hear about this.

 

[facook]

Picked up Washington D/ST

Biz Markie - Just A Friend

Biz was a DMV area icon back in the day.

 

[Don Quixote]

Picked up Washington D/ST

Biz Markie - Just A Friend

Biz was a DMV area icon back in the day.

Is this an RIP to your fantasy team for picking up WAS, or posted in wrong thread?

 

[facook]

Picked up Washington D/ST

Biz Markie - Just A Friend

Biz was a DMV area icon back in the day.

Is this an RIP to your fantasy team for picking up WAS, or posted in wrong thread?

Bye week fill in.

Sorry about that.

 

[facook]

Picked up Washington D/ST

Biz Markie - Just A Friend

Biz was a DMV area icon back in the day.

Eephus knows what I'm talking about!

 

[Sullie]

Ray Guy, Hall of Fame punter, and first punter ever selected in the first round of the NFL draft, dies at age 72.

It was such a different time. I grew up in NE Ohio and I remember we had a big aerial antenna. We were about 150 miles south of Cleveland, 85 miles west of Pittsburgh and about 175 miles east of Columbus. That antenna picked up Cleveland, Columbus and Pittsburgh stations. So, on Sundays, we watched Browns/Steelers/Bengals in the early afternoon and either Dallas or Oakland in the late games so, I kinda grew up watching Ray Guy era Raiders every week. Ray Guy was amazing, he always looked pissed off and rarely did you ever see him happy with himself. He seemed like he was either disappointed or a kind of content. It was never "did you see that amazing punt. . . holy crap I'm awesome bro!" kind of a thing you see these days. He always seemed humble but mostly a competitor and back in those days, with the Raider's D, he seemingly could change a game with his "coffin corner" kicks. Thanks for giving this old football fan a lot of enjoyment over the years Ray!

 

[FairWarning]

College FB HOFer and pro bowler Dave Butz, 72.

 

[BobbyLayne]

Jules Bass director, producer of the iconic holiday shows Frosty the Snowman and Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer

Classics.

Missed this.

Many years ago I bought all the Bass/Rankin Christmas dvds for my daughter. Annual viewing in my childhood, and I was thrilled she loved them just as much. Also did Little Drummer Boy.

Fond childhood memory: when I was a very little guy, I used to belly laugh so hard every year when this scene came on:

Yukon Cornelius: This fog's as thick as peanut butter!
Hermey: You mean pea soup.
Yukon Cornelius: You eat what you like, and I'll eat what I like!

No, it's not even a little bit funny reading it, but I thought it was hilarious when I still had my baby teeth.

 

[BobbyLayne]

College FB HOFer and pro bowler Dave Butz, 72.

1983 Redskins had a turnover margin of +43. Butz had a 11.5 sacks and made his only All Pro team.

Dude was a force. Great college player and very solid DT, played forever.

TIL this bizarre factoid:

In 1975 Butz was granted free agency due to a mistake in his contract that he signed as a rookie in 1973. George Allen quickly signed him, but the NFL ruled that the Redskins had to pay the Cardinals 2 first-round picks (1977 & 1978) and a second-round pick (1979).

 

[boilerdave]

College FB HOFer and pro bowler Dave Butz, 72.

A great Boilermaker. RIP.

 

[Bracie Smathers]

I didn’t realize Robert Gordon recorded “Someday Someway”, but I knew that he was the first to record this Springsteen-penned tune:

- YouTube

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

m.youtube.com

I didn't either. I thought Marshall Crenshaw wrote that one.
I do prefer this version.

SOMEDAY SOMEWAY By Marshall Crenshaw

 

[BroncoFreak_2K3]

Aaron Carter. Sad

Aaron Carter dies at 34

Troubled former child star Aaron Carter, who soared to fame as a solo artist on the heels of his big brother Nick Carter’s success with the Backstreet Boys, has died.

www.yahoo.com

 

[SWC]

too bad about carter seemed like a trouble soul not good stuff take that to the bank brohans

 

[dickey moe]

Aaron Carter. Sad

Aaron Carter dies at 34

Troubled former child star Aaron Carter, who soared to fame as a solo artist on the heels of his big brother Nick Carter’s success with the Backstreet Boys, has died.

www.yahoo.com

Dude had some demons. RIP

 

[Judge Smails]

Had to hit rock bottom if he was living in Lancaster of all places. Serious demons. RIP Aaron

 

[krista4]

Mimi Parker, of the band Low. 55, cancer. :(

 

[rockaction]

Mimi Parker, of the band Low. 55, cancer. :(

Oh no. RIP. I have Secret Name by them and have listened to others. They were only getting better, apparently.

