Celebrity death thread

[hefdaddy42]

Oh wow.  RIP

I have a good friend who will be absolutely devastated over this one.

[TAC]

RIP Dickey Betts, from the Allman Brothers Band

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/dickey-betts-allman-brothers-band-dead-727523/

Oh wow, that's big news.

[Zook]

Same here, I remember it being such a thing but not fully understanding at that time.

I was in 5th grade when the trial was happening, and the day they reached a verdict I was in the cafeteria. They had the trial playing on the TV. Why they had a murder trial playing in an elementary school I don't know. Anyway, when they said not guilty, the entire cafeteria cheered. Thinking about it now, did they even know why they were celebrating? Were all those kids fans of OJ? 8-10 year olds celebrating the verdict of a retired 80's football player? I didn't think this at the time, but I was rather annoyed and indifferent because I didn't care.

I think even at 10 years old, I knew it was ridiculous that they actually convinced a jury that because the glove didn't fit, he couldn't have still used it, and that he was very clearly guilty.

[Jamesman42]

In your elementary school? wtf

I only ever saw images of the trial as I was going outside to play with the other kids, but it was on constantly at any house I went to. Never knew much more than that until years later.

[King Postwhore]

I was in my 1st year of marriage when the verdict came down.

[Harmony]

I was in 5th grade when the trial was happening, and the day they reached a verdict I was in the cafeteria. They had the trial playing on the TV. Why they had a murder trial playing in an elementary school I don't know. Anyway, when they said not guilty, the entire cafeteria cheered. Thinking about it now, did they even know why they were celebrating? Were all those kids fans of OJ? 8-10 year olds celebrating the verdict of a retired 80's football player? I didn't think this at the time, but I was rather annoyed and indifferent because I didn't care.

I think even at 10 years old, I knew it was ridiculous that they actually convinced a jury that because the glove didn't fit, he couldn't have still used it, and that he was very clearly guilty.

Were you in California?  Predominantly African American school?

I've been hearing some discussion on the cheering that went on and a good portion of it was from black folk who were a) still pissed off about Rodney King  b) just happy to see a brother get another brother off (Cochran) and c) were tired of the judicial system seemingly come down more harshly on black men than white men.  I'm sure some felt he was truly innocent but in retrospect it may have been less to do with OJ himself.

[lonestar]

b) just happy to see a brother get another brother off

Nowadays we can see that with just a few clicks on the internet...

[King Postwhore]

 

[Grappler]

Were you in California?  Predominantly African American school?

I've been hearing some discussion on the cheering that went on and a good portion of it was from black folk who were a) still pissed off about Rodney King  b) just happy to see a brother get another brother off (Cochran) and c) were tired of the judicial system seemingly come down more harshly on black men than white men.  I'm sure some felt he was truly innocent but in retrospect it may have been less to do with OJ himself.

I was in high school, and similar to Zook, the verdict came down while I was in lunch hour in the cafeteria.  I watched on TV and there were cheers from the blacks, and those who were white and friends with all of the black kids in school, and also some jeers from the white kids.  In fact, I recall the one white rapper kid said something about Rodney King. 

A few of the jurors were interviewed in that 30 for 30 about OJ's trial and they fully admitted that the OJ verdict was complete retribution against the city of Los Angeles for what happened to Rodney King.

[coz]

Nowadays we can see that with just a few clicks on the internet...

Not my ideal mental image.  Thanks man!

[pg1067]

I've been hearing some discussion on the cheering that went on and a good portion of it was from black folk who were a) still pissed off about Rodney King  b) just happy to see a brother get another brother off (Cochran) and c) were tired of the judicial system seemingly come down more harshly on black men than white men.  I'm sure some felt he was truly innocent but in retrospect it may have been less to do with OJ himself.

These are all super valid points.  If the OJ trial happened 5 years earlier or 5-10 years later, he may well have been convicted.

[Zook]

Were you in California?  Predominantly African American school?

I've been hearing some discussion on the cheering that went on and a good portion of it was from black folk who were a) still pissed off about Rodney King  b) just happy to see a brother get another brother off (Cochran) and c) were tired of the judicial system seemingly come down more harshly on black men than white men.  I'm sure some felt he was truly innocent but in retrospect it may have been less to do with OJ himself.

Nope, Florida. This was so long ago that my memory can't be totally reliable anymore, but it sure did seem like the whole damn cafeteria cheered.

[Stadler]

I was in my 1st year of marriage when the verdict came down.

And what did she say? 

It only took about two weeks for the first verdict to come down in MY first marriage. 

Oh, wait... you're talking about something else......

[TAC]

I was in my 1st year of marriage when the verdict came down.

I was in my last year of marriage. 

[crystalstars17]

Assuming this is the correct place to post this... (Mods, please move if it's not),

Mike Pinder of the Moody Blues has passed away. RIP one of the greatest songwriters and keyboard wizards of all time.

The Moody Blues are my dad's favorite band, so I grew up listening to them with him. Their music was an important part of my childhood. I believe this early exposure set the stage for my future love of other bands, DT especially.

