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Sid33 wrote: ↑

Sun Jun 01, 2025 8:11 am

DB10GOONER wrote: ↑

Fri May 23, 2025 7:43 pm

mcdowell42 wrote: ↑

Wed May 21, 2025 5:53 pm

George Wendt who played Norm in comedy series Cheers

RIP

Was very sad to hear this. I loved Cheers back in the day. RIP "Norm!"*

(*Yelled for effect).

Used to record it then watch when I got home pished on Fri nights.
I remember a mate had loaned me a vhs of The Pogues live, I gave it back not realising I'd taped 3 episodes of Cheers over it, he went mental

Norm! (*) Was a far better act than the Pogues so what's the problem!?

OneBardGooner wrote: ↑

Mon Jun 02, 2025 10:02 am

Sid33 wrote: ↑

Sun Jun 01, 2025 8:11 am

DB10GOONER wrote: ↑

Fri May 23, 2025 7:43 pm

mcdowell42 wrote: ↑

Wed May 21, 2025 5:53 pm

George Wendt who played Norm in comedy series Cheers

RIP

Was very sad to hear this. I loved Cheers back in the day. RIP "Norm!"*

(*Yelled for effect).

Used to record it then watch when I got home pished on Fri nights.
I remember a mate had loaned me a vhs of The Pogues live, I gave it back not realising I'd taped 3 episodes of Cheers over it, he went mental

Norm! (*) Was a far better act than the Pogues so what's the problem!?

Never!!!!
Thing is he wasnt really a mate, but an Ingerlish lad who frequented the Pub i'd taken as my local when I lived in Swindon (the jacobs ladder in stratton what a fucking pub that was)
Any ways apparently he was a complete nutter and if he'd not had a week to calm down, then you wouldn't have the pleasure of my company on here

I don't suppose you could uhmmm 'Expand' on that just a little could you Sid?

Source BBC:


R.I.P: Brian Wilson (Beachboys)

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cg71xrxrn8go

Something of Genius.....

OneBardGooner wrote: ↑

Wed Jun 11, 2025 8:02 pm

Source BBC:


R.I.P: Brian Wilson (Beachboys)

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cg71xrxrn8go

Something of Genius.....

Yeah, sad news. Even as a (mostly) metal fan, I've always loved the Beachboys. They wrote so many great unforgettable songs.

RIP.

Yes, he had a talent for not only composing catchy tunes (with great 'hooks') but was the reason their Harmonies were exquisite.

I went to the Mid-Summers Day Bash at the Old Wembley in 1975 the line-up was very weighted towards American bands. But a very memorable day, blazing sunshine and loads of American Pussy

The Eagles were amazing but they also had Jackson Browne on Piano and Organ that day and performed 3 of his songs...

The Beach Boys came on and TOTALLY Blew the Place Apart ... I mean just remembering it now and I get Goosey Bumps!


Elton John (who had a very strong backing band) came on at about 7:30pm(ish).. He had just released a Dble Album 'Captain Fantastic And The Dirt Brown Cowboy', He opened with Funeral For a Friend (Amazing song) But then went straight into songs from the new album which the majority didn't seem to know... by 8:30pm people were leaving in their droves including me and my mates and Some Very Nice Tanned Chicks from California....


We showed them London ... I remember waking up in their Hotel Room with the Hangover of a Lifetime....











That's me on the far left 37 rows back in a white "Yes" T-shirt


EDIT: Just found this:


https://www.udiscovermusic.com/stories/ ... bley-show/