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Post by bunkerfan on May 24, 2023 19:04:08 GMT
Tina Turner: Music legend dies at 83Singer Tina Turner, whose soul classics and pop hits like The Best and What's Love Got to Do With It made her a superstar, has died at the age of 83. Turner had suffered a number of health issues in recent years including cancer, a stroke and kidney failure. She rose to fame alongside husband Ike in the 1960s with songs including Proud Mary and River Deep, Mountain High. Dubbed the Queen of Rock 'n' Roll, Tina Turner was famed for her raunchy and energetic stage performances and husky, powerful vocals. She won eight Grammy Awards and was inducted into the Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame in 2021 as a solo artist, having first been inducted alongside Ike in 1991. Upon her solo induction, the Hall of Fame noted how she had "expanded the once-limited idea of how a Black woman could conquer a stage and be both a powerhouse and a multidimensional being". Younger stars who have felt her influence include Beyonce, Janet Jackson, Janelle Monae and Rihanna.
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Post by JTull 007 on May 24, 2023 23:55:09 GMT
One of my favorite songs.... ROCK IN PEACE TINA Tina Turner We Don't Need Another Hero Live 2009
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Post by bunkerfan on Jul 11, 2023 19:57:29 GMT
ROBIN ANDERSON 1931 – 2023
Robin Anderson was born on January 26th, 1931 to father James and mother Irene in Dunfermline, Scotland. He was the eldest of three brothers, Alistair and Ian following four and fourteen years later, respectively. Robin and Alistair attended Canmore Primary and Dunfermline High Schools.
Robin suffered a serious accident aged twelve when riding his bicycle in Dunfermline and in the recovery process learned to ice-skate as part of then forward-thinking physiotherapy. He persevered with this until at the age of 21 while attending Herriot Watt University studying Pharmacy he became the figure skating champion of Scotland and was invited to join a renowned touring ice-dancing company. Sadly, after two weeks of rehearsal Robin collapsed on the ice, his earlier injuries preventing him from following his dream to become a professional ice-dancer.
Robin then spent almost twenty years as a pharmacist in London and Edinburgh before taking the plunge and starting a new and late career in theatre management. Obtaining a bursary from the Arts Council he worked in several venues in England including the Phoenix Theatre in Leicester before getting the call to interview for the Administrator post at the newly-formed Scottish Theatre Ballet, which had developed from the Western Theatre Ballet and, under Director Peter Darrel, relocated to Glasgow with under its new title in 1969.
As a vital force in the Company, now renamed in 1974 simply as The Scottish Ballet, Robin was instrumental in building its commercial success and influence in the theatre arts inviting Margo Fonteyn to tour with them in Australia and New Zealand, Rudolf Nureyev in Spain and arranging tours throughout the UK along with principal productions at the home base in Glasgow at the Theatre Royal. He remained in his key post with the Scottish Ballet for almost the rest of his professional life before returning, after a refresher course, to become a locum pharmacist once again as a semi-retirement part-time job!
In later life Robin continued to be a supporter and Director of the Margaret Morris Movement along with his long-term partner Scottish dancer and choreographer Jim Hastie, b. 1936 - d. 2010. He also found time, while still physically active, to renew his interest in small boats along with brother Alistair through the Arthur Ransome Society and after Jim's death to tour around the UK by caravan with close friend Peter Brabender. Peter became his mainstay and carer in his final years and as huge fans of American musician Todd Rundgren, they organised a fan convention at Kelburn Castle, Largs to celebrate Todd's in-person 70th birthday - Robin's final moment in showbiz.....
Sadly, Robins childhood injuries were to revisit and and force him to become inactive during the last few years but his intellect and passion for the arts remained undiminished and his friendship and legacy will be remembered by many throughout the Scottish Arts community.
Rest in peace Robin
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Post by jackinthegreen on Jul 11, 2023 20:06:37 GMT
ROBIN ANDERSON 1931 – 2023
Robin Anderson was born on January 26th, 1931 to father James and mother Irene in Dunfermline, Scotland. He was the eldest of three brothers, Alistair and Ian following four and fourteen years later, respectively. Robin and Alistair attended Canmore Primary and Dunfermline High Schools.
Robin suffered a serious accident aged twelve when riding his bicycle in Dunfermline and in the recovery process learned to ice-skate as part of then forward-thinking physiotherapy. He persevered with this until at the age of 21 while attending Herriot Watt University studying Pharmacy he became the figure skating champion of Scotland and was invited to join a renowned touring ice-dancing company. Sadly, after two weeks of rehearsal Robin collapsed on the ice, his earlier injuries preventing him from following his dream to become a professional ice-dancer.
