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By *lem-H-Fandango OP   Man
over a year ago

salisbury

Freddie mercury, and George Michael are dead. I think that world really is worse for their parting.

My question is this though, who are we taking for granted? Who is alive today who occupies that space that those guys did? When George died i was like "Oh that's a shame, my Mrs really liked wham", but only a few months later, his passing hit me really hard. "Where's that guy whose vulnerability is beautiful?" I found myself feeling like a part of me was gone. So who is it? Who's alive now whose soul is as beautiful as those guys? I don't it to be too late to appreciate them.

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By *stellaWoman
over a year ago

London

ErectJim

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By *owithflow321Man
over a year ago

Molesey

Pal, many great artists are not great until they have passed! Elvis, Prince, George, Karen Carpenter and many others were so gifted the pressure was too much

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

For me, the world got a little sadder when Stan Lee passed away.

David Attenborough is someone who I never want to leave. Me and my little one love watching his documentaries together

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By *modDMan
over a year ago

Lichfield


"Freddie mercury, and George Michael are dead. I think that world really is worse for their parting.

My question is this though, who are we taking for granted? Who is alive today who occupies that space that those guys did? When George died i was like "Oh that's a shame, my Mrs really liked wham", but only a few months later, his passing hit me really hard. "Where's that guy whose vulnerability is beautiful?" I found myself feeling like a part of me was gone. So who is it? Who's alive now whose soul is as beautiful as those guys? I don't it to be too late to appreciate them."

I think you're overplaying the importance of Mercury and Michael in relation to the whole world.

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By *lem-H-Fandango OP   Man
over a year ago

salisbury


"Pal, many great artists are not great until they have passed! Elvis, Prince, George, Karen Carpenter and many others were so gifted the pressure was too much"

Yep, lemmy said something like "I'll probably earn more when i die" and he was right. Rip Ian.

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By *modDMan
over a year ago

Lichfield


"Pal, many great artists are not great until they have passed! Elvis, Prince, George, Karen Carpenter and many others were so gifted the pressure was too much"

For those who remember Elvis going, that was something else.

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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

I'm not sure I have a list.

I was saddened by the deaths, this week, of Clive James and Jonathan Miller. They were ill and in their 80s. Gary Rhodes, though, was a little shock.

After his death was announced I read about the all the small kindnesses he did for others.

There are beautiful souls in all walks of life. The ones in my life could do with some attention. We always make time to go to the funerals but months and years can go by without contact or seeing each other.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Meat Loaf will be one that shakes me to the core.

Joanna Lumley, I think she's a beautiful human

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By *lem-H-Fandango OP   Man
over a year ago

salisbury

I think it might be robbie Williams.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

The world is full of beautiful souls if we look beyond the famous, beyond the shallow and find what lies beneath...

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By *SAchickWoman
over a year ago

Hillside desolate


"I think it might be robbie Williams. "

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By *lem-H-Fandango OP   Man
over a year ago

salisbury


"I'm not sure I have a list.

I was saddened by the deaths, this week, of Clive James and Jonathan Miller. They were ill and in their 80s. Gary Rhodes, though, was a little shock.

After his death was announced I read about the all the small kindnesses he did for others.

There are beautiful souls in all walks of life. The ones in my life could do with some attention. We always make time to go to the funerals but months and years can go by without contact or seeing each other.

"

I still miss Keith Floyd.

It's all in the flawed character.

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By *inn_the_humanMan
over a year ago

Edinburgh

It's going to sting when Bill Murray goes. Assuming I'm still here when it happens

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By *modDMan
over a year ago

Lichfield


"The world is full of beautiful souls if we look beyond the famous, beyond the shallow and find what lies beneath...

"

Princess Di has got a lot to answer for when it comes to people latching onto others' grief.

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By *modDMan
over a year ago

Lichfield

I did ponder the deaths of Strummer and Rik Mayall when they both went but that's because they were idols of my youth and both went suddenly but I can't pretend I was overly perturbed about either.

The 2 poor souls lost in London this week was much more of an upset.

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By *isaAndNicoleTransTV/TS
over a year ago

Southport / Ellesmere Port

David Bowie going killed me inside, so sad. Today I suppose it would be Elton John, Mick Jagger or Paul McCartney. Not because I like their music necessarily but because they are just legends that live forever.

