Vale...and thanks! “When the moon is shining the cripple becomes hungry for a walk” ― Chinua Achebe, Things Fall Apart

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Shatner'sBassoon started the topic in Friday, 1 Apr 2016 at 12:18pm

And it's goodnight from him...

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seeds Tuesday, 12 Apr 2022 at 8:35pm

Awesome CBG

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stunet Wednesday, 13 Apr 2022 at 11:42am

Far out, what a photo!

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truebluebasher Wednesday, 13 Apr 2022 at 3:09pm

Qld Punkz salute the crew for showing utmost respect!
All suffer a setback losing our urban legends...we all gotta share the loss!

The Leader of our gang is taken out!
We all know the rules.
Qld Punkz usually come together to form new bonds...as a matter of survival.

You guys give a damn, so you're all officially life members of our gang from day one!
Chris & The Saints + Qld Punkz wouldn't have it any other way...one of us!

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blackers Wednesday, 13 Apr 2022 at 4:58pm

Hey TBB, not all is lost, Ed is still kicking out the jams. From recollection Andy M likes this one as well.

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seeds Friday, 22 Apr 2022 at 5:26pm

That’s was an interesting doco. Interesting life. Unusual

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blackers Saturday, 7 May 2022 at 9:07pm

Surprised that Ric’s passing has not been noted.
https://www.theguardian.com/music/2022/may/02/ric-parnell-spinal-tap-dru...
His” final scene” @ about 1:20.

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truebluebasher Sunday, 8 May 2022 at 1:25am

Good call Blackers...Life imitates Art...(Rock'n'Roll Heaven is on a roll!)
Might sound odd but as you pointed out Ric's stunt double > Swansong!
With all these Drummers disappearing of late, it's gettin' a bit hard to take!

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truebluebasher Monday, 16 May 2022 at 8:57am

r.i.p Dennis Waterman
Man of the people always put on quite a show!
Lovable rogue can sing a tune, acts as if he don't care and ever jokes about it.

Can't half tell a Joke...

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truebluebasher Thursday, 19 May 2022 at 11:18pm

{r.i.p} Andrew Symonds an all rounder good guy.

Legendary 14th Bronco who crash tackles streakers & loves fishin' first, then playin' for Oz!

Rods out for Roy
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-05-16/andrew-symonds-death-mourned-with...

Last post was honouring his mate Warnie & both were loved the world over.
https://images.7news.com.au/publication/C-6840423/f6719ad5637066f1756c67...
Last phone call was to mate Brian Lara only hours before death.
Odd thing is he was born in Birmingham of West Indian Parentage.
https://www.dnaindia.com/sports/report-andrew-symonds-a-hit-in-the-carib...
England wanted to sign him & was loved equally in West Indies & India.
https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/andrew-symonds-in-county-cricket-and-...
Andrew was equally at home the World over & ever up for a laugh.

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blackers Friday, 20 May 2022 at 3:05pm
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zenagain Friday, 27 May 2022 at 12:10pm

How good was Goodfellas!

RIP

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freeride76 Friday, 27 May 2022 at 12:22pm

Classic movie and he was brilliant in it.

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truebluebasher Friday, 27 May 2022 at 7:04pm

Vale ~ New Wave pioneer Andy Fletcher "Depeche Mode"
Fletch & his band were inducted into R&R Hall of Fame 2020

Andy was hooked on Kraftwerk / Human League / Cure / Siouxsie

Originally Andy played Bass in his first Band...(Keyboard in this revamp)
"No Romance in China" ~ Television Set (Depeche Mode early gig fav -Live Version)

Andy (Fletch) switched to keyboard in 2nd Band ...
"Composition of Sound" ~ Radio News

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"Composition of Sound" ~ Photographic

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Composition of Sound reshaped as a new band called Depeche Mode with Fletch as founding member!
Andy was best remembered for infectious keyboard wizardry in Depeche Mode new wave classic.

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campbell Monday, 30 May 2022 at 8:30am

Vale Dick Brewer,
RIP RB , legendary designer,shaper and all round top bloke, passed away on Kauai yesterday.
Thanks for the stories and the boards mate , you will be missed by many .

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udo Wednesday, 1 Jun 2022 at 10:15am
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seeds Wednesday, 1 Jun 2022 at 9:33pm

See ya old mate. Always gave him a toot and a wave. Legend.
https://www.sunshinecoastnews.com.au/2022/06/01/coast-bids-fond-farewell...

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zenagain Wednesday, 1 Jun 2022 at 10:21pm

Cool Seeds. Sounded like a dude.

