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Chris P.

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All The Old Dudes
« on: November 12, 2009, 01:48:05 AM »
Mott The Hoople where back on stage some weeks ago.

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« Reply #1 on: November 12, 2009, 02:42:36 AM »
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sCGLRR-T_eg&feature=related

Apparently, it went well, the only sour note being that Dale "Buffin" Griffin, the drummer, was diagnosed with the beginnings of Alzheimer shortly before the gigs, thus playing only for the encores. Hence the two drummers in the above vid. That is Martin Chambers on the left, on loan from The Pretenders. You can tell by the hesitant way Buffin plays that he is not well.

And someone - preferably not color-blind - should have advised Overend about that ill choice of shirt!  :mrgreen:
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« Reply #2 on: November 12, 2009, 05:12:06 AM »
 I saw Ian on his 2001 Rant tour, He was great and it was a thrill of a life time to see him perform. I am almost sorry I watched the reunion video................................ poor Buffin, my mom  went that way. I can't help but feel very sad this morning.
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« Reply #3 on: November 12, 2009, 05:30:54 AM »
Very cool...and sad at the same time.  Kudos to the dudes for including him.  I'm sure Griffin was thrilled to be there.  It's hard for us to see our R&R idols age, but it's all part of life we have to deal with.  It was neat to see this video.
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« Reply #4 on: November 12, 2009, 05:34:27 AM »
Very sad about Buffin... You never know what's ahead of you...
Great to see Martin Chambers! That's also one of The Great Drummers!
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« Reply #5 on: November 12, 2009, 07:12:14 AM »
I was going to post about this last week.  I read a review of the concert.  Ian looks like he's 70 now.  Buffin was brought up for only a couple songs.  Chambers handled most of the night, according to the review I read.  I was talking about going to one of the shows when tickets first went on sale.  I think I'm glad I passed on it now.  I'll have to watch the links when I get home from work.
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« Reply #6 on: November 12, 2009, 09:13:45 AM »
I just looked up his age, Griffin is only 61. That is harsh.
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« Reply #7 on: November 12, 2009, 09:35:11 AM »
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And someone - preferably not color-blind - should have advised Overend about that ill choice of shirt!

Its in the spirit of Aussie Mark!
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« Reply #8 on: November 12, 2009, 10:38:40 AM »
Hunter is seventy! Born in that fateful year of 39, he was already married and a dad of two kids when he joined Hoople in 69, ten years older than the other guys. I guess his older age kept him grounded as he's obviously taken good care of himself. And never a singer with much of a range, his voice hasn't suffered much.

Yeah, I thought about Buffin's age too - that is early for someone to tell you your dimmer control is being irrevocably turned down. If this is an early stage of Alzheimer, I'm surprised how marked he already looks.
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« Reply #9 on: November 12, 2009, 10:44:10 AM »
Kind of sad they are still mostly remembered for the DAVID BOWIE song where singing was used.


I don't mind as many of my favorites feature singers who "talk sing".

A friend of mine ruined many bands for me including Mott (Zepplin, Neil Young etc. ), by playing them to DEATH.
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« Reply #10 on: November 12, 2009, 11:20:50 AM »
Quote from: uwe on November 12, 2009, 10:38:40 AM
Hunter is seventy! Born in that fateful year of 39, he was already married and a dad of two kids when he joined Hoople in 69, ten years older than the other guys. I guess his older age kept him grounded as he's obviously taken good care of himself. And never a singer with much of a range, his voice hasn't suffered much.

I knew he was 70.  It's just that until now, he didn't look as old as he really was.

As far as the voice goes, a very big LOL!
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« Reply #11 on: November 12, 2009, 02:16:00 PM »
Quote from: Dave W on November 12, 2009, 09:13:45 AM
I just looked up his age, Griffin is only 61. That is harsh.
Early onset Alzhiemers............................. my mom died at 65. I listened to a lot of Mott today, MTH Live  the 30th anv. expanded release being my favorite. Man could Dale and the band rock !
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« Reply #12 on: November 12, 2009, 02:41:24 PM »
I was shocked when Skip Battin died of Alzheimers a few years ago, IIRC he was 69. Makes you wonder why and how.
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« Reply #13 on: November 12, 2009, 03:39:00 PM »
Whoah... "Jinx" Scott... Us being the same age within a couple of weeks... lost my mom at 65 too, back in '92...

Never saw Mott but got lucky and saw Hunter Ronson at the Hammersmith Odeon... I think those shows were released on CD...?

Is that a pink Thunderbird to go with that shirt...?

Ol' Grim Reaper is no respecter of age, Dave...  :sad:

Terry Pratchett has been diagnosed with early onset Alz and is actively putting a big slice of his earnings into research...
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« Reply #14 on: November 12, 2009, 04:07:08 PM »
Sorry about your Mom Kenny, 65 seems so young. In this case I am glad I am adopted.
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