Musical Deaths 2021:

[JeromeD]

I loved the live clip Ruby. It just drew me in. Fascinating stuff. RIP David. People are going to remember you for sure.

[Ruby]

^Yes it's a marvelous clip. And a crying shame. 

They've been working on an album which was set to be released in January 2022. They'll probably still release it but it will be so tough for everyone.

[CRAZY-HORSE]

STONEWALL JACKSON  (country singer)

aged: 89

cause: vascular dementia

the article:  Grand Ole Opry country singer Stonewall Jackson dies at 89 (msn.com)

his Wiki:  Stonewall Jackson (musician) - Wikipedia


i know very little of his music as he wasnt a major star on the charts but he did have 2 #1 hits and a dozen or so top 10 hits...

only thing i really know and thats becuase a back tracked from Elvis' cover to hear the original:

[James Otto Sweet Heart]

Gary Scruggs who is the son of legendary Earl Scruggs is another recent departure. He was 72 and I believe December 1st was his final day. As of this time, the cause of death has not been shared.

God bless you and his family always!!!

Holly

[Ruby]

Sorry to learn that John Miles has died. I was introduced to his music a very long time ago and it left a lasting impression - I still occasionally listen to his earlier albums. He also sang on a couple of APP albums and was seemingly still in fine voice up to quite recently. He passed away yesterday at the age of 72, after a short illness. Another of the truly talented ones gone. Damn. 

From his Rebel album - great album altogether - still know all the songs and order of play - must've listened a LOT! - "You Have it All" ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MBbg5wn4bC0

From Stranger in the City - "Remember Yesterday" ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLL9IuOba8s

From APP's Tales of Mystery and Imagination ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WMsqOV7ZmeA

From APP's Pyramid - "Shadow of a Lonely Man" ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=895Y11nLIpc

Yet another APP - Gaudi - "La Sagrada Familia" ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bPrRQrv3yDc

and of course, his best known song, also from Rebel ... R.I.P. John Miles ... 

[CRAZY-HORSE]

^^
bloody hell!
if they keep on going we'll only be left with Bieber, Spears, Minaj, Megan, Jojo Cat and a hundred " 'Lil's "....God help music!

[JeromeD]

RIP John Miles. A musician's musician. Very talented guy. I know some of his albums and obviously his work with APP as well. He will be missed for sure.

[CRAZY-HORSE]

ROBBIE SHAKESPEARE   reggae musician

aged:  68

cause:  complications after surgery

the article:  Robbie Shakespeare dies aged 68 (msn.com)

his Wiki:  Robbie Shakespeare - Wikipedia

i know nothing of the dude but he is obviously well respected as he has worked with the likes of McCartney, Dylan, Jagger, Tosh, Marley, Browne, Sting, Armatrading and Carly Simon to name a few...

i know nothing so i cant post any clips but there are people on the forum who like Reggae so may know more than i do.

[JeromeD]

A great bass player - loved his stuff with Knopfler and Marley. RIP Robbie. They'll be grooving at the Pearly Gates!

[CRAZY-HORSE]

MIKE NESMISTH  (the monkees, the one who wore the beanie)

aged:  78


cause: heart failure following quadruple pypass surgery in July.

the article:  The Monkees singer Mike Nesmith dies at 78 (msn.com)

Monkees Wiki:  The Monkees - Wikipedia

his Wiki:  Michael Nesmith - Wikipedia

okay,
pop's first manufactured group,
were meant to be some sort of answer to Beatles (why or how, i will never know!)
had some decent singles and a kooky TV series which was okay..
the dude had a half decent country/pop crossover career and toured until the whole Covid thingy...
his biggest claim to fame IMO, was writing "different drum" for Stone Poneys.

his most recognisable solo hit as a tribute: