RIP thread - Page 137

**imtrying** · May 8th, 2012, 11:28 PM

George Lindsey, who portrayed Gomer Pyle's cousin Goober on "The Andy Griffith Show", it's sequel "Mayberry R.F.D." and "Hee Haw" has passed away. He was 83. In addition to his film and T.V. work, he raised a large amount of money for the Special Olympics. He is survived by a son, a daughter and two grandsons.

**Ace1965** · May 9th, 2012, 05:05 AM

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Originally Posted by imtrying

George Lindsey, who portrayed Gomer Pyle's cousin Goober on "The Andy Griffith Show", it's sequel "Mayberry R.F.D." and "Hee Haw" has passed away. He was 83. In addition to his film and T.V. work, he raised a large amount of money for the Special Olympics. He is survived by a son, a daughter and two grandsons.

George went to college at my alma mater The University of North Alabama, (Florence State Teachers College) back when George was there.

He played quarterback on the football team and still holds some passing records there.

The last several years he has hosted the George Lindsey Film Festival at UNA.

I think my favorite Goober episode from Andy Griffith is when Goober assembles a car in the courthouse.

**themidlander** · May 9th, 2012, 09:10 PM

Vidal Sassoon has died
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-18008302

The man who created so many iconic images of the swinging sixties

**blueballsdc** · May 11th, 2012, 08:41 PM

Carroll Shelby has passed away at the age of 89. He was a one time chicken farmer turned race car driver and champion who became a legend in the American automobile industry. He also made some damn good chili.

http://content.usatoday.com/communit...f-cobra-dies/1

And inspiration for this classic song:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oc6FmZCT0Zc

**keefriff** · May 13th, 2012, 10:48 AM

Pioneering American bass player Donald "Duck" Dunn has passed away. He was 70 years old. Dunn was part of the house band at the legendary recording studio Stax Records. Dunn along with Steve Cropper, Al Jackson and Booker T. Jones were the backing band for some of the early and mid 60's greatest soul recordings. Dunn played behind Otis Redding, Sam and Dave, Wilson Pickett and many others. The band eventually became known as more than the House Band at Stax and recorded themselves as Booker T and the MG's. He later played bass on recordings by Freddie King, Albert King, Muddy Waters and Eric Clapton. He also was featured in the movie The Blues Brothers as one of the members of the band that was on a "mission from God." Dunn was a very influential and innovative player who added a huge bottom to all of the early Stax recording. His sound was unique for the time and he will always be regarded as one of the pioneers of electric bass guitar. RIP Donald Dunn

**exfarmer** · May 13th, 2012, 11:05 AM

Donald was an amazing bass player, I remember seeing him live when he toured with the Blues Brothers band.
One of the best bass players I've ever heard. R.I.P Duck.

**victor meldrew** · May 13th, 2012, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by keefriff

Pioneering American bass player Donald "Duck" Dunn has passed away. He was 70 years old. Dunn was part of the house band at the legendary recording studio Stax Records. Dunn along with Steve Cropper, Al Jackson and Booker T. Jones were the backing band for some of the early and mid 60's greatest soul recordings. Dunn played behind Otis Redding, Sam and Dave, Wilson Pickett and many others. The band eventually became known as more than the House Band at Stax and recorded themselves as Booker T and the MG's. He later played bass on recordings by Freddie King, Albert King, Muddy Waters and Eric Clapton. He also was featured in the movie The Blues Brothers as one of the members of the band that was on a "mission from God." Dunn was a very influential and innovative player who added a huge bottom to all of the early Stax recording. His sound was unique for the time and he will always be regarded as one of the pioneers of electric bass guitar. RIP Donald Dunn

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Originally Posted by exfarmer

Donald was an amazing bass player, I remember seeing him live when he toured with the Blues Brothers band.
One of the best bass players I've ever heard. R.I.P Duck.

Just so sad.

**themidlander** · May 13th, 2012, 01:42 PM

Very sad news for a musician who gave us so many great riffs. Steve Cropper has posted a simple but moving message on his facebook page.

http://www.facebook.com/stevecropper

I'm sure our thoughts go out to all of those working on this tour, but I'm also sure if you gotta go he would have wanted to go with his boots on and still rocking!