If Kate Bush goes though, don't message me for a month

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By *modDMan
over a year ago

Lichfield


"David Bowie going killed me inside, so sad. Today I suppose it would be Elton John, Mick Jagger or Paul McCartney. Not because I like their music necessarily but because they are just legends that live forever.

If Kate Bush goes though, don't message me for a month "

Wowww

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

For me, its when the members of Bon Jovi slowly start to go.

Madonna will be huge, as well as Elton John. Tina Turner, Celine Dion, Garth Brooks, Barbara Streisand, Bono, Sting, Dave Grohl....

Although, lesser known artists affected me greatly. The Rev from Avenged Sevenfold. Delores O'Riordan was shocking. And every Canadian will get a little teary if you mention Gord Downie who loved this country so much that in his last legs of life that we all knew about, performed to say goodbye to all of us one last time.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Paul Simon and Tom Waits

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By *modDMan
over a year ago

Lichfield


"For me, its when the members of Bon Jovi slowly start to go.

Madonna will be huge, as well as Elton John. Tina Turner, Celine Dion, Garth Brooks, Barbara Streisand, Bono, Sting, Dave Grohl....

Although, lesser known artists affected me greatly. The Rev from Avenged Sevenfold. Delores O'Riordan was shocking. And every Canadian will get a little teary if you mention Gord Downie who loved this country so much that in his last legs of life that we all knew about, performed to say goodbye to all of us one last time. "

The most significant musical death in recent years (that I can think of) was Aretha Franklin. They played her songs on the radio for a couple of days and there were in-depth features on all new programmes but that was it, 2 days later it's all forgotten. Do not fret about the famous dying, it's a very short grieving process.

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By *stellaWoman
over a year ago

London


"Paul Simon and Tom Waits"

Paul Simon, actually that would get me playing endless tunes. Yes.

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By *stellaWoman
over a year ago

London

And Bob Dylan.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"For me, the world got a little sadder when Stan Lee passed away.

David Attenborough is someone who I never want to leave. Me and my little one love watching his documentaries together "

David Attenborough for sure

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

A famous non celeb - Queen Liz II.

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By *modDMan
over a year ago

Lichfield


"And Bob Dylan."

But all the people mentioned have got fuck-all left to offer us. U2 have been releasing the same stuff for years and we've got Greta to save the world. Bono is use to us any more. Same goes for all the others.

Now Viola Beach crashing in Sweden that night, that was sad. The worst ones must be Buddy Holly and Otis Redding, we really missed out there. Dylan has run his race.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Good question OP. There's so many!

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By *modDMan
over a year ago

Lichfield


"A famous non celeb - Queen Liz II.

"

At least we'll get a day off work for that one.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"A famous non celeb - Queen Liz II.

At least we'll get a day off work for that one."

This should be in my silver lining thread

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By *isaAndNicoleTransTV/TS
over a year ago

Southport / Ellesmere Port

Paul Weller as well as Kate Bush. And John Lydon/Johnnie Rotten

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"And Bob Dylan.

But all the people mentioned have got fuck-all left to offer us. U2 have been releasing the same stuff for years and we've got Greta to save the world. Bono is use to us any more. Same goes for all the others.

Now Viola Beach crashing in Sweden that night, that was sad. The worst ones must be Buddy Holly and Otis Redding, we really missed out there. Dylan has run his race.

"

Okay.

Theres been little snippets and comments you have made throughout this thread - in my opinion - that have gotten on my nerves with that I feel is undermining what's important to some people according to your own perception or opinion.

Clem - from what I can tell - nor anyone else here from what I can tell - did not ask for what I can see is as judgemental prose to follow what you want to push for your own agenda.

Thanks. And if you would like to discuss this further. My inbox is open.

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By *modDMan
over a year ago

Lichfield


"And Bob Dylan.

But all the people mentioned have got fuck-all left to offer us. U2 have been releasing the same stuff for years and we've got Greta to save the world. Bono is use to us any more. Same goes for all the others.

Now Viola Beach crashing in Sweden that night, that was sad. The worst ones must be Buddy Holly and Otis Redding, we really missed out there. Dylan has run his race.

Okay.

