RIP...

[Crazy Balki]

Since it wasn't mentioned, Joey Jordison, former drummer of Slipknot, apparently died at 46 yesterday.

 

[Irish#1]

Just logged in so this was news to me.

So sad and way too young. My daughter had tickets to see them in NY state last year and unfortunately, that was cancelled. Individually, they are irreplaceable to the band. All the best to Frank and Billy... cultural icons.

Cheers and Go Irish!!

Cultural icons is a great way to put it. Pretty sure I still have my Tres Hombres album.

 

[Irish#1]

Former Astro's pitching great J. R. Richard has passed away. Dude could bring the heat. Held the Astros season record for strikeouts for about 30+ years until Cole broke it in 2019. Career cut short by a stroke in 1980. RIP J.R.

 

[BobbyMac]

Former Astro's pitching great J. R. Richard has passed away. Dude could bring the heat. Held the Astros season record for strikeouts for about 30+ years until Cole broke it in 2019. Career cut short by a stroke in 1980. RIP J.R.

1980 was the last year I collected cards. Stros had a great staff that year Unfortunately it was the only year Ryan and Richards were teammates. Ryan became the first $1 million man in team sports that year.

 

[stpeteirish]

Lived 51 years after having a stroke. Gotta be some kind of record.

 

[Irishize]

1980 was the last year I collected cards. Stros had a great staff that year Unfortunately it was the only year Ryan and Richards were teammates. Ryan became the first $1 million man in team sports that year.

IIRC, Richard started the ASG but wasn’t designated w/ the AS label on his 1981 Topps card. Went to Jim Bibby instead. Anyways, James Rodney Richard was on the fast track to a HOF career before tragedy struck. RIP

 

[IrishLax]

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[Irish2155]

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My grandpa’s favorite coach. Big FSU fan being from Thomasville, GA…Charlie Ward’s hometown. He was talking about Ward way before he stepped foot on FSU’s campus. Used to go to his HS games in all sports.

RIP coach. We won’t hold ND’s ‘93 rob job against you.

 

[Irish#1]

Still remember his classic line when he would be asked about his players every time one got into trouble, “Awe there just good kids”.

RIP coach

 

[Bishop2b5]

Bowden had long dreamed of being the head coach at Bama. In early '87 it looked like a done deal for him to replace the recently departed Ray Perkins. He went to a meeting with the powers that be thinking he was to be offered the job, but instead it was an interview... and he didn't get the job. I've always wondered what would've/could've been.

 

[Rogue219]

First Coach Bowden, then the ACC. Another piece of the 1990s chipped away.

 

[Irishize]

Actress Markie Post passed away on Saturday after a long battle with cancer. She was 70 years of age and best remembered as Christine on “Night Court”. Best female mullet of her time. RIP

 

[Rogue219]

Actress Markie Post passed away on Saturday after a long battle with cancer. She was 70 years of age and best remembered as Christine on “Night Court”. Best female mullet of her time. RIP

What a great show. I was just a kid so you watch what your parents watched, right? My dad loved Night Court. Dan Fielding, Bull and Roz were great characters.

 

[Irish#1]

Actress Markie Post passed away on Saturday after a long battle with cancer. She was 70 years of age and best remembered as Christine on “Night Court”. Best female mullet of her time. RIP

Night Court was a pretty good show and Markie being hot didn't hurt it. RIP Markie.

Her first on-screen credit came by way of appearances in 1970s shows like "CHiPs," "Barnaby Jones," "The Incredible Hulk," "The Lazarus Syndrome," "Buck Rogers in the 25th Century" and "Hart to Hart."

From there, her career in TV kicked into high gear with appearances on more high-profile shows like "The Love Boat," "Cheers," "Fantasy Island" and "The A-Team" in the 1980s before getting her breakout role of bail bondswoman Terri Michaels in the TV series "The Fall Guy." The outlet reports she appeared in 65 episodes of the action drama between 1982 and 1985.

From 1985 to 1992, she appeared as public defender Christine Sullivan for 159 episodes of the comedy "Night Court."

 

[Bishop2b5]

Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts passed away earlier today at the age of 80.

 

[Greenore]

Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts passed away earlier today at the age of 80.

Wow, that is a shocker. Always liked Charlie and Bill Wyman as they seemed so different than Mick, Keith and Ronnie. Much more subdued.

I think Charlie was the oldest of the group but I can't believe that Keith outlived him!

Cheers and Go Irish!!

 

[Sea Turtle]

Wow, that is a shocker. Always liked Charlie and Bill Wyman as they seemed so different than Mick, Keith and Ronnie. Much more subdued.

I think Charlie was the oldest of the group but I can't believe that Keith outlived him!

Cheers and Go Irish!!

Wyman is 83 I believe.

There are only two founding members left. Jones and Watts are dead and Wyman retired.

Ronnie Wood replaced Mick Taylor, who replaced Brian Jones.

The Rolling Stones are basically Kiss and The Beach Boys now.

 

[Irishize]

Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts passed away earlier today at the age of 80.

