Javascript Disabled Detected

You currently have javascript disabled. Several functions may not work. Please re-enable javascript to access full functionality.

Obituary Corner

Started by Futtocks , May 08 2012 04:03 PM

«
Prev

Next
»

Please log in to reply

488 replies to this topic

#281 Futtocks

Manager

Coach
15,912 posts

Posted 08 February 2013 - 11:08 AM

Sad to hear about Donald Byrd - even if you think you've never heard him, if you've heard a hip hop tune with sampled horns then you almost certainly have!

I only have one track of his, from a compilation album. But that track is 'Black Byrd' and it's seriously cool! The title track from one of Blue Note's biggest ever sellers.

"Journalists are meant to be neutral, for God's sake." - Stephen 'Wiggy' Jones

"Perhaps it would be better that future criticism of sports be made on the narrow basis of what is being discussed, without reference to other sports, unless those sports offer a solution to the problem in hand." - Brian 'Pigface' Moore

"What happens in rugby union? A player takes the ball, moves forward a little and gets tackled. A whole load of players then roll about on the ground. Pheep! The referee gives a penalty." - Simon Barnes

Back to top

#282 Futtocks

Manager

Coach
15,912 posts

Posted 15 February 2013 - 02:43 PM

Songwriter and record producer George 'Shadow' Morton, apparently. Can't find a link yet, though.

"Journalists are meant to be neutral, for God's sake." - Stephen 'Wiggy' Jones

"Perhaps it would be better that future criticism of sports be made on the narrow basis of what is being discussed, without reference to other sports, unless those sports offer a solution to the problem in hand." - Brian 'Pigface' Moore

"What happens in rugby union? A player takes the ball, moves forward a little and gets tackled. A whole load of players then roll about on the ground. Pheep! The referee gives a penalty." - Simon Barnes

Back to top

#283 Futtocks

Manager

Coach
15,912 posts

Posted 18 February 2013 - 12:40 PM

Derek Batey, host of 'Mr & Mrs'.

Mindy McCready, country singer. Suicide, apparently.

Rumours also abound that Richard Briers has died. :(Briers' death confirmed on the BBC.

Edited by Futtocks, 18 February 2013 - 12:44 PM.

"Journalists are meant to be neutral, for God's sake." - Stephen 'Wiggy' Jones

"Perhaps it would be better that future criticism of sports be made on the narrow basis of what is being discussed, without reference to other sports, unless those sports offer a solution to the problem in hand." - Brian 'Pigface' Moore

"What happens in rugby union? A player takes the ball, moves forward a little and gets tackled. A whole load of players then roll about on the ground. Pheep! The referee gives a penalty." - Simon Barnes

Back to top

#284 Ex-Kirkholt

Assistant Coach

Coach
1,531 posts

Posted 18 February 2013 - 01:31 PM

Rumours also abound that Richard Briers has died. :(Briers' death confirmed on the BBC.

79 - he had a good life !

Looks like it wer' organised by't Pennine League

Back to top

#285 Futtocks

Manager

Coach
15,912 posts

Posted 18 February 2013 - 01:32 PM

Obituary: Richard Briers

"Journalists are meant to be neutral, for God's sake." - Stephen 'Wiggy' Jones

"Perhaps it would be better that future criticism of sports be made on the narrow basis of what is being discussed, without reference to other sports, unless those sports offer a solution to the problem in hand." - Brian 'Pigface' Moore

"What happens in rugby union? A player takes the ball, moves forward a little and gets tackled. A whole load of players then roll about on the ground. Pheep! The referee gives a penalty." - Simon Barnes

Back to top

#286 Futtocks

Manager

Coach
15,912 posts

Posted 18 February 2013 - 01:35 PM

Obituary: Richard Briers

Cruelly, his final screen appearance was a cameo in a Danny Dyer film, for God's sake.

"Journalists are meant to be neutral, for God's sake." - Stephen 'Wiggy' Jones

"Perhaps it would be better that future criticism of sports be made on the narrow basis of what is being discussed, without reference to other sports, unless those sports offer a solution to the problem in hand." - Brian 'Pigface' Moore

"What happens in rugby union? A player takes the ball, moves forward a little and gets tackled. A whole load of players then roll about on the ground. Pheep! The referee gives a penalty." - Simon Barnes

Back to top

#287 Old Frightful

Manager

Coach
10,155 posts

Posted 18 February 2013 - 01:42 PM

Cruelly, his final screen appearance was a cameo in a Danny Dyer film, for God's sake.

He couldn't grumble though, he had a good life.

"I don't see what all the fuss is about. I mean, it's only fair after last year isn't it? Look Neil, just for you, I've put my best Rovers' tie on today in the hope it'll go some way to make up for it. Oh, by the way, Jon sends his regards."