Theres been little snippets and comments you have made throughout this thread - in my opinion - that have gotten on my nerves with that I feel is undermining what's important to some people according to your own perception or opinion.

Clem - from what I can tell - nor anyone else here from what I can tell - did not ask for what I can see is as judgemental prose to follow what you want to push for your own agenda.

Thanks. And if you would like to discuss this further. My inbox is open.

"

Are you chatting me up?

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By *isaAndNicoleTransTV/TS
over a year ago

Southport / Ellesmere Port

The one that devastated me most after Bowie was Mark E Smith from The Fall. Most won't know him but a bloody genius.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Paul Simon and Tom Waits

Paul Simon, actually that would get me playing endless tunes. Yes. "

We’re all Slip Sliding Away

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By *B69Woman
over a year ago

Wiltshire

Have to say when I hear Whitney Houston playing I always think Its sad as with George Michael and feel that when Elton John goes that would be a loss

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By *modDMan
over a year ago

Lichfield


"The one that devastated me most after Bowie was Mark E Smith from The Fall. Most won't know him but a bloody genius. "

I get the like of Bowie and Dylan because they were special players, more than just what they originally became famous for. I understand why people would feel a certain amount of grief for their passing.

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By *lem-H-Fandango OP   Man
over a year ago

salisbury

Most of you are mentioning artists who have already moved on. You may think my mention of Robbie Williams to be flippant. Maybe you've never listened to him. I don't mean you've never heard him. There's more. George Micheal was much more than "Last Christmas", Freddie mercury was more than radio gaga, David Bowie was more than Major Tom. These people are ice sculptures. They're beautiful. When they're here you may see them as vacuous, vulgar. Worthless "pop". Then they're gone. I see them as tortured souls. They lay themselves bare, and we are shown pop stars.

They're tortured souls asking for help, yet, all they recieve is paparazzi and salacious stories.

They are more than the sum of their parts. Just listen.

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By *lem-H-Fandango OP   Man
over a year ago

salisbury

I totally agree with Elton John by the way, but he's obvious.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

David Grohl ,pure genius

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By *modDMan
over a year ago

Lichfield


"Most of you are mentioning artists who have already moved on. You may think my mention of Robbie Williams to be flippant. Maybe you've never listened to him. I don't mean you've never heard him. There's more. George Micheal was much more than "Last Christmas", Freddie mercury was more than radio gaga, David Bowie was more than Major Tom. These people are ice sculptures. They're beautiful. When they're here you may see them as vacuous, vulgar. Worthless "pop". Then they're gone. I see them as tortured souls. They lay themselves bare, and we are shown pop stars.

They're tortured souls asking for help, yet, all they recieve is paparazzi and salacious stories.

They are more than the sum of their parts. Just listen. "

George Michael was a genuine talent but I honestly think he messed his whole career up with 'that video'. I think he misjudged the public's perception of men giving blow jobs to strangers in a public toilet.

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By *lem-H-Fandango OP   Man
over a year ago

salisbury


"Most of you are mentioning artists who have already moved on. You may think my mention of Robbie Williams to be flippant. Maybe you've never listened to him. I don't mean you've never heard him. There's more. George Micheal was much more than "Last Christmas", Freddie mercury was more than radio gaga, David Bowie was more than Major Tom. These people are ice sculptures. They're beautiful. When they're here you may see them as vacuous, vulgar. Worthless "pop". Then they're gone. I see them as tortured souls. They lay themselves bare, and we are shown pop stars.

They're tortured souls asking for help, yet, all they recieve is paparazzi and salacious stories.

They are more than the sum of their parts. Just listen.

George Michael was a genuine talent but I honestly think he messed his whole career up with 'that video'. I think he misjudged the public's perception of men giving blow jobs to strangers in a public toilet. "

I think he didn't care what the public thought. And i fully support that point of view.

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By *modDMan
over a year ago

Lichfield


"Most of you are mentioning artists who have already moved on. You may think my mention of Robbie Williams to be flippant. Maybe you've never listened to him. I don't mean you've never heard him. There's more. George Micheal was much more than "Last Christmas", Freddie mercury was more than radio gaga, David Bowie was more than Major Tom. These people are ice sculptures. They're beautiful. When they're here you may see them as vacuous, vulgar. Worthless "pop". Then they're gone. I see them as tortured souls. They lay themselves bare, and we are shown pop stars.