[Zydar]

Oh no, that's sad news. I'm a fan of the band since a few years back. He's the third now (well, fourth with Denny Laine) from the band who has passed. Ray Thomas and Graeme Edge are the others.

I'll be spinning some MB tonight.

[BlackInk]

I recognize that this may not be a celebrity to many other people here than myself, but I feel like Daniel Dennett deserves at least a mention. An actual giant of modern philosophy. There aren't too many of those around these days, and now there's one less. I've had my issues with his theory of compatibalist free will, but for anyone in this field there is no denying the impact and influence of his work.

[crystalstars17]

Oh no, that's sad news. I'm a fan of the band since a few years back. He's the third now (well, fourth with Denny Laine) from the band who has passed. Ray Thomas and Graeme Edge are the others.

I'll be spinning some MB tonight.

I used to go and see them as a kid with my parents. The last show I saw was the 50th anniversary, which I believe was the last tour with Graeme Edge. I never got to see Mike Pinder because sadly he left the band before my time. 😞

It all just made me think about the fact that we need to hold dear the moments with our bands, and not take anything for granted.

[TheHoveringSojourn808]

damn RIP. I love the moody blues

[Stadler]

I used to go and see them as a kid with my parents. The last show I saw was the 50th anniversary, which I believe was the last tour with Graeme Edge. I never got to see Mike Pinder because sadly he left the band before my time. 😞

It all just made me think about the fact that we need to hold dear the moments with our bands, and not take anything for granted.

That's a very real sentiment.  I am not one of those that takes the artists I like into my life too much; I read posts about people being "devastated" by [so-and-so's] death, and I can't admit to having any of those feelings, but I do know that certain deaths - Chris Squire for one, John Wetton for two - have changed how I listen to certain pieces.   Going For The One has always been my favorite album of all time, but listening to "Turn Of The Century", which to me was fundamentally about the way love between people transcends life, and "Awaken", which to me has always been about a more cosmic interpretation of love - using song as a metaphor - resonates far beyond the mortal world has really taken on new meaning for me after realizing that Chris wasn't with us physically, but perhaps is still with us existentially (and I've since applied that to my parents, who I lost going on two years ago now).

 

[ReaperKK]

It all just made me think about the fact that we need to hold dear the moments with our bands, and not take anything for granted.

A few years back I decided that I would go to as many shows as I can for bands that I'm a fan of. You never know when it'll be the last go around.

[Stadler]

A few years back I decided that I would go to as many shows as I can for bands that I'm a fan of. You never know when it'll be the last go around.

I'm in the same boat.

[lonestar]

That was my primary lesson from the pandemic... Appreciate and hit all shows possible, cause one day they may dissappear again...

[TheHoveringSojourn808]

That was my primary lesson from the pandemic... Appreciate and hit all shows possible, cause one day they may dissappear again...

agreed with this and the previous several posts. never take it for granted

[lonestar]

A defining moment for me was Nemophila's first show post pandemic... when they got to their encore, the emotional ballad Life, and the singer Mayu got to the line "I want to etch this moment into my heart" she absolutely lost her shit, barely managing to get it back together for the final big notes. Of course the whole fanbase watching the livestream were a collective, emotional mess, and that showed me that the artists need the shows as much as, if not more, than we do. It's my duty as a fan to be at every show possible, and to be upfront giving 110%, cause that's usually what they're giving me.

[TAC]

You don't have any duties.

[lonestar]

You don't have any duties.

Yes I do...I AM RESPONSIBLE GODDAMMIT!!!

[TheHoveringSojourn808]

A defining moment for me was Nemophila's first show post pandemic... when they got to their encore, the emotional ballad Life, and the singer Mayu got to the line "I want to etch this moment into my heart" she absolutely lost her shit, barely managing to get it back together for the final big notes. Of course the whole fanbase watching the livestream were a collective, emotional mess, and that showed me that the artists need the shows as much as, if not more, than we do. It's my duty as a fan to be at every show possible, and to be upfront giving 110%, cause that's usually what they're giving me.

Great post, I have a similar story of seeing The Oh Sees at Red Rocks shortly after shows started up there again in Spring 2021. It definitely changes your perspective to see it all go away for a while.

BTW, corngratulations on 30,000 posts, welcome to the forums!

[T-ski]

Richard Tandy, keyboardist for ELO has passed at the age of 76....

https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/celebrities/2024/05/01/richard-tandy-dead-electric-light-orchestra-keyboardist/73533510007/

[Orbert]

Damn.  He was the best part of that band.

[T-ski]

Legendary guitarist Duane Eddy passes at age 86....

https://www.npr.org/2024/05/01/1248565614/duane-eddy-rock-guitarist-obituary

[Metro]

RIP Bernard Hill. The Captain from Titanic, and King Théoden from the Lord of the Rings movies.
https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-68962192

[ReaperKK]

RIP. I legit didn't know he played the captain and Theoden.

[Zydar]

RIP Théoden. The beacons are lit...

[MirrorMask]

Long live King Theoden.