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Finnforest 
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 Posted: February 08 2017 at 09:59 |
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Richard Hatch, of Battlestar Galactica, was 71.
http://www.msn.com/en-us/tv/celebrity/richard-hatch-%e2%80%98battlestar-galactica%e2%80%99-star-dead-at-71/ar-AAmIwuj |
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Dean
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Posted: February 08 2017 at 09:36 |
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I notice on FB that "IT Girl" Tara Palmer-Tomkinson has been found dead after being diagnosed with a brain tumour - not a 'music death' granted even though she was (surprisingly) an adequate piano player whose playing revealed a modicum of classical training. However, the drummer of the band I once managed was given free rehearsal space on her father's estate for several years and the guitar, cello and vocals for their debut album (The Failing Light) were recorded in one of his barns, as was the video for 'Ghost in my Emotion' (he is name-checked on the album liner notes).
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verslibre
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Posted: February 01 2017 at 11:46 |
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One day later and I still can't believe John's gone. So that's Squire, Lake and now Wetton, three of the finest bassists and vocalists to appear on some of the finest progressive rock records ever made.
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Dean
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Posted: February 01 2017 at 05:47 |
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Deke Leonard, guitarist and keyboard player with legendary Welsh proggers Man.
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Intruder
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Posted: January 31 2017 at 10:49 |
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I thought Mr. Wetton was recovering and planning shows.....sigh. RIP....a life well done. Simply a nice guy.
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I like to feel the suspense when you're certain you know I am there.....
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Posted: January 31 2017 at 10:48 |
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Apparently, Billy Sherwood is filling in for John Wetton on the Asia tour.
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Posted: January 31 2017 at 10:26 |
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Really really terrible news. I had a hell of a lot of time for John Wetton. Great vocalist, great bassist and a helluva nice guy too. Very sad.
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Posted: January 31 2017 at 08:43 |
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Wow........Insane.
RIP
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Modrigue
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Posted: January 31 2017 at 06:45 |
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Just listened to Asia - Fantasia this morning, before hearing the news.
RIP!
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Posted: January 31 2017 at 06:15 |
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I was compelled a few days ago to order the debut of Asia as well!
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rushfan4
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Posted: January 31 2017 at 05:50 |
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This is sad news. I just bought tickets to see Journey this summer and Asia (not sure if official Asia or John Payne's Asia) is the opening act. I was hoping that John would be there. A great bass player and one of the better prog voices.
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Tom Ozric
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Posted: January 31 2017 at 05:50 |
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Sheeeeeet !! Not Maestro Wetton. Incredible bassist, great vocalist. This is the first give heard this news.
R.I.P. John W. |
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Posted: January 31 2017 at 05:43 |
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This one really hurts. Wetton was a big part of my introduction to prog with Crimson, and, unlike many, I really liked the first couple of Asia albums, and the first couple of reunion albums. I am glad to say I saw him live.
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Posted: January 31 2017 at 05:43 |
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Is this some kind of vendetta against ex-KC bass players? Big fan of Wetton's bass playing - RIP.
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Posted: January 31 2017 at 05:35 |
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NOOOO! My favourite vocalist ...
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Posted: January 31 2017 at 05:14 |
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This hurts as much as Greg Lake's passing...RIP John Wetton.
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"My own response to King Crimson is one of quiet terror." - Robert Fripp
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Posted: January 31 2017 at 04:53 |
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We are once again star-less
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Posted: January 31 2017 at 04:07 |
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I just read than another prog icon, John Wetton, has passed away. RIP
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Posted: January 31 2017 at 04:07 |
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Not confirmed by his management as yet, but there are a lot of posts springing up that suggest that John Wetton has left us: http://forums.stevehoffman.tv/threads/rip-john-wetton.645554/. Very sad news indeed if it is true (and I guess it must be).
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Posted: January 28 2017 at 17:02 |
It looks like 2017 might compete with 2016 for prog/rock/metal deaths. Geoff was with Sabbath since 1980! Interestingly, the only Sabbath-related album he seems to not be on is Heaven and Hell's The Devil You Know. Geoff also appeared on Ozzy's Down To Earth and Tony Martin's solo albums Back Where I Belong and Scream. Edited by verslibre - January 28 2017 at 17:08 |
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