Celebrity death that bummed you out the most... - Page 21

Trilby · 01-29-2007, 01:50 PM

They euthanized Barbaro today.

Very sad. I thought he would pull thru.

Shawnee123 · 01-29-2007, 02:36 PM

Aww, that sucks, Bri. I thought he was going to make it.

Spexxvet · 01-29-2007, 02:38 PM

That's a shame.

Trilby · 01-29-2007, 05:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shawnee123

Aww, that sucks, Bri. I thought he was going to make it.

Me, too. Poor baby. He was very brave.

Hoof Hearted · 01-29-2007, 08:50 PM

I also, was hoping Barbaro would make it. Even though he did not, his case has provided countless advances in the art of horse medicine and how to treat leg and hoof injuries for future horses.

I applaud the owners for trying to save his life in the face of such a traumatic injury. Their reasons weren't for monetary gain, it would have taken 20 years of stud fees to equal the amount he was insured for if he was just euthanized on the track at the time of his injury. Purely good motives, on their part. The horse won them a lot of money, they spent that money he earned, trying to save him...

...but I also have to think...
What sort of life would he have? A horse, bred to run...that could NEVER be allowed to run again. Well, now he is running free. Race on, Barbaro. Race on!

BrianR · 01-30-2007, 10:23 AM

I thought the burgers at Flying J tasted different!

Yes, I'm on my way to Hell...why do you ask?

Elspode · 02-06-2007, 08:13 PM

No one - *no one* - could sing a Western themed song like Frankie Laine. From "Rawhide" to "Gunfight at the OK Corral" to "High Noon" to "Blazing Saddles", Frankie Laine was *the* voice of old time Western adventure. The almost campy passion he put into a song was a throwback to earlier days. He was one of the last of the Italian crooners, they say, one of the last greats before Rock and Roll began to whittle away the audience for such performers.

Frankie Laine lived a long, productive and blessed life. He passed away today at the age of 93, leaving behind a legacy of music that few can equal, let alone surpass.

Frankie was more than a singer, though. He was also a staunch believer in the equality of all peoples, and he put his reputation to work at the height of his popularity by making frequent appearances in support of civil rights when no other Caucasian performers would. He even appeared on the struggling Nat King Cole program when ratings were sagging and advertisers balking at this groundbreaking variety show featuring another unexcelled great musician and singer.

I'm sad that I never got to see Frankie Laine in person. I am a doofus in that I only came to really appreciate the man and his music in the past ten years or so, but appreciate him I do...and will, for many years to come.

Thanks for the great music, Frankie. Thanks for widening my scope of listening and the appreciation of real talent in a world where so many "stars" are prefabbed and packaged. You were an original.

dar512 · 09-12-2007, 10:02 AM

Joe Zawinul passed away Tuesday. Joe was keyboard player for Cannonball Adderley's jazz group before forming the jazz-fusion pioneering Weather Report.

Zawinul wrote the song "Mercy, Mercy, Mercy" which was covered by The Buckingham's (among others).

Flint · 09-12-2007, 11:54 AM

Jazz giants like this have a discography too extensive to discuss at length, but suffice it to say he tracked with Miles Davis on In a Silent Way, and Bitches Brew. That speaks volumes right there. This dude was a founding father of what came to be known as the fusion movement.

jinx · 09-12-2007, 12:39 PM

I don't usually like birds, but Alex the parrot was very cool.

Elspode · 09-23-2007, 05:37 AM

Arguably the greatest ever to ply his particular craft, Marcel Marceaux has passed.

http://deathbeeper.com/0539622.html

May I suggest that, in his honor, we all observe a moment of loud and obnoxious yelling and screaming.

Griff · 09-23-2007, 07:39 AM

Lil' Pete's first fencing master worked for Santelli back in the day, when Santelli was Marceaux's fencing instructor. small world

There is a certain tempo to a fencing lesson where it builds and you finish strong. Marceaux was notorious for not taking the hint and stretching lessons out when Santelli was done with him. It would be ironic but was probably intentional.

BrianR · 09-23-2007, 08:16 AM

I heard he died quietly in his sleep....

xoxoxoBruce · 09-23-2007, 11:07 AM

Marceaux's death, like Osama's, unfortunately won't slow his minions a whit.

Cloud · 09-23-2007, 11:09 AM

I saw Marceaux live one time in Berkeley. He will be remembered.

01-29-2007, 01:50 PM	#301
Trilby Slattern of the Swail Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 15,654	They euthanized Barbaro today. Very sad. I thought he would pull thru. __________________ In Barrie's play and novel, the roles of fairies are brief: they are allies to the Lost Boys, the source of fairy dust and ...They are portrayed as dangerous, whimsical and extremely clever but quite hedonistic. "Shall I give you a kiss?" Peter asked and, jerking an acorn button off his coat, solemnly presented it to her. —James Barrie Wimminfolk they be tricksy. - ZenGum

01-29-2007, 02:36 PM	#302
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	Aww, that sucks, Bri. I thought he was going to make it. __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby

01-29-2007, 02:38 PM	#303
Spexxvet Makes some feel uncomfortable Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 10,346	That's a shame. __________________ "I'm certainly free, nay compelled, to spread the gospel of Spex. " - xoxoxoBruce

01-29-2007, 08:50 PM	#305
Hoof Hearted ...you smell something? Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Monroe, GA Posts: 420	I also, was hoping Barbaro would make it. Even though he did not, his case has provided countless advances in the art of horse medicine and how to treat leg and hoof injuries for future horses. I applaud the owners for trying to save his life in the face of such a traumatic injury. Their reasons weren't for monetary gain, it would have taken 20 years of stud fees to equal the amount he was insured for if he was just euthanized on the track at the time of his injury. Purely good motives, on their part. The horse won them a lot of money, they spent that money he earned, trying to save him... ...but I also have to think... What sort of life would he have? A horse, bred to run...that could NEVER be allowed to run again. Well, now he is running free. Race on, Barbaro. Race on! __________________ I have the ability of single-minded determination and focu...Hey, look! A horse!

