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Big Kahuna
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Joined: Apr 11, 2007
Posts: 1908
From: SoMass
|  Posted: 2010-03-25 9:59 pm Permalink
We've lost Johnny Maestro, lead singer of the Crests & The Brooklyn Bridge. As a die-hard Rockabilly & a Doo-Wop fan, this one hits hard. I had the pleasure of seeing him several times & he was a fantastic performer right up til the end. I'm seriously heartbroken about this one. He played every year at Lead East in NJ & was really dynamic. He never stopped singing & could still hit every note. Off the stage, he was just a wonderful, genuine person who's really going to be missed. Godspeed my friend & thanks for the great tunes. 
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JenTiki
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Joined: Jun 16, 2006
Posts: 1817
From: An island in the bay
| Posted: 2010-03-26 7:50 pm Permalink
Bud Cockrell, original bassist and vocalist for Marin-based band, Pablo Cruise.
He wrote and sang lead vocals on "Place in the Sun" and sang co-lead on "Watcha Gonna Do (When She Says Goodbye)". We dated for a while in 1984, during which time he (and a couple of his original Pablo band mates) were responsible for one of the most perfect days of my life in what was formerly Jerry Garcia's house on the Stinson side of Mt. Tam. We reconnected for a short time about 12 years ago when he was living in San Juan Bautista. He moved back home to Mississippi when his dad got sick, then stayed when his own diabetes started to cause him serious health problems.
Bud died in his sleep on March 6, 2010, at the age of 59. Rest in peace, my friend.
www.budcockrell.com
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Hakalugi
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Joined: Aug 10, 2004
Posts: 2804
From: Redondo Beach, CA
| Posted: 2010-03-26 9:44 pm Permalink
Hula legend Dorothy Thompson passes on.
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Unga Bunga
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Joined: Jun 06, 2003
Posts: 5734
From: CaliTikifornia
| Posted: 2010-03-26 10:49 pm Permalink
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On 2010-03-26 21:44, Hakalugi wrote:
Hula legend Dorothy Thompson passes on.
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Never heard of her.
Thanks for the heads up.
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King Bushwich the 33rd
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Posts: 933
From: Ling Cod Beach, CA 90803
| Posted: 2010-03-30 2:18 pm Permalink
Broadway star and film actress June Havoc
November 8, 1912 - March 29, 2010
St. Louis Dispatch: June Havoc
The younger sister of burlesque queen Gypsy Rose Lee.
She Appeared on vaudeville stages when she was 2 as Baby June and went on to a successful acting career — but saw her accomplishments overshadowed by the fictionalized portrayal of her in the 1959 musical "Gypsy" .
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King Bushwich the 33rd
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From: Ling Cod Beach, CA 90803
| Posted: 2010-04-01 11:01 am Permalink
Guitarist Herb Ellis
August 4, 1921 – March 28, 2010
BBC News: Herb Ellis
Performed with what is regarded as the classic line-up of the Oscar Peterson Trio. Also worked with jazz greats Ella Fitzgerald, Jimmy Dorsey and Louis Armstrong.
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mrtikibar
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Joined: Jul 07, 2002
Posts: 832
From: Neskowin, OR
| Posted: 2010-04-02 5:17 pm Permalink
John Forsythe. My namesake passes at 92.
http://www.nypost.com/p/blogs/movies/john_forsythe_b9F8oMrVJsKh2P7ESAMyML
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Bora Boris
Mr. Unreasonable
Joined: Mar 25, 2005
Posts: 2401
From: Boogie Wonderland
| Posted: 2010-04-02 6:05 pm Permalink
Ugh! That stinks but 92 is nice run, he was really great in Scrooged.
"I don't mind you shooting at me, Frank, but take it easy on the Bacardi!"
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King Bushwich the 33rd
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From: Ling Cod Beach, CA 90803
| Posted: 2010-04-06 2:53 pm Permalink
Al Ross
1917-2010
Founder of Doggie Diners which were probably more beloved in San Francisco and the Bay Area for their giant fiberglass dachshund heads than they were for their food.
Official Doggie Diner page
San Francisco Chronicle: Al Ross
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bamalamalu
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Joined: Mar 20, 2006
Posts: 383 | Posted: 2010-04-08 12:59 pm Permalink
Malcolm McLaren
http://www.nme.com/news/malcolm-mclaren/50578
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King Bushwich the 33rd
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From: Ling Cod Beach, CA 90803
| Posted: 2010-04-11 10:23 pm Permalink
Meinhardt Raabe, the Wizard of Oz's Munchkin coroner
1915-4/9/2010
UK Daily Mail: Meinhardt Raabe
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leleliz
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Joined: Sep 02, 2008
Posts: 1981
From: NorCal
| Posted: 2010-04-11 10:35 pm Permalink
Dixie Cater just passed away...I always wished I could tell off people the way she did on Designing Woman.
And yes..I watched DW!
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beadtiki
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Joined: Aug 24, 2007
Posts: 929
From: Bothell, Washington
| Posted: 2010-04-12 11:25 am Permalink
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On 2010-04-11 22:35, leleliz wrote:
Dixie Cater just passed away...I always wished I could tell off people the way she did on Designing Woman.
And yes..I watched DW!
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True Southerners know how to make an insult sound like a compliment...bless her heart! I watched it too - hey, we all have shows we hate to admit watching! Like Doctor Who!
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Tiki Joe's Pop
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Joined: Jun 01, 2006
Posts: 512
From: Seattle
| Posted: 2010-04-13 09:48 am Permalink
Supergrass 1993-2010
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WXL_Xb0zT5g
Catch the moais at the end...
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Mr. NoNaMe
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Joined: May 10, 2006
Posts: 1866 | Posted: 2010-04-17 09:58 am Permalink
RIP Peter.
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