RIP

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seeds Wednesday, 1 Jun 2022 at 10:26pm

I loved seeing this bloke. No reason for him but to spread joy. Bloody legend.

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seeds Wednesday, 1 Jun 2022 at 10:40pm

BTW Cheers Zen for taking the time

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Hiccups Wednesday, 1 Jun 2022 at 10:57pm

That is legendary behaviour. There was a waving man in Scamander, Tasmania, for a long while as well. RIP.

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freeride76 Thursday, 2 Jun 2022 at 5:15am

Very sad to hear of the passing of Duttzy in Bali recently.

He'll be very sorely missed in Margarets and all over the country and the World.

RIP Duttz.

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campbell Thursday, 2 Jun 2022 at 9:37am

Vale John Dutton, we are all going to miss you mate, a big hole left in the Margaret River community. Ride on Duttz

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seeds Thursday, 23 Jun 2022 at 8:43pm

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-06-23/gold-coast-businesswoman-bikini-d...
Bringing sexual frustration to boys at the beach since the 50’s

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udo Monday, 27 Jun 2022 at 12:17pm

G o
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R.I.P. Tommy...thanks for that....

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zenagain Monday, 27 Jun 2022 at 2:34pm

Aye, not the Dart.

She's a wee ripper.

Great marketing there, standing the test of time.

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truebluebasher Thursday, 30 Jun 2022 at 10:40pm

Goldie sends thanx seeds...& join in the send off Vic / Goldie AOM Bikini Queen
What's not to like...All Surfers agree!
https://www.pacificlongboarder.com/news/Gold-Coast-bikini-queen-and-busi...

https://www.facebook.com/9NewsGoldCoast/videos/happy-birthday-paula-staf...
https://www.facebook.com/7NEWSsydney/videos/australias-bikini-queen-paul...

Hall of Fame Doco
https://leaders.slq.qld.gov.au/inductees/paula-stafford-oam/

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*Special encore Goldie screening...exclusive locals only link to swellnet crew.
Surf crew thanks Goldie Historian Surf Chick > Karen Neilsen Models a Tribute to our Bikini Queen.
Yes! tbb rates Karen as a treasured historian of Goldie Culture! Loves to share...this is stunning!
Correct! 1972 World Champ Paul & Karen of Brothers Neilsen Surf Empire...
Very Personal Very Beautiful Very Glamorous Very Treasured Very Gold Coast...Enjoy the Show!
https://it-it.facebook.com/karenneilsencollection

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seeds Thursday, 30 Jun 2022 at 11:07pm

Cheers TBB bit of an icon I think!

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truebluebasher Friday, 8 Jul 2022 at 6:31pm

R.I.P James Cann
Rotten Ruthless Rupert of Rathskeller

[ ROLLERBALL ] HOU [6] . . . . 00 : 00

Free screening of Alternate Sport-Fi classic...(Super cool 70's scenes)
https://playerwatchlm03.xyz/movies/play/rollerball-1975?mid=17&sid=&sec=...

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truebluebasher Friday, 8 Jul 2022 at 6:57pm
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R.I.P James Caan
Rotten Ruthless Rupert of Rathskeller
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hwv5UXYORRs

[ ROLLERBALL ] HOU [6] . . . . 00 : 00

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aVUxK1mNups

Free screening of Alternate Sport-Fi classic...(Super cool 70's scenes)
https://playerwatchlm03.xyz/movies/play/rollerball-1975?mid=17&sid=&sec=...

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truebluebasher Friday, 8 Jul 2022 at 7:21pm

Oz sends condolences to people of Japan.
Vale Former PM Shinzo Abe
Most welcomed leader to our shore! No leader of any Nation has involved more in Oz affairs.
Oz thanks Japan & we return respect paid to Australia...we do notice & Salute Japan's former Leader!
July 2014 PM Abe Canberra Addresses Oz Parliament (PM Abbott)
Jan 2017 PM Abe Sydney - Pacific Security (PM Turnbull)
Nov 2018 PM Abe Darwin Wreath Laying (PM Morrison)
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/jul/08/shinzo-abe-japans-former-p...

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thermalben Friday, 8 Jul 2022 at 7:22pm

Terrible news from Japan.

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zenagain Friday, 8 Jul 2022 at 7:51pm

We're in shock here.

I found out this morning and his passing was confirmed not long ago.

RIP.

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Craig Friday, 8 Jul 2022 at 7:58pm

Yeah so sad and from such a safe country.

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Roadkill Friday, 8 Jul 2022 at 8:13pm

Very sad…Abe bought a lot of political stability to Japan for many years. He suffered from Ulcerative Colitis whilst PM..most people with active disease as such struggle with day to day activities and this guy..lead a country for many years. Amazing what he accomplished.