**tygrkhat40** · May 13th, 2012, 02:55 PM

The Duck has joined Joliet Jake and Mr. Fabulous in the Great Gig in the Sky.

RIP, Duck Dunn.

**victor meldrew** · May 16th, 2012, 06:34 AM

Lee Richardson British speedway rider tragically killed at a meeting in Poland at the weekend.

God Bless

http://www.coventryobserver.co.uk/20...ash-39633.html

May 8th, 2012, 11:28 PM	#1361
imtrying Vintage Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 1,068 Thanks: 14,832 Thanked 17,244 Times in 1,043 Posts	RIP Goober George Lindsey, who portrayed Gomer Pyle's cousin Goober on "The Andy Griffith Show", it's sequel "Mayberry R.F.D." and "Hee Haw" has passed away. He was 83. In addition to his film and T.V. work, he raised a large amount of money for the Special Olympics. He is survived by a son, a daughter and two grandsons.

May 13th, 2012, 10:48 AM	#1365
keefriff Torn and Frayed Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: The 612 Posts: 7,025 Thanks: 79,643 Thanked 131,747 Times in 5,993 Posts	Pioneering American bass player Donald "Duck" Dunn has passed away. He was 70 years old. Dunn was part of the house band at the legendary recording studio Stax Records. Dunn along with Steve Cropper, Al Jackson and Booker T. Jones were the backing band for some of the early and mid 60's greatest soul recordings. Dunn played behind Otis Redding, Sam and Dave, Wilson Pickett and many others. The band eventually became known as more than the House Band at Stax and recorded themselves as Booker T and the MG's. He later played bass on recordings by Freddie King, Albert King, Muddy Waters and Eric Clapton. He also was featured in the movie The Blues Brothers as one of the members of the band that was on a "mission from God." Dunn was a very influential and innovative player who added a huge bottom to all of the early Stax recording. His sound was unique for the time and he will always be regarded as one of the pioneers of electric bass guitar. RIP Donald Dunn __________________ You Can't Always Get What You Want But If You Follow To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. You Just Might Find You Get What You Need To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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May 13th, 2012, 02:55 PM	#1369
tygrkhat40 Long Suffering Bills Fan Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: The City of Good Neighbors Posts: 9,669 Thanks: 304,243 Thanked 153,135 Times in 9,629 Posts	The Duck has joined Joliet Jake and Mr. Fabulous in the Great Gig in the Sky. RIP, Duck Dunn. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

May 9th, 2012, 09:10 PM	#1363
themidlander Vintage Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: West Midlands Posts: 649 Thanks: 16,089 Thanked 11,018 Times in 644 Posts	Vidal Sassoon has died http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-18008302 The man who created so many iconic images of the swinging sixties

May 11th, 2012, 08:41 PM	#1364
blueballsdc Vintage Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 1,721 Thanks: 112,645 Thanked 21,428 Times in 1,713 Posts	Carroll Shelby has passed away at the age of 89. He was a one time chicken farmer turned race car driver and champion who became a legend in the American automobile industry. He also made some damn good chili. http://content.usatoday.com/communit...f-cobra-dies/1 And inspiration for this classic song: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oc6FmZCT0Zc

May 13th, 2012, 01:42 PM	#1368
themidlander Vintage Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: West Midlands Posts: 649 Thanks: 16,089 Thanked 11,018 Times in 644 Posts	Very sad news for a musician who gave us so many great riffs. Steve Cropper has posted a simple but moving message on his facebook page. http://www.facebook.com/stevecropper I'm sure our thoughts go out to all of those working on this tour, but I'm also sure if you gotta go he would have wanted to go with his boots on and still rocking!

May 16th, 2012, 06:34 AM	#1370
victor meldrew Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: At the bottom of an empty glass Posts: 15,788 Thanks: 532,101 Thanked 180,381 Times in 15,776 Posts	Lee Richardson British speedway rider tragically killed at a meeting in Poland at the weekend. God Bless http://www.coventryobserver.co.uk/20...ash-39633.html