02-06-2007, 08:13 PM	#307
Elspode When Do I Get Virtual Unreality? Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Raytown, Missouri Posts: 12,719	Frankie Laine Now Ghost Riding in the Sky No one - no one - could sing a Western themed song like Frankie Laine. From "Rawhide" to "Gunfight at the OK Corral" to "High Noon" to "Blazing Saddles", Frankie Laine was the voice of old time Western adventure. The almost campy passion he put into a song was a throwback to earlier days. He was one of the last of the Italian crooners, they say, one of the last greats before Rock and Roll began to whittle away the audience for such performers. Frankie Laine lived a long, productive and blessed life. He passed away today at the age of 93, leaving behind a legacy of music that few can equal, let alone surpass. Frankie was more than a singer, though. He was also a staunch believer in the equality of all peoples, and he put his reputation to work at the height of his popularity by making frequent appearances in support of civil rights when no other Caucasian performers would. He even appeared on the struggling Nat King Cole program when ratings were sagging and advertisers balking at this groundbreaking variety show featuring another unexcelled great musician and singer. I'm sad that I never got to see Frankie Laine in person. I am a doofus in that I only came to really appreciate the man and his music in the past ten years or so, but appreciate him I do...and will, for many years to come. Thanks for the great music, Frankie. Thanks for widening my scope of listening and the appreciation of real talent in a world where so many "stars" are prefabbed and packaged. You were an original. Attached Images __________________ "To those of you who are wearing ties, I think my dad would appreciate it if you took them off." - Robert Moog Last edited by Elspode; 02-06-2007 at 08:26 PM.

01-30-2007, 10:23 AM	#306
BrianR Cleverly disguised as a responsible adult Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 3,338	I thought the burgers at Flying J tasted different! Yes, I'm on my way to Hell...why do you ask?

09-12-2007, 10:02 AM	#308
dar512 dar512 is now Pete Zicato Join Date: May 2003 Location: Chicago suburb Posts: 4,968	Joe Zawinul passed away Tuesday. Joe was keyboard player for Cannonball Adderley's jazz group before forming the jazz-fusion pioneering Weather Report. Zawinul wrote the song "Mercy, Mercy, Mercy" which was covered by The Buckingham's (among others). __________________ "Against stupidity the gods themselves contend in vain." -- Friedrich Schiller

09-12-2007, 11:54 AM	#309
Flint Snowflake Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Dystopia Posts: 13,136	Jazz giants like this have a discography too extensive to discuss at length, but suffice it to say he tracked with Miles Davis on In a Silent Way, and Bitches Brew. That speaks volumes right there. This dude was a founding father of what came to be known as the fusion movement. __________________ **************** There's a level of facility that everyone needs to accomplish, and from there it's a matter of deciding for yourself how important ultra-facility is to your expression. ... I found, like Joseph Campbell said, if you just follow whatever gives you a little joy or excitement or awe, then you're on the right track. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Terry Bozzio**

09-12-2007, 12:39 PM	#310
jinx Come on, cat. Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: general vicinity of Philadelphia area Posts: 7,013	I don't usually like birds, but Alex the parrot was very cool. __________________ Crying won't help you, praying won't do you no good.

09-23-2007, 05:37 AM	#311
Elspode When Do I Get Virtual Unreality? Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Raytown, Missouri Posts: 12,719	A Mime is a Terrible Thing to Waste Arguably the greatest ever to ply his particular craft, Marcel Marceaux has passed. http://deathbeeper.com/0539622.html May I suggest that, in his honor, we all observe a moment of loud and obnoxious yelling and screaming. __________________ "To those of you who are wearing ties, I think my dad would appreciate it if you took them off." - Robert Moog

09-23-2007, 07:39 AM	#312
Griff still says videotape Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 26,813	Lil' Pete's first fencing master worked for Santelli back in the day, when Santelli was Marceaux's fencing instructor. small world There is a certain tempo to a fencing lesson where it builds and you finish strong. Marceaux was notorious for not taking the hint and stretching lessons out when Santelli was done with him. It would be ironic but was probably intentional. __________________ If you would only recognize that life is hard, things would be so much easier for you. - Louis D. Brandeis

09-23-2007, 08:16 AM	#313
BrianR Cleverly disguised as a responsible adult Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 3,338	I heard he died quietly in his sleep....

09-23-2007, 11:07 AM	#314
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	Marceaux's death, like Osama's, unfortunately won't slow his minions a whit. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

09-23-2007, 11:09 AM	#315
Cloud ... Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 8,360	I saw Marceaux live one time in Berkeley. He will be remembered. __________________ "Guard your honor. Let your reputation fall where it will. And outlive the bastards!"

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