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Craig Tuesday, 12 Jul 2022 at 2:07pm

Vale Barry Bennett, one of the original Brookvale six and a huge part of Australia's surfing and shaping history.

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seeds Saturday, 30 Jul 2022 at 10:58pm

See ya Archie.
Didn’t know a lot of his music but you could recognise his voice whenever you heard it. Saw a doco on his life ages ago and it was touching and enlightening.

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blackers Saturday, 30 Jul 2022 at 11:01pm
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See ya Archie.
Didn’t know a lot of his music but you could recognise his voice whenever you heard it. Saw a doco on his life ages ago and it was touching and enlightening.

Just heard. A sad day.

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truebluebasher Sunday, 31 Jul 2022 at 9:14am

blackers > Archie tribute continues....

{R.I.P} Archie Roach (Deadly Saltwater Songlines) ~ Alien Invasion.

Alternative Downunder Sci-Fi Surf Song...enjoy!

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andy-mac Sunday, 31 Jul 2022 at 8:22pm

RIP Archie.
Charcoal Lane is such a beautiful moving Album. Such a gentle soul who spread knowledge and kindness.

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truebluebasher Monday, 1 Aug 2022 at 8:30am

Star Trek Lt Commander Uhura
{R.I.P} Nichelle Nichols
https://treknews.net/2022/07/31/nichelle-nichols-star-trek-uhura-dies-at...

Tribute [17:40] Star Trek Audition [26:20] Uhura's biggest fan Dr Martin Luther King, Jr

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udo Tuesday, 2 Aug 2022 at 10:08pm

RIP Greg Griffin
Master Shaper ~ 5 Fin Modern Fish ~

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seeds Thursday, 4 Aug 2022 at 8:10pm

Johnny Famechon passed. I must admit I thought he was already gone. Slippery.

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truebluebasher Sunday, 7 Aug 2022 at 9:45pm

{R.I.P} Judith Durham AO The Seekers
Victorian State Funeral for our National Treasure
https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/seekers-singer-judith-durham...

Good write up + some real fine tunes
https://www.smh.com.au/national/a-seeker-who-found-international-fame-20...
Features songs...(I'll never find another you) + (Georgy Girl)
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Some day one day

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Paul McD Monday, 8 Aug 2022 at 12:42am

+1 TBB. She was a real gem.

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truebluebasher Tuesday, 9 Aug 2022 at 11:52pm

{R.I.P} Olivia & yet another State Funeral for another Oz Singer! All so Sad!
Take comfort in knowing this Angel can't ever be taken away as she lives in our hearts forever!
tbb as everyone here was & ever will be spellbound by our dearest Olivia.

Have you never been Mellow (Live)

I honestly Love You...(Live)

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views from the ... Wednesday, 10 Aug 2022 at 8:26pm

Loved that first song TBB.
Thanks.
Broke my hand in to ONJ

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Rabbits68 Wednesday, 10 Aug 2022 at 9:02pm

Nice tributes TBB. Thanks for those.

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truebluebasher Wednesday, 10 Aug 2022 at 10:49pm

views from the + Rabbits68 ...tbb will reward your honest replies in kind!
One of those rare songs that fly under the radar & sounds more relevant each listen.
Of course that's down to Olivia owning the fabulous lyric.
Whats not to like...tbb led with that song knowing it's a real gem...simply too good it is!

Wotz bizarre is the rogues gallery are naturally drawn to this honest lyric & raw song structure!
Almost like some secret scripture to life itself...World awaits a morbid dearth Goth Version.
Many orchestrations / Guitarists / Divas & all sorts cover this song but...

Renowned Oz Pub Rocker takes us for a creepy ride on the darker side!
tbb is rewarding - views from the... + Rabbits68 because you respect the tune as does this artist!
So this is the real deal...a real proper dedication in all honesty & it sounds superb.
Reckon it's his best work & doubt he'd disagree for good reason...this will surprise & please the crew!
2004 Oz style send off... James Reyne's really cool punk tribute to Olivia...can't get a better Salute!

Ok! Super cool! But we're not done yet...here's the back story to this ripper dedication...
tbb begs the crew to listen carefully to the Chorus for the female vocals in James Reyne "Hammerhead"
In fact the secret is outed in the Title...just enjoy!

Yes! That is Olivia singing on James Reyne's Debut LP...who would know?
Now that explains James best ever real honest dedication in return & reason why it sounds so excellent!
Amazing wot we miss...tbb never knew either...news to all of us! Happy to share Olivia's trade secrets.

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blackers Thursday, 11 Aug 2022 at 5:32pm

Nice work tbb.