They're tortured souls asking for help, yet, all they recieve is paparazzi and salacious stories.

They are more than the sum of their parts. Just listen.

George Michael was a genuine talent but I honestly think he messed his whole career up with 'that video'. I think he misjudged the public's perception of men giving blow jobs to strangers in a public toilet.

I think he didn't care what the public thought. And i fully support that point of view. "

Michael was notoriously highly sensitive to what the public thought of him.

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By *teveanddebsCouple
over a year ago

Norwich


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Michael was notoriously highly sensitive to what the public thought of him. "

Hmmm helping hundreds of rough sleepers on the understanding that he got no publicity doesn't really fit that image. George Michael helped others despite the fact he had his own demons to deal with. I think that makes ahim a pretty good human being!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

People die music lasts forever x

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By *on12xxMan
over a year ago

leeds

George Michael did loads of stuff for ill and vulnerable people. I know this is true.

Very sad he's gone and the music wow. Wham was part of my growing up

George Michael so missed.

John lennon and George so sad never got se the beatles

Mcarrtney so underrated due to lennonss death.

Prince Di shook the world

The Queen even if u don't like royalty is amazing her duty keeping country together after war. She has been their all my life when she goes I fear for our once special country

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By *on12xxMan
over a year ago

leeds

In music order

Beatles

Elvis

George Michael

People

Hope we never lose fireman Sam, postman pat and top gear 3 GT

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By *on12xxMan
over a year ago

leeds

Michael was notoriously highly sensitive to what the public thought of him.

Hmmm helping hundreds of rough sleepers on the understanding that he got no publicity doesn't really fit that image. George Michael helped others despite the fact he had his own demons to deal with. I think that makes ahim a pretty good human being!

George Michael. Did loads for hospice as well I know is true. He lost is partner and then mum.

However much money you got watching your mum die of cancer can mess anyone up

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By *ayjay218Man
over a year ago

Aberdeen

Like the 27 club, most are known because they passed. Kurt cobain at fifty now that is a enigma

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By *ayjay218Man
over a year ago

Aberdeen

Philanthropy is people trying to ease their own conscious. George Michael of what I’ve read is or was not like that at all. Like Bill gates who has dontaed billion or so to malaria prevention/treatment. Buying a Nobel prize!

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By *V-AliceTV/TS
over a year ago

Ayr


"Who is alive today who occupies that space that those guys did?"

Nobody. There's just shallow puddles of mediocrity at the bottom of the deep impressions they made.

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By *gnitemybodyWoman
over a year ago

Onestepoutofthedoor

I can't imagine the Queen not being Queen,surely she will live for ever.

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By *dward_TeagueMan
over a year ago

wolverhampton

I was genuinely saddened by George’s death but the one that left the biggest mark on me was John Lennon. I was young, impressionable and just getting into music and exploring different genres. He had so much more to give. Incredible to think that next year will be the 40th anniversary of his murder.

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By *iss_tressWoman
over a year ago

London


"The world is full of beautiful souls if we look beyond the famous, beyond the shallow and find what lies beneath...

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By *r MoriartyMan
over a year ago

The Land that time forgot (Norfolk)

Cliff Richard, so many great moments.

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By *ost SockMan
over a year ago

West Wales and Cardiff

In recent years, the ones that hit me the most were Gary Speed (watched Wales many times), Gil Scott-Heron (a real musical hero) and Christopher Hitchens.

Although I thought he was wrong on some things, I still watch clips of the latter and feel immensely sad that such an incredible mind is lost to us. I’d love to hear him comment on the state of the world today.

I can’t think of who that’s still with us would provoke that reaction, but I’m sure there are some. Was sad about Clive James and Jonathan Miller this week though. My dad knew the latter at uni (same course) and said he was great.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"

Michael was notoriously highly sensitive to what the public thought of him.

Hmmm helping hundreds of rough sleepers on the understanding that he got no publicity doesn't really fit that image. George Michael helped others despite the fact he had his own demons to deal with. I think that makes ahim a pretty good human being!

