OBITUARIES

[Stanley]

St John Stevas has died. Coined the nickname TINA for the Blessed Margaret. From her mantra, "There is no alternative". Eccentric but basically a good man. Sacked by Maggy when she purged 'The Wets'.

[Tripps]

The obituary code has already been invoked. I have already heard him described as 'flamboyant' I didn't think we were still so coy.

[Stanley]

Found myself watching 'Bodyguard' last night. The film that made Whitney Houston famous. Quite spooky seeing it with hindsight.

[Sue]

Did anyone go to the Burnley match yesterday. There was an article on my dad in the programme.

[Stanley]

Nice Sue.....

[Tripps]

Whilst listening to WDVX.com regular Sunday morning programme. I learn that Earl Scruggs the legendary banjo player has died in Nashville last Wednesday aged 88yrs.

[Stanley]

I caught that on R4, they did a piece on his work.

[Sunray10]

The darts player Jocky Wilson (John Thomas Wilson) died on the 24th March aged 62 at Kincaldy, Fife, Scotland. Also famous for his beer drinking whilst playing darts !

[Bodger]

RIP Barney McKenna, 1939 - 2012, banjoplayer & singer with the Dubliners

[PostmanPete]

R.I.P. Jim Marshall - The man who caused my ears to ring from many a Who concert

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-17625335

[Stanley]

And Ferdinand Porsche, the designer of the 911 in the 1960s.

[Tardis]

Gail Usher, from the House of Flowers. Died in her sleep on Friday.

I will miss her warmth and laughter.

[Tizer]

The darts player Jocky Wilson (John Thomas Wilson) died on the 24th March aged 62 at Kincaldy, Fife, Scotland. Also famous for his beer drinking whilst playing darts !

But did he die while playing darts and drinking beer? That would be the way to go. Which reminds me, there was a spoof `My Week' article in The Times last Saturday and it had David Cameron and George Osborne playing darts. Nick Clegg was holding the board.

[Bradders Bluesinger]

A very old friend of mine died on April Fool's Day....I went to his funeral last Friday (The 13th!)...
Always had a good sense of Occasion and Humour...
We left the Crem in Bath to Gracie Fields singing "Wish me Luck as You Wave Me Goodbye"...and lots of folk sang.
He stopped short of having "Come on Baby , Light My Fire" as the curtains closed , but I'm sure it was considered.
(together with "Return To Sender" )
Bye bye Wilf !

[Stanley]

Today is the anniversary of Einstein's death in 1955. What an influential man!

[Tardis]

Gail Usher's "Celebration of Life" will be next Monday. See the House of Flowers window

[Nolic]

Drummer and singer with "The Band" Levon Helm has died aged 71 from throat cancer. The Band were Dylan's backing group when he went electric but are probably best remembered for their own songs including "The Weight". RIP.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8BAp5Bxp ... re=relatedNolic

[Nolic]

Bert Weedon the guitarist who wrote "Play in a Day" which tutored many of the rock guitarists of the 60's and 70's has died aged 91. The BBC news website outlined just how important a guitarist he was
"He began his career in showbusiness working with Ted Heath, Mantovani and The Squadronnaires, before becoming a featured soloist with the BBC Show Band show.
As a solo guitarist, he had many hits, including Guitar Boogie Shuffle, Apache and Nashville Boogie. In 1976 he became the first solo guitar player to top the Official Top 40 Album charts with 22 Golden Guitar Greats.
He was later in great demand with stars such as Sir Cliff Richard and Tommy Steele.
Weedon also accompanied artists such as Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Rosemary Clooney, Nat King Cole and Judy Garland." Wow. RIP Bert. Nolic

[Big Kev]

Bert Weedon the guitarist who wrote "Play in a Day" which tutored many of the rock guitarists of the 60's and 70's has died aged 91. The BBC news website outlined just how important a guitarist he was
"He began his career in showbusiness working with Ted Heath, Mantovani and The Squadronnaires, before becoming a featured soloist with the BBC Show Band show.
As a solo guitarist, he had many hits, including Guitar Boogie Shuffle, Apache and Nashville Boogie. In 1976 he became the first solo guitar player to top the Official Top 40 Album charts with 22 Golden Guitar Greats.
He was later in great demand with stars such as Sir Cliff Richard and Tommy Steele.
Weedon also accompanied artists such as Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Rosemary Clooney, Nat King Cole and Judy Garland." Wow. RIP Bert. Nolic

I remember seeing him in the 70's. A sad loss but not a bad innings at 91

[Stanley]

Bumped up

[Nolic]

RIP Jack Ashley. Former Labour MP and tireless supporter of the underprivileged and disabled people. Nolic

[Sue]

I was surprised that Bert Weedon was so old. RIP

[Sunray10]

Yes I second that R.I.P. Jack Ashley Mp for Stoke on Trent and the first blind member of parliament. And, also Bert Weeden the greatest ever guitar player. So many famous musicians have learned from his book.

[Stanley]

Charles Coulson, the man who Richard Nixon said was the son he never had has died. He was the man who said that he would crush anyone who opposed Nixon. Not a nice man....
Even though profoundly deaf, Jack Ashley became a major conviction politician and was tireless in his fight for disabled rights. An honest and principled man who will be missed.

[Tardis]

That was a good turn out for Gail Usher.

Standing room only at Holy Trinity Church, and even some warm words from the MP Andrew Stephenson

Anyone who wanted one, also got a flower

Wonder if that will make the papers?