Ashes to ashes, Stardust to dust.
Born Bernard Jewry, became first Shane Fenton and then Alvin Stardust. A significantly less creepy glam rock idol than Gary Glitter, although musically he was less significant too (The Glitter Bands two drummer line up and the call and response routines were amongst the most innovative in the history of Rock and Roll). Still for all that My Coo ca Choo remains one of my favourite songs of the glam rock era.
One can only hope that there won’t be a flood of disclosures now about his past life that would tarnish his memory.
The man taught me how to cross the road back in the day- RIP
Tommy Gemmell RIP
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RIP
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Seems you’ve jumped the gun mate
Time for The Selfish Giant to rebrand.
Sick rumour to spread @The Selfish Giant
Time for The Selfish Giant to rebrand.
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Huh ??
Lay off @The Selfish Giant please Sid
A friend in need mate…
Haven’t heard anyone on the phone in a panic like that in a long time.
Hopefully I deleted them before most of the board saw your posts
Klas Ingesson, former Sweden midfielder, died from cancer today. He was part of the team that finished third in the 1994 World Cup and had spells in Italy and England.
I found this article on him interesting a few months back:
http://www.theguardian.com/football/blog/2014/may/21/klas-ingesson-manager-cancer
He was still managing in the Swedish top flight despite being very weak and confined to a wheelchair.
Legendary clarinetist Acker Bilk died today.
I was in Donie McLoughlins pub one night about 20 years ago. Acker was playing in the Red Kettle theatre across the street. Acker repaired to Donies for refreshments several times during the show and we ended up having the mother and father of a session together, which ended up with the lady of the house taking off his bowler hat and polishing his bald head roaring Acker is a knacker at the bemused Englishman.
His biggest hit Stranger on the Shore was the first tune to simultaneously top the British and UK charts.
Acker RIP
That’s a damn shame @Fagan ODowd . He must have been a big age.
85 according to Wikipedia
I have to say he was some fucking crack.
Joe Walsh, Former TD, and Minister for Agriculture during the 2001 Foot and Mouth Crisis has passed away aged 71.
Very sad news indeed… But what the fuck has it got to do with this thread??
Former RTÉ broadcaster, author and academic Brian Farrell has died at the age of 85.
He presented numerous political programmes on RTÉ, including election and budget specials.
Mr Farrell, who was born in 1929, was educated at UCD and then at Harvard.
He was subsequently appointed an associate professor in Government and Political Science in UCD.
Mr Farrell began broadcasting in 1957, initially on radio, and he became known for his interviews, particularly those with politicians.
He worked on numerous television programmes during his time with RTÉ, including Broadsheet, Newsbeat, 7 Days, The Political Programme, Frontline, Today Tonight and Prime Time.
His published works included Chairman or Chief (1971), The Founding of Dáil Éireann (1971), Seán Lemass (1983), and Child Poverty in Ireland (2000).
RTÉ Director General Noel Curran said: "Brian Farrell was one of the most respected and talented current affairs presenters ever to appear on RTÉ.
"Having started out on Radio Éireann, he was there from the very beginning of Telefís Éireann in 1962.
"On Broadsheet, Newsbeat, 7 Days, Today Tonight, and Prime Time, his incisive analysis was paired with a unique presentation style and a depth of knowledge about Irish politics that was extraordinary.
“He was also a fantastic colleague. Wise, witty, supportive but also not afraid to challenge, he was a hugely positive presence on the Current Affairs team. I consider it a privilege to have worked with him. Our thoughts are with his family.”
Chancellor of the National University of Ireland Dr Maurice Manning described Mr Farrell as an outstanding broadcaster, a fine academic and an inspiring lecturer.