RIP thread - Page 638

**jomama** · April 14th, 2017, 05:46 AM

There will never be another Dan Rooney. He just didn't care about the team but the city of Pittsburgh as well. It says something about you when former players wanted to retire as a Steeler instead of the teams they played for after leaving Pittsburgh.

RIP from Steeler nation

**blueballsdc** · April 15th, 2017, 03:01 AM

Internet and computer pioneer Robert Taylor has passed away:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert...ter_scientist)

He helped to bring us the internet, personal computers, and the mouse which eventually led us to porn websites and learning how to surf the web with one hand in your pants.

**Brecht** · April 15th, 2017, 04:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blueballsdc

Internet and computer pioneer Robert Taylor has passed away:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert...ter_scientist)

He helped to bring us the internet, personal computers, and the mouse which eventually led us to porn websites and learning how to surf the web with one hand in your pants.

The first time I heard of him was at the university where I attended a class about computer history and the early years of cybernetics. We were watching a documentary by German director Lutz Dammbeck called The Net from 2001. Robert Taylor has a guest appearance. He talks about his work on the ARPANET project and the original philosophy behind the internet. You can watch it here from about 8:35.

**Devius** · April 15th, 2017, 05:49 PM

The world's oldest person has died in Italy at the age of 117, reports say.

Emma Morano was born on 29 November 1899 in the Piedmont region of Italy. She was officially the last person born in the 1800s still living.

She had attributed her longevity to her genetics and a diet of three eggs a day, two of them raw.

Ms Morano was the oldest of eight siblings, all of whom she has outlived. She died at her home in the northern city of Verbania.

Her life not only spanned three centuries but also survived an abusive marriage, the loss of her only son and more than 90 Italian governments.

Details:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-39610937

RIP

Sam Spade · April 16th, 2017, 12:45 AM

Clifton James, best known for his portrayal of Sheriff J.W. Pepper in the James Bond films Live And Let Die and The Man With The Golden Gun has died at the age of 96.

**footstep** · April 16th, 2017, 04:29 AM

Uli2345 will be sad. RIP Clifton.

**K_D** · April 16th, 2017, 06:42 AM

Bruce Langhorne
May 11, 1938 - April 14, 2017
American Musician

"The title character of Bob Dylan's song "Mr. Tambourine Man" was inspired by Mr. Langhorne, who used to play a large Turkish frame drum in performances and recordings. The drum, which Langhorne purchased in a music store in Greenwich Village, had small bells attached around its interior, giving it a jingling sound much like a tambourine."
-Wikipedia

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bruce_Langhorne

Bob Dylan - Mr. Tambourine Man (1965):
https://tmblr.co/ZoHQpk2KgeAc9

Bob Dylan - Subterranean Homesick Blues (Stereo) (1965):
https://tmblr.co/ZoHQpk2Kgfek8

Bruce Langhorne: Lead Guitar

**Motorboater** · April 16th, 2017, 10:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by johnbear

New Zealand–Australian comedian writer and satirist died age 68 Natural causes.
http://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/...09-gvhg1r.html

I'd like to pay some respect to John. What a gun! He was so funny! We've definitely lost a great presence in Australian entertainment. He did so much.

Just one of many funny mock interviews he's known for. I think non Australians would even find such interviews on Australian politics, where you wouldn't know the context of the interview, funny as well.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=vnuAh3esdpE

His documentary Sporting Nation was also a terrific viewing. I think it would even hold the interest of non Australians.

**ball7** · April 16th, 2017, 08:19 PM

Guitarist Allan Holdsworth, who worked with Soft Machine, Tony Williams, Jack Bruce and Level 42, has passed away.
He was 70 years old at the time of his passing.

**ruffroundedges** · April 16th, 2017, 08:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ball7

Guitarist Allan Holdsworth, who worked with Soft Machine, Tony Williams, Jack Bruce and Level 42, has passed away.
He was 70 years old at the time of his passing.

That hits deep.
I hope this year is better than last. We have lost so many real musicians in such a short time.

April 15th, 2017, 03:01 AM	#6372
blueballsdc Vintage Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 1,721 Thanks: 112,645 Thanked 21,427 Times in 1,713 Posts	Internet and computer pioneer Robert Taylor has passed away: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert...ter_scientist) He helped to bring us the internet, personal computers, and the mouse which eventually led us to porn websites and learning how to surf the web with one hand in your pants. Last edited by blueballsdc; April 15th, 2017 at 03:46 AM..

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Devius Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: It's a London Thing.... Posts: 23,469 Thanks: 141,997 Thanked 228,178 Times in 23,505 Posts	Emma Morano The world's oldest person has died in Italy at the age of 117, reports say. Emma Morano was born on 29 November 1899 in the Piedmont region of Italy. She was officially the last person born in the 1800s still living. She had attributed her longevity to her genetics and a diet of three eggs a day, two of them raw. Ms Morano was the oldest of eight siblings, all of whom she has outlived. She died at her home in the northern city of Verbania. Her life not only spanned three centuries but also survived an abusive marriage, the loss of her only son and more than 90 Italian governments. Details: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-39610937 RIP __________________ "I've had it with them, I've had it with you, I've had it with ALL THIS - I WANT ROOM SERVICE!* I want the club sandwich, I want the cold Mexican beer, I want a $10,000-a-night hooker!"* Johnny Mnemonic (1995)

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K_D Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Buffalo, New York USA Posts: 8,863 Thanks: 77,158 Thanked 344,347 Times in 9,027 Posts	Bruce Langhorne Bruce Langhorne May 11, 1938 - April 14, 2017 American Musician "The title character of Bob Dylan's song "Mr. Tambourine Man" was inspired by Mr. Langhorne, who used to play a large Turkish frame drum in performances and recordings. The drum, which Langhorne purchased in a music store in Greenwich Village, had small bells attached around its interior, giving it a jingling sound much like a tambourine." -Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bruce_Langhorne *Bob Dylan - Mr. Tambourine Man* (1965): https://tmblr.co/ZoHQpk2KgeAc9 Bob Dylan - Subterranean Homesick Blues (Stereo) (1965):** https://tmblr.co/ZoHQpk2Kgfek8 Bruce Langhorne: Lead Guitar __________________ KD "Ugly ole mojo, where ya been? Up your house, and gone again!" - Ellas McDaniel (Bo Diddley)

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April 14th, 2017, 05:46 AM	#6371
jomama Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Living in Silliness Posts: 29,738 Thanks: 3,492,584 Thanked 344,102 Times in 29,852 Posts	There will never be another Dan Rooney. He just didn't care about the team but the city of Pittsburgh as well. It says something about you when former players wanted to retire as a Steeler instead of the teams they played for after leaving Pittsburgh. RIP from Steeler nation

April 16th, 2017, 04:29 AM	#6376
footstep Lost luggages? Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: France Posts: 7,268 Thanks: 92,097 Thanked 86,764 Times in 7,170 Posts	Uli2345 will be sad. RIP Clifton.

April 16th, 2017, 08:19 PM	#6379
ball7 Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: MIA Posts: 15,690 Thanks: 66,280 Thanked 209,982 Times in 15,730 Posts	Guitarist Allan Holdsworth, who worked with Soft Machine, Tony Williams, Jack Bruce and Level 42, has passed away. He was 70 years old at the time of his passing.