The day the music died.

[WinterDeere]

 

[kenmbz]

Jimmy Cliff at 81.
One of the last of the original Reggae legends.

Jimmy Cliff - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

Saw him many years ago when they had a big sun splash concert in NYC

 

[WinterDeere]

Well, it's been 30 years since there's been anything new to report on Zappa, but I found this to be one of the best of countless short retrospectives on him and his work.

 

[caver]

Steve Cropper, guitarist for Booker T and the MG's, Otis Redding and Blues Brothers, passed away.

 

[murphy1244]

It is with profound sadness that we share the news of the passing of Stephen Lee Cropper, who died peacefully in Nashville today at the age of 84.
Steve was a beloved musician, songwriter, and producer whose extraordinary talent touched
millions of lives around the world. As the legendary guitarist for Booker T. & the M.G.‘s and the architect of the Stax Records sound, he helped create some of the most enduring songs in music history, including “(Sittin’ On) The Dock of the Bay,” “Soul Man,” “Knock on Wood,” and “In the Midnight Hour.” A Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductee, Grammy Award winner, and
Songwriters Hall of Fame honoree, Steve’s influence on American music is immeasurable.
While we mourn the loss of a husband, father, and friend, we find comfort knowing that Steve
will live forever through his music. Every note he played, every song he wrote, and every artist
he inspired ensures that his spirit and artistry will continue to move people for generations.
Steve is survived by his loving wife, Angel Cropper; his children Andrea and Cameron Cropper, Stevie, and Ashley, along with countless musicians and fans whose lives he transformed through his extraordinary gift.
The family thanks everyone for their love, support, and respect for their privacy during this difficult time.

 

[masseyrider]

Rock und Roll heaven just got even better.

 

[kenmbz]

I saw Cropper, Matt Guitar Murphy and the rest of the blues brothers band (minus Akroyd and Belushi) a long time ago. It was a great night of fun in a small bar on the upper east side.
Fun group of people who stayed after to just chat with all of us in the bar after they played.

 

[ArlyA]

I saw Cropper, Matt Guitar Murphy and the rest of the blues brothers band (minus Akroyd and Belushi) a long time ago. It was a great night of fun in a small bar on the upper east side.
Fun group of people who stayed after to just chat with all of us in the bar after they played.

Wow, that would have been really something to attend.

 

[WinterDeere]

This gem from 2019 popped back up on my YouTube feed, and despite no recent deaths (thankfully) in Gentle Giant since Greg Shulman in 2023, I figured this was as good a place to post as any. One of those rare cases where I think the cover tune is better than the original:

 

[Jstpssng]

Since we're posting things popping up on youtube, this Christmas gem from Ian Anderson and Co showed up on mine today. I hope that you enjoy it as much as I did.

 

[Jstpssng]

Chris Rea died at 74.

Chris Rea, rock and blues singer-songwriter, dies aged 74

Middlesbrough-born musician had hits with Driving Home for Christmas, On the Beach and The Road to Hell

www.theguardian.com

 

[Happy in NC]

Bummer!! I was listening to him not 15 minutes ago

 

[Jstpssng]

Bummer!! I was listening to him not 15 minutes ago

On the radio? That's how I found out, they mentioned it right before playing "Road to Hell."

 

[Happy in NC]

That's what I was listening to. I have the CD

 

[NHBX]

Original Jethro Tull guitarist Mick Abrahams dead at 82

Mick Abrahams played on Jethro Tull’s first album, This Was, before launching Blodwyn Pig

www.loudersound.com

 

[WinterDeere]

Original Jethro Tull guitarist Mick Abrahams dead at 82

Mick Abrahams played on Jethro Tull’s first album, This Was, before launching Blodwyn Pig

www.loudersound.com

Without any doubt, in terms of both composition and performance, one of the few greatest bands of the entire 20th century. I'm not sure how much of that greatness we can pin specifically on Mich Abrahams, but he was part of it, nonetheless.

 

[Kyle_in_Tex]

My older brother came to visit me once about 25 years ago, and I told him where the key was because we weren't home from a trip yet. When I got home he was listening to Jethro Tull's greatest hits CD and told me "This really is a great CD and that it brought back a lot of memories."