It’s out of print and I haven’t been able to find it on iTunes but his jazz album is phenomenal. He recorded it with an ensemble in the mid-to-late-90s. Can’t remember name of guy who did vocals but it’s one of the smoothest albums I owned back in the day.

 

[TDHeysus]

Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts passed away earlier today at the age of 80.

I just saw this, dang - Charlie Watts was a great drummer. Hard to find another drummer that played at such massive gigs for as long as he did. He hated playing 'over the top' on 2 and 4 and eventually just stopped doing it. Ringo has outlasted him, but Charlie did more gigs at the highest levels for a lot longer.

....Always liked Charlie and Bill Wyman as they seemed so different than Mick, Keith and Ronnie. Much more subdued.

I think Charlie was the oldest of the group but I can't believe that Keith outlived him.....

He didn't want any fame at all, and avoided any type of publicity or recognition for that matter. He reluctantly accepted recognition from his peers (thru the persistence of his peers). However, make no mistake, dude used to f**k it up back in the day (shockingly, much like Keith did/does).

It’s out of print and I haven’t been able to find it on iTunes but his jazz album is phenomenal. He recorded it with an ensemble in the mid-to-late-90s. Can’t remember name of guy who did vocals but it’s one of the smoothest albums I owned back in the day.

He was a superb jazz drummer, I think that jazz better suited his style. As I said previously he was not a fan of playing that 'over the top on the backbeat (on 2 and 4)' that is so closely associated with rock drumming.

 

[Irish#1]

TBH, I'm surprised any of them are still alive. RIP Charlie.

 

[Greenore]

Wyman is 83 I believe.

There are only two founding members left. Jones and Watts are dead and Wyman retired.

Ronnie Wood replaced Mick Taylor, who replaced Brian Jones.

The Rolling Stones are basically Kiss and The Beach Boys now.

I'm sure I stand corrected. Thanks Sea Turtle. The evolution of guitarists after the death of Brian Jones drowning was pretty amazing. Rory Gallagher was given consideration (but apparently too humble to acknowledge) and I often wonder what might have been.

I understand what you are saying, but I cringed at your comparison of The Rolling Stones to KISS. I would prefer that The Rolling Stones are now, basically, The Who.

Sad that so many of these "cultural icons" (sorry Irish#1) have reached their "best before" date.

Cheers and Go Irish!!

 

[Irish#1]

So many icons and legends from my youth are entering that point in life where it’s sad but not unexpected.

 

[BobbyMac]

One of the Everly Bros died the other day. My mom thought they were dreamy.

 

[Irish#1]

One of the Everly Bros died the other day. My mom thought they were dreamy.

Don, he was 84. My older sister also thought they were dreamy.

 

[Rogue219]

Hopefully Charlie already spent his Ted Lasso money.

Dude loved his threads. Always dressed the part.

 

[Irish#1]

Anyone who follows racing knows of Miller. He wasn't afraid to tell it like it is. Many times butting heads with his bosses at the Indy Star. Also covered the Pacers in the ABA days of the late 60's. RIP Robin.

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indianapolis Motor Speedway announced on Wednesday the death of racing journalist Robin L. Miller. He was 71.

The Southport, Indiana native rose to prominence as an Indianapolis Star sports writer in 1968 and had articles in Autoweek, Car and Driver, Sports Illustrated and RACER.

Known predominantly as a writer and columnist covering the Indianapolis 500 and INDYCAR SERIES racing, Miller became a television personality first with ESPN, then SPEED and most recently NBC. He also had long stints at all of Indianapolis’ TV affiliates over the years.

Miller’s journalism career began at The Star in 1968, and he never retired from writing about auto racing. His stories and columns were featured in Autoweek, Car and Driver, Sports Illustrated and RACER, among other notable publications and websites, and for years he hosted shows on Indianapolis radio stations as he was a master storyteller.

In July, Miller announced he had terminal cancer and leukemia, writing about his diagnosis in an article for RACER.

IMS president Doug Boles commented on Miller’s passing via Twitter, saying in part, “Nobody cared more about telling the stories and creating fans of our sport than Robin Miller. RIP.”

In a statement on Twitter, IMS owner Roger Penske said, “Racing has lost one of its most well-respected journalists and most beloved personalities.”

 

[BobbyMac]

Anyone who follows racing knows of Miller. He wasn't afraid to tell it like it is. Many times butting heads with his bosses at the Indy Star. Also covered the Pacers in the ABA days of the late 60's. RIP Robin.

Butted heads with everyone. Read his stuff in Road & Track / Car & Driver mags, Racer and was on with Dave Despain back in the Speed Channel days.

I think he even put Bobby on blast.

 

[Irish#1]

Butted heads with everyone. Read his stuff in Road & Track / Car & Driver mags, Racer and was on with Dave Despain back in the Speed Channel days.

I think he even put Bobby on blast.

Oh yeah. Mr. Knight did not like Robin Miller.

 

[BobbyMac]

Oh yeah. Mr. Knight did not like Robin Miller.

Nor did the 4 wheeled RMK... AJ.

 

[Irish#1]

Nor did the 4 wheeled RMK... AJ.

Maybe not, but I think he respected him.