Back to top

#288 terrywebbisgod

Coach

Coach
6,433 posts

Posted 18 February 2013 - 01:45 PM

He couldn't grumble though, he had a good life.

See post #284

Leeds Rhinos,STILL the only Grand Final winning club NOT to have cheated the salary cap.WCC Champions 2012.

Back to top

#289 hindle xiii

Manager

Coach
19,014 posts

Posted 18 February 2013 - 01:57 PM

Was it Mr Ben he narrated? I know his voice from somewhere else.

Back to top

#290 Futtocks

Manager

Coach
15,912 posts

Posted 18 February 2013 - 02:00 PM

Was it Mr Ben he narrated? I know his voice from somewhere else.

"Journalists are meant to be neutral, for God's sake." - Stephen 'Wiggy' Jones

"Perhaps it would be better that future criticism of sports be made on the narrow basis of what is being discussed, without reference to other sports, unless those sports offer a solution to the problem in hand." - Brian 'Pigface' Moore

"What happens in rugby union? A player takes the ball, moves forward a little and gets tackled. A whole load of players then roll about on the ground. Pheep! The referee gives a penalty." - Simon Barnes

Back to top

#291 Futtocks

Manager

Coach
15,912 posts

Posted 18 February 2013 - 02:01 PM

Ray Brooks narrated Mr Benn, I think.

"Journalists are meant to be neutral, for God's sake." - Stephen 'Wiggy' Jones

"Perhaps it would be better that future criticism of sports be made on the narrow basis of what is being discussed, without reference to other sports, unless those sports offer a solution to the problem in hand." - Brian 'Pigface' Moore

"What happens in rugby union? A player takes the ball, moves forward a little and gets tackled. A whole load of players then roll about on the ground. Pheep! The referee gives a penalty." - Simon Barnes

Back to top

#292 terrywebbisgod

Coach

Coach
6,433 posts

Posted 18 February 2013 - 02:02 PM

Was it Mr Ben he narrated? I know his voice from somewhere else.

He narrated Rhubarb and Custard,Mr Been was narrated by Ray Brooks.

Edited by terrywebbisgod, 18 February 2013 - 02:02 PM.

Leeds Rhinos,STILL the only Grand Final winning club NOT to have cheated the salary cap.WCC Champions 2012.

Back to top

#293 Futtocks

Manager

Coach
15,912 posts

Posted 18 February 2013 - 02:03 PM

Got that wrong - ignore.

Edited by Futtocks, 18 February 2013 - 02:05 PM.

"Journalists are meant to be neutral, for God's sake." - Stephen 'Wiggy' Jones

"Perhaps it would be better that future criticism of sports be made on the narrow basis of what is being discussed, without reference to other sports, unless those sports offer a solution to the problem in hand." - Brian 'Pigface' Moore

"What happens in rugby union? A player takes the ball, moves forward a little and gets tackled. A whole load of players then roll about on the ground. Pheep! The referee gives a penalty." - Simon Barnes

Back to top

#294 terrywebbisgod

Coach

Coach
6,433 posts

Posted 18 February 2013 - 02:04 PM

And, of course, Briers was also the voice of Penfold, from 'Dangermouse'.

That was David Jason.

Leeds Rhinos,STILL the only Grand Final winning club NOT to have cheated the salary cap.WCC Champions 2012.

Back to top

#295 WearyRhino

Assistant Coach

Coach
2,579 posts

Posted 18 February 2013 - 03:13 PM

That was David Jason.

No Penfold was Terry Scott.

Back to top

#296 tonyXIII

Assistant Coach

Coach
4,696 posts

Posted 18 February 2013 - 03:27 PM

I see the usual experts are out in force. :lol:

Rethymno Rugby League Appreciation Society
Founder (and, so far, only) member.

Back to top

#297 terrywebbisgod

Coach

Coach
6,433 posts

Posted 18 February 2013 - 03:33 PM

No Penfold was Terry Scott.

Overlooked the Penfold,only saw danger Mouse,my bad :blush:

Leeds Rhinos,STILL the only Grand Final winning club NOT to have cheated the salary cap.WCC Champions 2012.

Back to top

#298 Severus

Manager

Coach
12,267 posts

Posted 18 February 2013 - 03:45 PM

My favourite Richard Briers performance was as the voice of Fiver in Watership Down. RIP

Fides invicta triumphat

Back to top

#299 Old Frightful

Manager

Coach
10,155 posts

Posted 18 February 2013 - 04:19 PM

He narrated Rhubarb and Custard,Mr Been was narrated by Ray Brooks.

See posts 290 and 291.

"I don't see what all the fuss is about. I mean, it's only fair after last year isn't it? Look Neil, just for you, I've put my best Rovers' tie on today in the hope it'll go some way to make up for it. Oh, by the way, Jon sends his regards."