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  1. OldStrummer

    DEATHS ; Notable Passings; The Thread to Pay Last Respects

    It's an odd obituary: Phil Spector, Convicted Murderer And Pioneering Pop Producer, Has Died
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    DEATHS ; Notable Passings; The Thread to Pay Last Respects

    Dang. Another one. David Darling (March 4, 1941 – January 8, 2021) was an American cellist and composer. In 2010, he won the Grammy Award for Best New Age Album. He has performed and recorded with Bobby McFerrin, Paul Winter Consort, Ralph Towner and Spyro Gyra and released many solo albums...
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    DEATHS ; Notable Passings; The Thread to Pay Last Respects

    Re: Gerry Marsden and Claude Bolling. More signs of my disappearing youth. Names that today would barely register a raised eyebrow in some circles, but had significant impact on this (then) young man. The Merseybeat, which would introduce the world to the Beatles had its adherents, and...
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    First, let me wish everyone here a Happy New Year! As the Who sang in their rock opera, Tommy, "I've got a feeling twenty one / Is going to be a good year. / Especially if you and me / See it in together." Of course, the title of the song is 1921, but hey, who's counting, eh? Now, I haven't...
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    DEATHS ; Notable Passings; The Thread to Pay Last Respects

    Famed French designer Pierre Cardin dies at 98 Upon graduating from college, I accepted a full-time position at a men's clothing store I'd worked at part time while attending school. Cardin was to me the epitome of men's fashions. His ties were nonpareil, his suits fit me as if I were his...
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    DEATHS ; Notable Passings; The Thread to Pay Last Respects

    Leslie West, Frontman and Guitarist for Rock Band Mountain, Dies at 75 Leslie West, known best as the frontman and guitarist for rock band Mountain, died on Tuesday. He was 75 years old. West's publicist confirmed his death to the L.A. Times, saying the musician's cause of death was cardiac...
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    DEATHS ; Notable Passings; The Thread to Pay Last Respects

    Harold Budd, ambient composer and Eno collaborator, dies of COVID-19 complications at 84 Harold Budd (Harold Budd) By RANDALL ROBERTSSTAFF WRITER DEC. 9, 2020 9:46 AM The minimalist composer and musician Harold Budd, whom collaborator Brian Eno once described as being “a great abstract painter...
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    DEATHS ; Notable Passings; The Thread to Pay Last Respects

    Bond. . . James Bond. He made the role, and started a franchise. R. I. P., 007.
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    DEATHS ; Notable Passings; The Thread to Pay Last Respects

    Eddie Van Halen, 65 of throat cancer. Van Halen was one of rock's cleanest and tastiest guitar "heros," fronting his own band and playing on recording by other notable musicians. https://nypost.com/2020/10/06/eddie-van-halen-dead-at-65/
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    Thank you! It seems Bickmore and Kahl's (the product I saw on Amazon) were mentioned several times. I'll look into the Bickmore. I'll probably try one or the other.
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    I did some searches, so this question isn't completely out of the blue, but I'm looking for a "majority" of opinions, if such a thing exists. I have a Pantropic LiteFelt hat that I love the fit, love the color, love the size of the brim, and love the overall look. What I don't love is the...
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    DEATHS ; Notable Passings; The Thread to Pay Last Respects

    There are now students entering college who were not even born the day the Towers were destroyed. Sadly, many of the institutions of higher learning seem to have now ignored this part of our history.
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    DEATHS ; Notable Passings; The Thread to Pay Last Respects

    Dame Diana Rigg, co-star of the British TV series, "The Avengers" and "Game of Thrones," at 82. Diana Rigg was one of the first television actresses that convinced me that I was going to grow up heterosexual.
  16. OldStrummer

    What Hat Are You Wearing Today ?

    I decided I needed to get away from the negativity and covidiocy, and perhaps against my better judgment, I decided to head off to Barbados. In the weirdest travel itinerary I've ever had, I had to fly through Toronto, Canada to go south to Bridgetown. And my connecting flight isn't for...
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    DEATHS ; Notable Passings; The Thread to Pay Last Respects

    Trini Lopez, singer, guitarist and actor, "Lemon Tree" was perhaps his best known song. He had two guitars he designed for Gibson that considered collectors' items. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trini_Lopez He was 83. They say "complications from COVID-19."
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    DEATHS ; Notable Passings; The Thread to Pay Last Respects

    The "trifecta" is complete. Saxon was a very versatile actor, appearing in "Enter the Dragon" with Bruce Lee, but appearing often in "heavy" roles. He only achieved "A" status when he starred in the television series The Bold Ones, just before his appearance with Lee. R. I. P., Mr. Saxon.
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    DEATHS ; Notable Passings; The Thread to Pay Last Respects

    Regis Philbin, popular television talk personality, 88. https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/name/regis-philbin-obituary?pid=196545556
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    DEATHS ; Notable Passings; The Thread to Pay Last Respects

    Peter Green, virtuoso guitar player and co-founder of the popular Fleetwood Mac, at home in his sleep, at 73. https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-53540860 Green never attained the superstar status of his contemporaries, Eric Clapton, Jimmy Page and Jeff Beck, partly because of mental...
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    DEATHS ; Notable Passings; The Thread to Pay Last Respects

    Carl Reiner, 98. I first knew about Reiner as Alan Brady on the Dick Van Dyke show. He became a giant in the entertainment industry as an actor, director, writer and award winner. On June 29.
  23. OldStrummer

    Post New Hats Here!

    Arrived today, just about 30 minutes ago, and the timing couldn't be better. We've entered the "hazy, hot and humid" days of summer, and this will be a welcome addition to my outdoor walks. I call this photo my "COVID face and Sunbody hat." :)

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