The RIP Thread

[steve]

I owned Rick's Phast Jr. speakers for several years and enjoyed them greatly. He designed them so that some minor tweaking could be accomplished, which I greatly appreciated.

I have heard only good things about him.

One of the good guys in the industry.

steve

[P.I.]

I recently played organ on this collaboration of a Ray Charles and Nora Jones tune. Billy Preston played on the original. big shoes to fill. I'm no Biilly P but I felt like I was channeling him when recording it.

https://www.bandlab.com/paris2crains/here-we-go-again-ray-charles-6d55ebcc?revId=5a78877a-751f-ec11-981f-a04a5e798978

  Love it, Bob!

[Nick B]

I recently played organ on this collaboration of a Ray Charles and Nora Jones tune. Billy Preston played on the original. big shoes to fill. I'm no Biilly P but I felt like I was channeling him when recording it.

https://www.bandlab.com/paris2crains/here-we-go-again-ray-charles-6d55ebcc?revId=5a78877a-751f-ec11-981f-a04a5e798978

I am just catching up on some older threads and really enjoyed listening to this. Very nice, Bob

[James Edward]

George Frayne, the main man in front of Commander Cody and His Lost Planet Airmen, died on September 30, 2021.
They never had much popularity, but for some reason I really enjoyed them.

They were the first concert I ever went to- my older sister was going with three of her friends and I tagged along. I was around 12 or so; they were smoking pot on the way to the show at Farmingdale State College, and I just couldn’t believe I was there.

Three faves albums:

‘Lost In The Ozone’
‘Live From Deep In The Heart Of Texas’
‘We’ve Got A Live One Here!’

[P.I.]

George Frayne, the main man in front of Commander Cody and His Lost Planet Airmen, died on September 30, 2021.
They never had much popularity, but for some reason I really enjoyed them.

They were the first concert I ever went to- my older sister was going with three of her friends and I tagged along. I was around 12 or so; they were smoking pot on the way to the show at Farmingdale State College, and I just couldn't believe I was there.

Three faves albums:

'Lost In The Ozone'
'Live From Deep In The Heart Of Texas'
'We've Got A Live One Here!'

I'm sure he's driving a hot rod Lincoln up there!

[dflee]

Just found out we lost Paddy Maloney of the Chieftens 10/12/21.
Saw them at Merlfest and found it to be quite refreshing. He performed on all 44 albums from the group.

Don

[steve]

A talent with a magnificient voice, Jay Black, from Jay and the Americans, has passed away. Cara Mia was one
of the very first records I purchased.

https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=Cara+mia+mi&view=detail&mid=5C67D2027C5C493B901A5C67D2027C5C493B901A&FORM=VIRE

What a story he tells at 62 and a performance.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9oFW6rmtUXY

steve

[Nick B]

A talent with a magnificient voice, Jay Black, from Jay and the Americans, has passed away. Cara Mia was one
of the very first records I purchased.

https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=Cara+mia+mi&view=detail&mid=5C67D2027C5C493B901A5C67D2027C5C493B901A&FORM=VIRE

What a story he tells at 62 and a performance.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9oFW6rmtUXY

steve

A little more info on Jay Black...
https://www.republicworld.com/entertainment-news/hollywood-news/jay-black-former-frontman-of-rock-band-jay-and-the-americans-passes-away.html

[James Edward]

Bernard Haitink- Dutch conductor and violinist. Oct 21, 2021.
Not as famous as some others, but I've heard his name and work many times throughout the years.

[James Edward]

Max Townshend. 12/31/21
https://positive-feedback.com/industry-news/the-passing-of-max-townshend-of-townshend-audio/

[P.I.]

Max Townshend. 12/31/21
https://positive-feedback.com/industry-news/the-passing-of-max-townshend-of-townshend-audio/

Yep, we geezers are falling by the wayside...

[P.I.]

J. D. Crowe of New South and overall bluegrass fame has passed away.

He inspired legions of banjo pickers with his incredible virtuosity...

J.D., Tony Rice and Ricky Skaggs - enjoy :

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Py9ZPX-8CUE

[rpf]

The great Ronnie Spector has passed away at 78:

https://www.cnn.com/2022/01/12/entertainment/ronnie-spector-the-ronettes-dies/index.html

[P.I.]

The great Ronnie Spector has passed away at 78:

https://www.cnn.com/2022/01/12/entertainment/ronnie-spector-the-ronettes-dies/index.html

The Ronettes we're the soundtrack of my junior high school experience.

[Nick B]

The great Ronnie Spector has passed away at 78:

https://www.cnn.com/2022/01/12/entertainment/ronnie-spector-the-ronettes-dies/index.html

The Ronettes we're the soundtrack of my junior high school experience.

Yes, I enjoyed her and the Ronettes. Was curious about Phil Spector and wasn't aware he died January 2021.