RIP Mort Walker creator of Beetle Bailey and Hi and Lois among others. https://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2018/01/28/581445338/mort-walker-the-man-behind-beetle-bailey-comic-strip-dies-at-94

He was still touring up until the pandemic hit. I can’t imagine how some of these folks can keep traveling and performing in their 80s. Fun fact: Bill Wyman, formerly of the Rolling Stones, is only 1 year younger than Jerry Lee Lewis. He’s 86.

Aww :frowning: Julie Powell, who wrote ‘‘Julie & Julia’’ Has died at 49 from cardiac arrest. For those that don’t know she documented her attempt to cook every recipe in Julia Child’s “Mastering the Art of French Cooking” in a popular blog that became a best-selling book and a hit movie. I love…

Those of us old enough to remember Hawkwind at their peak will mourn the loss of Nik Turner, founding member of the band. [image] Nik Turner, Hawkwind co-founder and saxophonist, dies aged 82 Member of influential British space-rock band also played in Sphynx, Inner City Unit and Space …

Also, announced on the same day, another rock hero from a different generation, Keith Levine. Founder member of The Clash and Public Image Ltd. two of the more important bands from the UK punk and post punk era. [image] Keith Levene, founding member of the Clash, dies at 65 Influential …

I saw all three bands live, at their peak, and those are great memories.

I guess he passed a few days ago, but Gallagher always made me laugh. [image] Gallagher, watermelon-smashing comedian, dead at 76 | CNN Comedian Gallagher, best known for his watermelon-smashing comedy routine and many popular specials in the 1980s, died Friday morning, according his man…

Aww :frowning: He used to come to Lake Luzerne where I grew up. He had a home either there or in Lake George and loved Waterhouse restaurant just down the road from me. I loved watching his performances when I was a kid … so funny!! [Gallagher - Sledge-O-Matic (The Maddest)]

Here is his Giant Couch segment too :grin: [Gallagher's Giant Couch]

[image] Wilko Johnson obituary Musician with Dr Feelgood whose stark chords and pin-sharp riffs made him one of the most distinctive of British rock guitarists from when he had hair … playing rhythm and lead at the same time [image] …

Chrstine McVie of Fleetwood Mac passed today at 79. [Christine-McVie-2014-via-Facebook]

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I guess he passed a few days ago, but Gallagher always made me laugh.

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