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Post by Dirty Epic on Nov 8, 2021 7:22:05 GMT
RIP Astro.
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Post by Dirty Epic on Nov 8, 2021 7:35:25 GMT
Another musician who's sadly died over this weekend was Andrew Barker from 808 State after a short period illness aged 53.
Having liked the music 808 State have made since almost day one saying I'm gobsmacked at this is an understatement and I'm glad to have at least seen them 3 or so times during the years too.
I get their stuff may not appeal to everyone on here and it certainly shook things up from about '88 on but they did have a profound impact not only on Dance Music and 'Madchester' but also the charts and music generally for a brief period from '89 to '92. A lot of bands and acts from the Dance scene owe 808 State for opening doors for them too and 808 State albeit with a few members gone and some trials and tribulations along the years were still very active musically right up until 2019's 'Transmission Suite' album which I've liked and enjoyed too.
They were doing some live dates up until this October and regardless I'm just glad Andrew's been a part of something which has created some music I like and still enjoy very much.
RIP Andrew, a fitting tribute to you.
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Post by Windy Miller on Nov 8, 2021 11:05:53 GMT
UB40 Vocalist and former member, Astro (Real name Terence Wilson) has passed away, aged 64 after a short illness. Performed with the band since 1979, shortly after they were formed. RIP Astro. Very sad news about Astro He was a key member of UB40, notable for hits like "Rat In Mi Kitchen", and for the 12" EP that came with Signing Off, ""Madam Medusa" RIP Terence ‘Astro’ Wilson
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Post by Windy Miller on Nov 8, 2021 11:07:44 GMT
Another musician who's sadly died over this weekend was Andrew Barker from 808 State after a short period illness aged 53
Sad to hear the news Andrew Baker has passed away He was one of the early acid house pioneers, and probably one of the best RIP Andrew Baker
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Post by D.C. Burtonshaw on Nov 8, 2021 16:05:37 GMT
Remember 808 state well from that '88 to '92 period, RIP Andrew Barker
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Post by Vienna on Nov 14, 2021 19:01:06 GMT
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Post by Gene Hunt on Nov 14, 2021 19:37:48 GMT
Very sad. A great drummer in a great band. R.I.P Graeme.
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Post by Windy Miller on Nov 14, 2021 19:59:05 GMT
Very sad news. Graeme was also an early pioneer in using and/or involved in the development of the Linn drum machine.
RIP Graeme Edge.
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Post by John Steed on Nov 14, 2021 20:19:02 GMT
Sad news R.I.P. Graeme Edge Steed
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Post by Charles Bronson on Nov 14, 2021 23:35:54 GMT
RIP Graeme.
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