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By *a LunaWoman
over a year ago

South Wales

I’d be pretty gutted if anything happened to Madonna. I grew up listening to her music. I’ve seen her live. I might not enjoy all of her music now, but i’d still feel like it was the end of an era.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Dylan is still here. Not sure I'd describe him as a sweet soul though, but he's the most important musician of my life. If you want a sweet soul then Jeff Lynn. That guy has genius and humility in equal measure.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I’d be pretty gutted if anything happened to Madonna. I grew up listening to her music. I’ve seen her live. I might not enjoy all of her music now, but i’d still feel like it was the end of an era."

Like a Prayer is a seminal pop album. Whether you like her or not that album is undeniably brilliant.

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By *icplshropsCouple
over a year ago

Rock

Leslie Nielsen - was a very funny man in a world that needs laughter...

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By *lem-H-Fandango OP   Man
over a year ago

salisbury


"I’d be pretty gutted if anything happened to Madonna. I grew up listening to her music. I’ve seen her live. I might not enjoy all of her music now, but i’d still feel like it was the end of an era."

Good call.

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By *lem-H-Fandango OP   Man
over a year ago

salisbury


"

Michael was notoriously highly sensitive to what the public thought of him.

Hmmm helping hundreds of rough sleepers on the understanding that he got no publicity doesn't really fit that image. George Michael helped others despite the fact he had his own demons to deal with. I think that makes ahim a pretty good human being!

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By *ebel69Man
over a year ago

durham

the rolling stones still a class act and still touring

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

John Peel's death hit me hard as he was responsible for opening my ears to all the music I love.

I really couldn't say who's death would affect me when they pass.

I guess we do kinda take people for granted until they're gone.

I mean, before Peel died I didn't think about what it would be like if he wasn't with us anymore, but the day I heard the news I just couldn't stop the tears

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By *os19Man
over a year ago

Edmonton


"Freddie mercury, and George Michael are dead. I think that world really is worse for their parting.

My question is this though, who are we taking for granted? Who is alive today who occupies that space that those guys did? When George died i was like "Oh that's a shame, my Mrs really liked wham", but only a few months later, his passing hit me really hard. "Where's that guy whose vulnerability is beautiful?" I found myself feeling like a part of me was gone. So who is it? Who's alive now whose soul is as beautiful as those guys? I don't it to be too late to appreciate them."

. Both Freddie Mercury & George Michael passing away were a time of reflection for me as I liked both of their music especially George Michael.As outrageous as this will sound but Suggs the lead singer of Madness is someone who songs and videos I liked it always takes me back to my childhood where the world was a simpler place.Yes Suggs is nowhere near as talented as some of the other great singers already mentioned on this thread but his music and videos always make me feel good.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"John Peel's death hit me hard as he was responsible for opening my ears to all the music I love.

I really couldn't say who's death would affect me when they pass.

I guess we do kinda take people for granted until they're gone.

I mean, before Peel died I didn't think about what it would be like if he wasn't with us anymore, but the day I heard the news I just couldn't stop the tears "

Chris Cornell's suicide has been the worst one for me so far. I've loved his music for so many years and he wrote the best song about depression that I know. It's painful to know someone who gave so much pleasure felt so low.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Freddie mercury, and George Michael are dead. I think that world really is worse for their parting.

My question is this though, who are we taking for granted? Who is alive today who occupies that space that those guys did? When George died i was like "Oh that's a shame, my Mrs really liked wham", but only a few months later, his passing hit me really hard. "Where's that guy whose vulnerability is beautiful?" I found myself feeling like a part of me was gone. So who is it? Who's alive now whose soul is as beautiful as those guys? I don't it to be too late to appreciate them.. Both Freddie Mercury & George Michael passing away were a time of reflection for me as I liked both of their music especially George Michael.As outrageous as this will sound but Suggs the lead singer of Madness is someone who songs and videos I liked it always takes me back to my childhood where the world was a simpler place.Yes Suggs is nowhere near as talented as some of the other great singers already mentioned on this thread but his music and videos always make me feel good."

Talent is obviously a special thing but if someone's music moves you that's more important to me. To be honest I think that was the entire point of the band so you're just proving it worked and you're right, Night Boat to Cairo does make me think of a time that sometimes I'd long to go back to.

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By *ce WingerMan
over a year ago

P.O. Box DE1 0NQ

Being brought up on 70/80's Rock & Blues, it'll be a sad day for me when Eric Clapton pops his clogs.