 

[Eephus]

I do prefer this version.

SOMEDAY SOMEWAY By Marshall Crenshaw

Crenshaw's still alive and probably touring somewhere

Yep Roc reissued his debut album for Record Store Day this year but it's still not streaming anywhere

 

[Eephus]

I followed the 90s Carter family because I have children of a certain age. My daughter @ditkaburgers still knows all the words to "Aaron's Party". It was sad to see Aaron go off the rails at such a young age.

 

[krista4]

Mimi Parker, of the band Low. 55, cancer. :(

Oh no. RIP. I have Secret Name by them and have listened to others. They were only getting better, apparently.

Considering putting "California" on my top 31 in honor. It was on my medium-list.

 

[Charlie Steiner]

I do prefer this version.

SOMEDAY SOMEWAY By Marshall Crenshaw

Crenshaw's still alive and probably touring somewhere

Marshall alternates with Robbin Wilson of The Gin Blossoms as the front man for The Smithereens. He also occasionally plays shows as the featured act.

 

[Eephus]

Mimi Parker, of the band Low. 55, cancer. :(

Oh no. RIP. I have Secret Name by them and have listened to others. They were only getting better, apparently.

Considering putting "California" on my top 31 in honor. It was on my medium-list.

Love their Xmas album

 

[rockaction]

Love their Xmas album

Just listened to a bit. Excellent cover of "Little Drummer Boy" and "Silent Night" is going now.

Sleep in heavenly peace
Sleep in heavenly peace

RIP.

 

[Eephus]

Love their Xmas album

Just listened to a bit. Excellent cover of "Little Drummer Boy" and "Silent Night" is going now.

Sleep in heavenly peace
Sleep in heavenly peace

RIP.

Too soon

 

[rockaction]

Too soon

Mary might oblige

I have no gift to bring
that's fit to give our king

Shall I play for you?

Mary nodded
The ox and lamb kept time

Pa rum pum pum pum

 

[Eephus]

Pa rum pum pum pum

The absolute worst of the popular Xmas songs. It killed Bing Crosby.

Low's version sounds like somebody left a vacuum cleaner running in the studio.

 

[rockaction]

The absolute worst of the popular Xmas songs

My friend Fittz hated it. I don't mind it. It's no skin off my back. It's an annoying song when done wrong. It's probably an annoying song when done right.

Low's version is fine to my ears. More than any other version.

I'm agnostic about a Christmas Carol.

 

[krista4]

It's an annoying song when done wrong. It's probably an annoying song when done right.

I don't mind it either.

 

[Bracie Smathers]

I do prefer this version.

SOMEDAY SOMEWAY By Marshall Crenshaw

Crenshaw's still alive and probably touring somewhere

Marshall alternates with Robbin Wilson of The Gin Blossoms as the front man for The Smithereens. He also occasionally plays shows as the featured act.

My cue to post two other favorite Crenshaw tunes.
MARY ANNE By Marshall Crenshaw
"CYNICAL GIRL" - Marshall Crenshaw

 

[The Dreaded Marco]

Mimi Parker, of the band Low. 55, cancer. :(

Oh no. RIP. I have Secret Name by them and have listened to others. They were only getting better, apparently.

Considering putting "California" on my top 31 in honor. It was on my medium-list.

Cue the Strings for me

 

[The Dreaded Marco]

Mimi Parker, of the band Low. 55, cancer. :(

Oh no. RIP. I have Secret Name by them and have listened to others. They were only getting better, apparently.

Things We Lost In The Fire and The Great Destroyer are my favorites.

This one hits me hard.

RIP

 

[Mile High]

McNab dies at 70, was 2021 U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame inductee

Peter McNab, color analyst for the Colorado Avalanche who played 14 NHL seasons as a forward, died Sunday. He was 70.

www.nhl.com

 

[facook]

Pa rum pum pum pum

The absolute worst of the popular Xmas songs. It killed Bing Crosby.

Low's version sounds like somebody left a vacuum cleaner running in the studio.

Mariah Carey would like a word.