Robin then spent almost twenty years as a pharmacist in London and Edinburgh before taking the plunge and starting a new and late career in theatre management. Obtaining a bursary from the Arts Council he worked in several venues in England including the Phoenix Theatre in Leicester before getting the call to interview for the Administrator post at the newly-formed Scottish Theatre Ballet, which had developed from the Western Theatre Ballet and, under Director Peter Darrel, relocated to Glasgow with under its new title in 1969.
As a vital force in the Company, now renamed in 1974 simply as The Scottish Ballet, Robin was instrumental in building its commercial success and influence in the theatre arts inviting Margo Fonteyn to tour with them in Australia and New Zealand, Rudolf Nureyev in Spain and arranging tours throughout the UK along with principal productions at the home base in Glasgow at the Theatre Royal. He remained in his key post with the Scottish Ballet for almost the rest of his professional life before returning, after a refresher course, to become a locum pharmacist once again as a semi-retirement part-time job!
In later life Robin continued to be a supporter and Director of the Margaret Morris Movement along with his long-term partner Scottish dancer and choreographer Jim Hastie, b. 1936 - d. 2010. He also found time, while still physically active, to renew his interest in small boats along with brother Alistair through the Arthur Ransome Society and after Jim's death to tour around the UK by caravan with close friend Peter Brabender. Peter became his mainstay and carer in his final years and as huge fans of American musician Todd Rundgren, they organised a fan convention at Kelburn Castle, Largs to celebrate Todd's in-person 70th birthday - Robin's final moment in showbiz.....
Sadly, Robins childhood injuries were to revisit and and force him to become inactive during the last few years but his intellect and passion for the arts remained undiminished and his friendship and legacy will be remembered by many throughout the Scottish Arts community.
Rest in peace Robin
The dates show he was 92.....so a great innings especially after his serious accident when he was so young. R.I.P Robin.
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Post by JTull 007 on Jul 12, 2023 0:03:24 GMT
REST IN PEACE Robin Anderson extreme right of photo
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Post by bunkerfan on Dec 5, 2023 19:59:04 GMT
Denny Laine, Wings and Moody Blues musician, dies age 79Denny Laine, lead singer of the Moody Blues and a guitarist with Paul McCartney's band Wings, has died at the age of 79. His wife Elizabeth Hines said he died after a long battle with lung disease. "I was at his side, holding his hand as I played his favourite Christmas songs for him," she said in a statement. Among other achievements, Laine sang on the Moody Blues' multi-million selling Go Now and co-wrote the Wings hit Mull of Kintyre. Born Brian Hines in the Channel Islands, he grew up in Birmingham and was inspired to play guitar by jazz legend Django Reinhardt. His stage name derived from a childhood nickname, Denny, and his sister's favourite singer, Frankie Laine. (The similarity to Penny Lane, written by his future Wings' bandmate, was apparently coincidental.)
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Post by JTull 007 on Jan 10, 2024 3:02:31 GMT
REST IN PEACE LARA PARKER Angelique LINKLara Parker (October 27, 1937-October 12, 2023) also known as Mary Lamar Rickey, played Angelique the witch under her real name and in her guises of Cassandra Collins, Valerie Collins, and Miranda DuVal. She also portrayed Angelique Stokes Collins, Alexis Stokes, and Catherine Harridge Collins in the original Dark Shadows. She joined the cast in episode 368, and enjoyed a long tenure on the show, remaining a regular cast member until the final episode. She later portrayed Angelique Collins in the film Night of Dark Shadows.
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Post by woodsongs on Jan 10, 2024 9:29:42 GMT
RIP Tony Clarkin of Magnum. They have a new album out this week.
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Post by nonrabbit on Jan 25, 2024 6:53:31 GMT
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Post by woodsongs on Jan 25, 2024 9:12:27 GMT
Very sad news. RIP Melanie.
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Post by bunkerfan on Mar 17, 2024 12:14:19 GMT
Steve Harley: Cockney Rebel singer diesSteve Harley, the frontman of British rock band Cockney Rebel, has died at the age of 73. His best known song was Make Me Smile (Come Up and See Me) which went to number one in the charts in 1975. The musician had still been touring until recently, but cancelled dates to have treatment for cancer. His daughter Greta said Harley had "passed away peacefully at home", adding: "We know he will be desperately missed by people all over the world."
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Post by bunkerfan on Mar 31, 2024 7:15:33 GMT
R.I.P. Gerry Conway
Gerald Conway was an English folk and rock drummer and percussionist. He was best known for having performed with the backing band for Cat Stevens in the 1970s, Jethro Tull during the 1980s, and as a member of Fairport Convention from 1998 to 2022.
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