Others will be Alice Cooper, Ozzy, Ian Gillan, Dave Gilmour, and Jeff Lynn to name just a few.

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By *arnayguyMan
over a year ago

Durham Tees

Robert Plant or Jimmy Page passing will hit a lot of people strongly, as will Mick or Keef.

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By *arnayguyMan
over a year ago

Durham Tees

As an afterthought, when composer John Williams dies, the huge number of movie sound tracks which have been a major part of peoples' lives, ET and Jaws to name just two, will surely hit home.

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By *ust ClareTV/TS
over a year ago

Settlewick!


"The one that devastated me most after Bowie was Mark E Smith from The Fall. Most won't know him but a bloody genius. "

Mark E Smith and John Peel were the musical deaths that affected me the most.

In time it will be Neil Young and Debbie Harry

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By *modDMan
over a year ago

Lichfield


"

Michael was notoriously highly sensitive to what the public thought of him.

Hmmm helping hundreds of rough sleepers on the understanding that he got no publicity doesn't really fit that image. George Michael helped others despite the fact he had his own demons to deal with. I think that makes ahim a pretty good human being!

George Michael. Did loads for hospice as well I know is true. He lost is partner and then mum.

However much money you got watching your mum die of cancer can mess anyone up"

I don't know what you think I've said there but it's widely accepted that Michael struggled with his declining popularity, watch the documentary. I'm not judging him or calling him a bad person. I'm sure lots of famous people struggle with it.

Seeing as you brought it up though; let's just be thankful that he never killed anybody that night that he drove his car through a shop window whilst off his head on various substances.

I know an innocent member of Joe Public being chalked off is not as important as a drug actic who can sing a bit carping it but still, it would have been a shame for the potential victim's family.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

A drug addict who can sing a bit? Wow. If that's genuinely how you see George Michael then I'm not sure what to say. If you want to assassinate his character then go ahead but dismissing his talent is just insane. He wrote songs, he didn't just sing them. He wrote songs people will be listening to in fifty years time.

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By *ifty grades of shadyCouple
over a year ago

Carisbrooke, Isle of Wight

David Gahan, from Depeche Mode. Been close to God a few times.

Axl Rose, for the life of me how any of the GnR haven't died is a miracle.

Eric Cantona, love him or hate him, football genius...

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By *modDMan
over a year ago

Lichfield


"A drug addict who can sing a bit? Wow. If that's genuinely how you see George Michael then I'm not sure what to say. If you want to assassinate his character then go ahead but dismissing his talent is just insane. He wrote songs, he didn't just sing them. He wrote songs people will be listening to in fifty years time. "

That was me nipping back because somebody turned something I said. I've posted on here before that I thought he was brilliant. Some of the stuff he wrote when he was 17/18, just a boy, was brilliant. Up there with the best writers at that age. Cowboys and Angels is such a fantastic song, shame it flew under the radar.

He was ruined by his lifestyle and his demons, that's a real shame. In effect he's more of a Pete Doherty than a Cliff Richard.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"A drug addict who can sing a bit? Wow. If that's genuinely how you see George Michael then I'm not sure what to say. If you want to assassinate his character then go ahead but dismissing his talent is just insane. He wrote songs, he didn't just sing them. He wrote songs people will be listening to in fifty years time.

That was me nipping back because somebody turned something I said. I've posted on here before that I thought he was brilliant. Some of the stuff he wrote when he was 17/18, just a boy, was brilliant. Up there with the best writers at that age. Cowboys and Angels is such a fantastic song, shame it flew under the radar.

He was ruined by his lifestyle and his demons, that's a real shame. In effect he's more of a Pete Doherty than a Cliff Richard.

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I couldn't agree with you more. I've obviously misunderstood, apologies. Praying for Time is so resonant now I can hardly bear to listen to it. I could die happy if I'd written that song. And don't tell me for a minute you can hear Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me without thinking of him, cos I can't.

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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

Tracey Chapman.

This one is for my funeral:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RyzTqv5fMsw

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By *ardiffCoupleNJCouple
over a year ago

Pontypridd/Rhyfelin


"Tracey Chapman.

This one is for my funeral:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RyzTqv5fMsw"

Wow.

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