Another one gone.

[cee-dee]

Another star from times past has gone:-

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-35787187

[jd.linklater]

Another sad loss to the music world.

RIP Rick

[lightblueberet]

SQ fan for years...I'm gutted...RIP RP !  

[al**bear]

[evoman3957]

Breaking news on Sky..........George Michael " died peacefully at his home " aged 53.

[al**bear]

Just said yesterday that I didn't think 2016 had finished with celebs yet

I still don't

[al**bear]

Only found out yesterday that, Leon Russell (Bluesy Singer, songwriter and multi-instrument player) died in Aug

His career lasted 60 years, reasonably well known in the US, but You would have heard him on loads of other peoples records, like the Stones, Dylan, Beach Boys, Sinatra and many many more

He was a member of Delaney and Bonnie for 2 years ( late 60s supergroup, a bit like an early Travelling Wilburys)

He was Elton Johns hero, Elton copied His playing style on the keys

He wrote 'A Song for You' & 'Superstar' for the Carpenters - 'Delta Lady' Joe Cocker - 'Shine a Light' the Stones &

'This Masquerade' G Benson

[suzieseaside]

Memory going Al?!
Jd and you posted about Leon Russell in November. I remember someone had because I had one of his albums.

2016 seems to have been a bad year for musicians in particular, unless it's just because it's our generation that are going now (so more noticeable).

[cee-dee]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-38440648

[al**bear]

I realised later Suzie, I had separted the Musician who I'd been thinking about, months ago.  With the singer I was listening to on Saturday

getting auld

[al**bear]

Watership Down author Richard Adams dies aged 96

at least he had a good innings

[al**bear]

2016 just keeps taking People

Carrie Fisher passed away at 8:55 this morning  (US time)

[al**bear]

That is Pacific time - so about 4 pm GMT

[cottage-garden.1278]

Saddened by the news of Rick - saw Quo at their farewell tour at Crystal Palace, brilliant live act and made for a great day.  Saddened by the news of Liz Smith - she made me smile.  Totally shocked by the death of George Michael - wonderful voice and immensely talented.  Sorry to hear about Richard Adams - Many moons ago, the film of Watership Down encouraged me to read The Plague Dogs, that was a tear jerker as well.

R.I.P to all the above

[suzieseaside]

Only 60 years old too

RIP Carrie

[l111da]

I saw this today and I think this says everything about 2016...

[al**bear]

2016 is just taking the **bleep** Now

The beautiful Star Debbie Reynolds 84 has died after suffering a stroke

Only a Day after losing her Daughter Carrie

[al**bear]

Had to share this

(both 19 when they made these films)

[littleme61_6]

Such a very touching picture, as if now Mum and Daughter are walking towards their togetherness for ever. 

May they Rest in Peace. 

And all who have sadly passed away in 2016. All such a great loss. May they too Rest in Peace. 

[jd.linklater]

Gosh what a tragedy for the rest of their family, to lose two in as many days.

[cee-dee]

Al, I suppose this sums up 2016?:-

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cGyQmH9NZcw